Entebbe: 4-Day Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth Safari Tour
ID: GYG1068805-1641840
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 4-day safari from Entebbe to Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Track chimpanzees, spot wildlife, and cruise the Kazinga Channel.
Begin your adventure with a drive from Entebbe to Kibale National Park, home to the highest concentration and variety of primates in East Africa. Spend the night at your lodge, preparing for a day of chimpanzee trekking.
On day two, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a trek near Kanyanchu. Spend up to 6 hours tracking chimpanzees and other primates like L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, and colobus monkeys. Keep an eye out for forest elephants and giant forest hogs.
After lunch, take a guided nature walk to the Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary, a haven for birders. Spot the Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek among 137 bird species. Then, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
On day three, enjoy an early morning game drive to see warthogs, buffaloes, leopards, and primates like colobus monkeys. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see a variety of bird species, flora, and fauna.
On the final day, have breakfast and check out of the lodge. Drive back to Kampala, stopping for lunch in Mbarara town, before returning to Entebbe.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of tracking chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
- Spot 4 of the Big 5 and other wildlife on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth
- Cruise along the Kazinga Channel and see hippos, crocodiles, and birds
- Enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary, a birdwatcher's haven
- Travel in comfort with all meals, accommodation, and transfers included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chimpanzee tracking can take up to 6 hours
Early morning game drives to see early risers
Expect to eat lunch on the way back to Kampala in Mbarara town
INCLUDED
- Guiding and Transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Tax
- Tips
- Park entries
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Bigodi Swamp walk fee
- Chimpanzee trekking Permits
- Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.