4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth Kibale Chimpanzee Forest Safari

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This 4 day Uganda safari holiday combines the best of Uganda’s top two destinations – Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. The trip begins and ends in Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital and economic hub, the tour safari sets off to Queen Elizabeth National Park – the top wildlife destination in Uganda, known for its excellent game viewing. 

After lunch, we take a laid-back exclusive 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward, spotting buffaloes, elephants, hippos, birds, and crocodiles from the boat. The cruise takes us past fishing villages and provides lovely views of the Mweya Peninsula and surrounds, as well as offering excellent animal and bird sightings.

Day two begins with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park where you are likely to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Topis, Bushbucks, and more. Later we proceed to Kibale National Park near the towering Ruwenzori Mountains, known as the Mountains of the Moon.

Day three starts early, with breakfast and then chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. Before heading into the forest we are briefed on the trekking procedures. While trekking in the jungle the guide tells you more about the chimpanzees, other primates, and local flora and fauna, making for an interesting adventure.

The dense jungles of Kibale Park are the best place to view chimpanzees in Africa. The chimpanzees are commonly found feeding on fig tree fruits in the game park and have been habituated to humans since 1992. The park is also home to 13 primate species including rare I’Hoest monkeys, black-and-white colobus, Uganda red colobus monkeys, red-tailed and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and bush babies.

In the afternoon we visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary that’s home to around 200 species of birds (highlights include papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler, and great blue turaco). It’s also good for spotting butterflies and primates, with eight different species here, including grey-cheeked mangabey.

On day four in the morning enjoy a nature walk to the villages surrounding the Forest like Kikoni, Nyakalongo, and Nyaibanda. As you make your way through these villages, you get to interact with the cultures and locals of the people. Later drive back to Kampala.

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park enjoy a boat Ride
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive – Drive to Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park
Day 3: Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Birding
Day 4: Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park – Drive to Kampala

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Launch Cruise:

Have an early breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the magical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. After lunch, enjoy the exclusive 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals will be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise offers an exceptional platform for photography, bird watching, and game viewing, ideal for the Uganda safari. The productive bird life is colorful and astonishing with well over 550 resident species.

Accommodation Options

Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel, Simba Safari Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Hippo Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Jacana safari Lodge

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Travel Time: About 6 to 7 Hours

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth Game – Drive to Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park

An early morning game drive in this park provides excellent opportunities to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Topis, Bushbucks, and many more. Proceed to Kibale National Park and on the way, you will be able to see an impressive view of the Fabled “Mountains of the Moon” that are in your clear view en route to Fort Portal.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guesthouse, Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Chimps Nest, Kibale Forest Camp, Mountains of the Moon Hotel

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Travel Time: About 3 Hours

Day 3: Kibale Chimpanzee Forest (Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Birding)

After Breakfast, we shall move into the Forest, for a half-day search for chimpanzees and other primates. The activity starts at 0800 hours. We expect to see Red-Colobus, Blue, Red-tailed and Grey-cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest, birds, butterflies, and many small insects.

The guide will provide detailed explanations of not only primates but also all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. After lunch, a visit to the Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

This walk is excellent for viewing different bird species like the Great blue Turaco, Rwenzori Turaco, Narina Trogon, little Bulbul, etc.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guesthouse, Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Chimps Nest, Kibale Forest Camp, Mountains of the Moon Hotel

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park – Drive to Kampala

After Breakfast in the morning enjoy a nature walk in the forest where you will experience rare and beautiful fauna species. Have Lunch en route as you continue to Kampala. End of our 4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth Kibale Chimpanzee Forest Safari.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Lunch}

Travel Time: About 6 to 7 Hours