5-Day Chimpanzee Trekking &Queen Elizabeth National Park

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

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Begin your adventure with a morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala and drive west through scenic countryside and tea plantations. Stop in Fort Portal for lunch, then continue to Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species and the highest concentration of chimpanzees in East Africa. Arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy dinner surrounded by lush forest. Rest up for your first trekking experience the next day.

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 Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk

After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. Head into the forest with expert guides to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After lunch, take a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birds, monkeys, and community tourism. Later in the afternoon, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving at your lodge by evening. Enjoy dinner and prepare for a thrilling game drive the next day.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Begin your day early with a lion tracking experience in the Kasenyi plains, where researchers help locate and monitor lions using radio collars. You’ll also spot elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Return for a late breakfast and relax until lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning game drive/ lion tracking experience and afternoon boat cruise

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before heading out for a game drive in the Mweya or Ishasha sectors (depending on location), known for tree-climbing lions, herds of elephants, and scenic savannah views. Capture stunning photographs and spot more wildlife in this biodiverse park. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by optional relaxation or a cultural visit to nearby communities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s rolling hills, crater lakes, and farmlands along the way. Stop for lunch en route and, if time permits, pause at the Uganda Equator for souvenir shopping and a photo opportunity. Arrive in the evening and drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

Main Destination:

Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)

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.