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Queen Elizabeth Circuit Self-Drive

Duration: 5 days  |  Difficulty: Easy–Moderate  |  Highlights: Big Five, tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, chimpanzee trekking

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited park and one of Africa’s most diverse. This circuit covers the Kasenyi plains, Ishasha sector (home to tree-climbing lions), and the famous Kazinga Channel connecting Lakes George and Edward.

Itinerary Overview

• Day 1: Kampala to Mbarara (3 hrs) — overnight
• Day 2: Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth NP — afternoon game drive
• Day 3: Morning game drive + Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Day 4: Ishasha sector — tree-climbing lions
• Day 5: Return to Kampala via Mbarara

Recommended Vehicle

Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — suitable for the well-maintained park tracks.