3-Day Queen Elizabeth Classic Safari & Chimpanzees

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pickup & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Your Ibyiza Safaris guide will meet you at Entebbe International Airport or your Entebbe hotel before beginning the long but rewarding journey southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Along the way, make a stop at Lukaya Road Market for its famous roast meats, including succulent chicken, goat meat, and sweet roasted plantains known as "Gonja."

Continue south and pause at the famous Equator crossing near Masaka for photos, a quick science demonstration and some souvenir shopping.

Continue through Uganda's lush heartland, the landscape gradually opening into the vast crater lake country of western Uganda as you approach Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive at your lodge by evening, just in time for dinner and a restful night as the sounds of the African bush close in around you.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages

• Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning Game Drive & After Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel

Begin the day with a thrilling game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, a hotspot for lion sightings and dramatic predator-prey interactions. Keep your eyes open for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and the elusive leopard moving through the open grasslands. Return to the lodge for a relaxed lunch and some well-earned downtime.

In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa's finest wildlife-viewing waterways. Drift past large herds of hippos wallowing in the shallows, Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants and buffaloes coming down to drink, and a spectacular diversity of birdlife. Return to the lodge as the sun sets over the channel for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kasenyi Plains (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages

• Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu & Return Journey

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking experience.
Your adventure begins with a briefing on the dos and don'ts of chimpanzee trekking before heading into the forest accompanied by expert rangers. Track our closest relatives as they swing through the canopy, call out across the trees and go about their fascinating daily lives in their natural habitat. Along the way, encounter other primates, rare birds and unique plant life that make Kalinzu a world apart.

After the trek, enjoy a well-deserved lunch before beginning the scenic journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening with wild memories and just enough of a taste of Queen Elizabeth to make you want to come back for more.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.