We offer Cheap Self-Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Renting a car to Queen Elizabeth Game Park from us starts at $45 per day. Embark on an exciting self-drive safari from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth Game Park at very affordable rates.
Book your Self-Drive to Queen Elizabeth
A self drive trip to Queen Elizabeth National Game park allows you to explore this wonderful protected game reserve on your own. This National park is located about 400Kms South West of Kampala. A self drive car rental here will necessitate a 4×4 rental. However, since the most section of the road is paved, you may not need extra strength if your budget doesn’t allow it.
About The Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most iconic protected areas. The game park offers a rich tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage. The place is thick with savannah plains, forests, wetlands, and volcanic features. Queen Elizabeth park harbor an abundance of wildlife and provide a stunning backdrop for unforgettable Self-drive safari experiences. Visitors here will see the giant Elephants, leopards, hippos, buffalos, the kobs, crocodiles and Lions including the very rare tree climbing species.
Stop Overs on your Way
Time permitting, there are several stop overs you might need to take on your self drive safari to Queen Elizabeth. The most recommended stop overs include:
- A coffee break at Jalia City a popular travel café near the equator.
- A Photo moment at the equator.
- A short visit to Lake Mburo National Park.
- A stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre museum.
- A Lunch break at Agip Motel Mbarara
Is Queen Elizabeth National Park worth visiting?
Absolutely yes! A self-drive safari to Queen Elizabeth will usher you into some amazing wildlife adventure. This park is famed for attractions such as lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes.
On your Self-drive tour here, you will also have the chance to have a game drive across the park’s vast plains. This is a great way to encounter these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
If you love some water adventure, a boat safaris along the Kazinga Channel will give you an opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species up close.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is host to the famous Ishasha sector. Here, visitors can spot the very rare tree-climbing lions, offers a fascinating safari experience unlike any other.
Cheap Self-Drive to Queen Elizabeth Car Rental Options
A self-drive to Queen Elizabeth typically requires any 4WD rental. At Uganda Car hire we have the following car rental options for your self-drive adventure to the home of tree climbing lions.
- The Toyota Rav4 – Seats 5 persons at $50 per day.
- Prado Tx/Tz – seats 5 persons at $65 per day.
- Landcruiser v8 – seats 7 people at $95 per day.
Best Time to Go on Self Drive Safari to Queen Elizabeth.
The road from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National park is all paved. You are safe to go on self drive safari to Queen Elizabeth all year long. The chances of spotting the animals in the park are guaranteed whenever you choose to visit. Be that as it may, many tourists prefer to visit in the dry season. I Uganda the dry season starts June to August and the second from December to February.
What If I want Car With a Driver to Queen?
While many people choose to self drive to Queen Elizabeth, a good number of tourists prefer to keep it safe. The opt to rent a car with a driver to Queen Elizabeth. At Uganda Car Hire, we offer our clients with car rental with a driver to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Some of the reasons many tourists desist from self drive and hire a car with a driver include:
- No Liability in case of accident or damage
- Enjoy a safe travel with a local driver who knows the driving culture here
- Have a driver guide who may act as a translator when you need it
- Concentrate on the adventure while someone handles the navigation.
- For Solo travelers, have a travel companion on your holiday.
What to Carry on your Self Drive to Queen
Preparing the right things to pack with you is the start to having a great holiday. Here we help you with what you need to carry on your self drive Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
- Your driver’s original license and ID.
- Snacks and Plenty of drinking water.
- Appropriate clothing for both HOT and very cold weather.
- A pair of Boots
- A good phone with nice camera.
- Binoculars if you are a birder.
- First aid kit.
- GPS Maps.
- Insect repellants especially mosquito repellents.
- Your Emergency Contact Information. A detailed guide is available here Key Contacts You Need While on Safari in Uganda
Where To Stay on your Self Drive To Queen
There are several hotels and tourist lodges you can select from while on a self drive safari to queen Elizabeth. The key factor to what you choose might be your budget. Look for a facility that suits your planned expenditure. Some of the common accommodation options in Queen Elizabeth National Park include:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Hotel Margherita
- Simba Safari Camp.
- Park View Safari Lodge.
- King Fisher Lodge
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Among very many others. Its always a good practice to book your accommodation before you travel. Availability can sometimes be limited especially in the peak season.
Armed Attack on Tourists in Queen National Park.
Many tourists visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park always wonder if they are really safe. This stems from an isolated incidence in 2023 where two tourists were ambushed and killed by ISIS assisted attackers. Its important to know that this was an isolated occurrence and you are very safe going on a self drive safari to Queen Elizabeth.
In the aftermath of the 2023 incidence, the government of Uganda responded by erecting security post where the attacks were. Government has since deployed more tourism police, army and game rangers to avert any potential attacks on tourists in the park. Drive in confidence, you are very safe.
To book your Cheap Self-Drive to Queen Elizabeth, simply contact us with your travel details. We are reachable on call or WhatsApp on +256702525877. You may also email as at ask@ugandacarhire.club.
