Game drives is one of the signature ways to experience Queen Elizabeth National Park — we build realistic day plans around season, drive times, and permit rules so the activity fits your wider Uganda safari.
Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha are the headline drive circuits — morning sessions often deliver predators on the savannah.
Morning drives usually offer the best predator activity and softer light for photography; afternoon drives can be excellent near water and wallows. Your guide tracks recent sightings and adjusts routes across savannah, woodland, and riverine zones.
Typical timing: Typical game drives run 3–4 hours; many itineraries include both a sunrise and a late-afternoon drive.
Highlights
- Lions, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and Rothschild’s giraffe on open plains
- Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions (separate drive)
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