4 Days Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park

4 Days Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park comprises primate safaris in Kibale National Park and wildlife in Queen. It starts and ends in Kampala and it includes 4 days and 1nights visiting Kibale National Park and 2 nights in Queen.

Highlights of the 4 Days Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Bigodi swamp
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Morning game drive and boat cruise
Day 4: Departure

Detailed Itinerary.

Day 1: Transfer to KIBALE NATIONAL PARK and Bigodi swamp ;

Depending on you arrival time at Entebbe international airport on the first day of the safari, you will be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest via mubende – Fort-portal overlooking the great views, farm lands where you will get a chance to see the terraced tea estates and community villages; you will have lunch en-route in Fort portal then proceed for nature tour. When you arrive at the park, continue and go for a visit to the beautiful crater lakes area and go for 2 2-hour nature walk in Bigodi swamp as you experience different birds and primates, then later continue to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Chimpundu lodge/Primates lodge/Ndali Lodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest lodge, Turraco tree lodge (Mid-range), Kibale Forest camp/ isunga lodge (Budget

Day 2; chimpanzee trekking to Kibale forest national park & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After breakfast in the early morning, you will meet with the driver guide, who will transfer you to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, at around 8:00 am, you will start chimpanzee trekking through this rainforest as you will be guided by the park rangers in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. You will be allowed to spend an hour with the primates in their natural habitat, which give an opportunity to observe their behaviors, habits, take pictures, and record the great moments.

It is always a thrilling and unforgettable experience meeting chimpanzees face to face and watching them engage in their daily activities that include playing, jumping, feeding etc. Also, other animals can be spotted such as the grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s, baboons, monkeys, and also different birds.’ Later return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay

After trekking, have lunch then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking 2-3 hour drive with en route stopovers at the Equator. Check in your booked lodge for relaxation and overnight stay. Accommodation Options: Mweya safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge lodge, Elephant plains lodge (Luxury, Elephant Hablodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Park view safari lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Bush Lodge, Pumba cottages (Budget) .

Day 4; Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise

Early served breakfast to start your morning game drive so early, so this will require you to be up very early, with this you will be able to see very many animals along the Kasenyi track, you will also be able to view different animals such as elephants, antelopes, water bucks, buffaloes, lions, kobs among others.

After the game drive, head back to the lodge, have lunch and prepare for the afternoon boat cruise

You will have a great time cruising along the Kazinga channel and getting a chance to view Aquatic birds such as the saddle-billed stork, pink-backed pelicans, the malachite kingfishers and animals such as crocodiles, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, feeding along the channel that will take 2-3 hours. Later in the evening, head back to the Lodge, have dinner, and spend the night.

Accommodation options: Mweya safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge lodge, Elephant plains lodge (Luxury, Elephant Hablodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Park view safari lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Bush Lodge, Pumba cottages (Budget)

DAY 4: Return back to Kampala;

Have your breakfast and set off for Kampala, you will go through Mubende, a shorter route whereby you will have great and beautiful scenery along the way due to the beautiful vegetation. Have your lunch in Mubende and continue to Kampala, where you will arrive in The Evening. You will be dropped at the advised place or Entebbe International Airport.

End of the 4 Days Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee permits
Professional driver guide (English speaking)
Transport (4X4vehicle)
Full board Accommodation
Park entrance
Bottled drinking water
Touring (park entry fees and photography)

Tour Exclusions

Visas and International flights
Hotel fees in Kampala especially those on the eve of and the night after the trip
Extra activities especially those not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry services, tips, beverages/drinks