5 Days kibale chimpanzee & Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari

Trip Over View

This 5-day safari combines Uganda’s premier chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest National Park with exceptional wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Track habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat, explore the rich biodiversity of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, enjoy game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife, and experience a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The safari offers an ideal blend of primate encounters, wildlife adventures, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to Kampala. The remainder of the day is at leisure as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Kampala and travel west to Kibale Forest National Park, widely known as the primate capital of the world. The journey takes you through scenic countryside, rolling hills, and local communities before arriving in the Kibale region, renowned for its rich biodiversity and tropical rainforest ecosystem.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After a briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre, enter Kibale Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. As you search for habituated chimpanzees, you may also encounter other primates, birds, and forest wildlife. Later, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk where you can spot a variety of bird species, including the rare papyrus gonolek, as well as black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys.

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Cruise

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel attracts large concentrations of wildlife including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, monitor lizards, and numerous bird species, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Day 5: Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains and other wildlife-rich areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, topis, waterbucks, hyenas, leopards, and other wildlife active during the cooler morning hours. After the game drive, begin the journey back to Kampala, with a stop at the Equator for photographs and sightseeing before continuing to either Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure.

Price Includes

Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Kibale chimpanzee trekking permit
National park entrance fees
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Game drives
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Price Excludes

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Drinks and beverages
Cigarettes
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and items of a personal nature