5 Day Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha Safari
Explore Queen Elizabeth's savannah, then spend 2 nights in Ishasha with time to search for tree-climbing lions and follow wildlife across the southern plains.
Plan This Safari5 Days / 4 Nights / Central Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha / Private Safari
Queen Elizabeth's savannah and 2 nights in Ishasha
Begin with game viewing in the central park area, then move south for an Ishasha afternoon, a full safari day and a final early drive.
Queen Elizabeth
Travel to the park and explore the savannah on morning and afternoon drives.
Travel to Ishasha
Morning game viewing, transfer south and an afternoon wildlife drive.
Full Ishasha Day
Search different areas for lions and other wildlife, with a packed lunch.
Final Drive and Return
A short early drive before returning to Kampala or Entebbe.
Queen Elizabeth game viewing and Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Spend 5 days exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park on a private wildlife safari. Begin with 2 nights in the central park area, then continue to Ishasha, the park's quieter southern sector, for another 2 nights.
Game drives search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and predators across the savannah. Your guide selects tracks according to animal movements, with time to stop and watch behaviour rather than rush between sightings.
In Ishasha, check the large trees and surrounding grassland for lions. A full day between your arrival and departure allows a wider search, alongside looking for topi, elephants and other wildlife. Explore our Uganda safari packages for more routes and trip lengths.
Safari Highlights
Explore central Queen Elizabeth on morning and afternoon game drives.
Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions and leopards.
Travel through the changing landscapes into southern Queen Elizabeth.
Spend 2 nights in Ishasha, with time for several wildlife outings.
Search the trees and plains for Ishasha's tree-climbing lions.
Dedicate a full day to Ishasha, carrying a packed lunch for the outing.
Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha safari day by day
2 nights at Mweya Safari Lodge or Buffalo Safari Lodge, followed by 2 nights at Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Embogo Lodges.
Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, meet your BLS Safaris driver guide and travel southwest towards Queen Elizabeth National Park . Stop for lunch along the route before continuing into the Albertine Rift Valley.
Check into your selected lodge. If enough daylight remains, head out for an afternoon game drive in the surrounding savannah. Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs and predators such as lions and leopards.
Return to the lodge for dinner. If the journey runs late, settle in on arrival and begin game viewing the following morning.
Morning and Afternoon Queen Elizabeth Game Drives
Have an early breakfast and set out for a morning game drive . Explore the park's savannah tracks, watching grazing herds and checking woodland edges for elephants and predators.
Your guide will follow wildlife activity, stopping to watch animals feeding, resting or moving across the plains. Return to your lodge for lunch and a rest during the middle of the day.
Head out again in the afternoon, exploring different tracks or returning to a promising area. Continue game viewing before returning to the lodge for dinner and your second night.
Queen Elizabeth Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha
After an early breakfast, take another morning game drive in the central park area. Search for wildlife you have not yet encountered and revisit places with promising activity.
Return to your lodge, check out and begin the journey south towards Ishasha. Have lunch along the route before continuing to your selected accommodation.
After checking in, head out for an afternoon game drive. Search the large trees for resting lions while scanning the surrounding grassland. Look for elephants, buffaloes, topi and other wildlife as you explore the sector.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your first Ishasha night.
Full-Day Ishasha Safari and Tree-Climbing Lion Search
After breakfast, leave the lodge with a packed lunch for a full day exploring Ishasha. Follow tracks through open plains, woodland and riverine habitats, allowing time to search different areas.
Check the large fig trees and surrounding vegetation for lions. They sometimes rest on broad branches, but also lie on the ground or remain hidden in cover. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Watch for elephants, buffaloes, topi and other wildlife between your lion searches. Pause for lunch at a suitable designated stop before continuing through the afternoon.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your final Ishasha night.
Early Ishasha Game Drive and Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Have an early breakfast and take a short final game drive in Ishasha. Search promising trees and tracks for lions and other wildlife before leaving the park.
Begin the long return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, with lunch and comfort stops along the route. Your guide will drop you at your agreed hotel or residence.
Airport drop-off is available when your flight schedule allows enough time for the drive and check-in. The safari ends on arrival.
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle for the scheduled journey.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver guide.
- Pickup and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe.
- 2 nights at the selected central park accommodation.
- 2 nights at the selected Ishasha accommodation.
- Meals as indicated in the daily itinerary.
- Packed lunch for the full Ishasha safari day.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park entry fees for the scheduled activities.
- Game drives in the central park area and Ishasha as outlined.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Applicable government taxes and service charges.
What's Not Included
- International flights.
- Uganda visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal drinks, laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
- Alcoholic and premium beverages.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
- Optional activities outside the confirmed itinerary.
- Services and expenses not specifically included in the confirmed quotation.
Explore the savannah. Search Ishasha. Stay longer with the wildlife.
Share your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred lodges with BLS Safaris. We will arrange your 5 day wildlife safari, including private transfers, game drives and 2 nights in Ishasha.