4-Day Chimpanze Treking & Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

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

Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by your professional driver-guide about the 4-day safari before departing for Kibale National Park in western Uganda. The scenic drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, passing through rural villages, rolling hills, tea plantations, and lush countryside landscapes.
You will stop for lunch in Fort Portal town, located at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, before continuing to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge Kibale Forest Camp and take time to freshen up.

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 (Camping)

• just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to queen elizabeth national park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by park rangers. Kibale is widely known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and baboons. Head to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by park rangers. Embark on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure in the rainforest. The trek typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzee groups. Once the chimpanzees are located, spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat, capturing photos, and learning about their behavior
Along the way, you will also spot other primates like red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. After drive through the Rwenzori foothills and crater lakes region to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, check in at Pumba Safari Lodge.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive & kazinga channel boat cruise

Wake up early (around 6:00 AM) for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, the most popular wildlife viewing area in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will depart with your professional driver-guide in a safari vehicle. The Kasenyi area is known for its large herds of Uganda kobs, which attract predators such as lions. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, and warthogs. After lunch and rest at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. The cruise offers close views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. Unlike game drives, the boat cruise allows you to approach wildlife from a safe water level, providing excellent photo opportunities and a different perspective of the park’s ecosystem. The boat is guided by experienced crew who share information about wildlife. Return to Pumba Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha sector & return to kampala

After an early breakfast at the lodge (around 6:30–7:00 am), you will check out and depart for the Ishasha Sector, located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ishasha is world-renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior observed in only a few places in Africa. Unlike typical lions that rest on the ground, these lions are often seen lounging high up in large fig and acacia trees, especially during the hotter hours of the day.
Your experienced driver-guide will slowly navigate through the fig tree corridors and open savannah plains in search of:
• Tree-climbing lions
• Large herds of elephants
• Topis (commonly seen in Ishasha)
• Buffaloes
• Uganda kobs
• Other antelope species. After the drive, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Continue via the Uganda Equator crossing at Kayabwe Equator Crossing for photos and souvenirs before arriving in the evening, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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