4-Day Classic Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast in Kampala or Entebbe, your adventure begins with a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside—rolling hills, tea plantations, and roadside villages—on your way to Kibale Forest National Park. The park is a renowned destination hosting the largest chimpanzee population in the whole world, The forest also enjoys other primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae).

We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, nestled on the edge of the forest. In the afternoon, we visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-led conservation project rich in birdlife, primates, and cultural experiences.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale River Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tracking Chimpanzees

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the do's and don’t's during chimp trekking. With experienced guides, track and observe these intelligent primates up close, watching their playful interactions and social behaviors.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before driving south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a relaxed evening at your lodge overlooking the savannah.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge surrounded by sights and sounds of African bush.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale River Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Begin your day with a delicious cup of coffee/tea before setting out at dawn for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime wildlife viewing area. Spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and more as the savannah comes alive with activity. After the drive, we return to the lodge for late breakfast and also lunch later on.

Later during the afternoon, you will take pleasure in cruising on a 2 hours boat safari along Kazinga channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward, while on the boat you will see a good number of animals like Hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, warthogs, elephants, kobs among others and also a collection of birds like the malachite kingfishers, pink backed pelicans, on the banks and in trees. After the boat ride, you can do another game drive now to the crater lakes.

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:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will check-out and drive back to Kampala. You will stop at the Equator for Lunch and chance to take some breathtaking pictures and also be in position to buy some souvenirs, proceed to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at the Entebbe International Airport in the evening.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.