4-Day Chimpanzee Trek & Wildlife Safari

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

Kampala - Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, your professional driver-guide will brief you on the safari before you depart 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. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal, located at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, before continuing to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your camp and take some 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)

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by park rangers. Known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and baboons. Embark on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure through the rainforest, which typically lasts between 2-4 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzee groups. Once the chimpanzees are located, spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat, taking photos, and learning about their behavior. Along the way, you may also spot other primates, such as red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to rest before driving through the Rwenzori foothills and crater lake region to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your 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)

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early, around 6:00 a.m., for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, the most popular wildlife-viewing area in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set out with your professional driver-guide in a safari vehicle to explore the plains, known for their large herds of Uganda kobs, which attract predators such as lions. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, and warthogs.

After lunch and some time to 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 observe wildlife from the water, providing excellent photo opportunities and a different perspective on the park’s ecosystem. An experienced crew will guide the cruise and share information about the wildlife along the way. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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)

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kampala

After an early breakfast at the lodge, around 6:30–7:00 a.m., check out and depart for the Ishasha Sector 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 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, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and other antelope species. After the game drive, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch in Mbarara. Continue via the Uganda Equator crossing at Kayabwe, where you can take photos and shop for 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.