5 Days 4 Nights Queen Elizabeth Kibale Forest Uganda Safari

5 Days 4 Nights Queen Elizabeth Kibale Forest Uganda Safari | 5 Day Kibale Forest National Park & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari | 5 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari | 5 Days Kampala Safaris | 5 Days 4 Nights Uganda Safaris Tours

This 5-day Uganda Safari Adventure goes chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, game viewing, and boat cruises on Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth 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. 

In the afternoon we enjoy a 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.

Day two begins with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park, exploring the area along Kasenyi and Queens Mile. Wildlife sightings include elephants, lions, buffalo, Ugandan kob, waterbuck, warthogs, and various birds. In the afternoon we embark on a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, getting up close to hippos, buffalos, and other wildlife.

The boat trip offers excellent bird-watching opportunities, as well as the chance to see elephants, warthogs, and Kobs. The banks of the channel are home to a rich variety of birds, including Pink-backed Pelicans, Pied and Malachite Kingfishers, and Saddle-billed Stork.

On day three, we leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Fort Portal, a colorful and beautiful town located in the shadow of the mythical Mountains of the Moon. We continue to the dense forest of Kibale National Park.  Arriving at Kibale, located at the foot of the Ruwenzori Mountains, we head off on a guided afternoon walk.

We explore the crater lakes of the national park on our walk and experience the local culture.

Day four starts with an early breakfast before meeting our guide for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale forest. We then head off on foot to track the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. The dense jungles of Kibale Park are considered 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 guided walk offers a great opportunity to learn more about chimpanzees and other primates, along with the various creatures of the jungle.

This national park is home to numerous forest wildlife species, boasting one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world. The 13 primate species include the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, black-and-white colobus, Uganda red colobus, red-tailed and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey, and bush babies.

On day five, we say goodbye to the wonderful surroundings of Kibale Forest and the Mountains of the Moon. After breakfast at leisure, we drive back to Kampala and Entebbe (airport drop-off can be arranged) in time to catch evening flights, bringing this Uganda Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari to a close.

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Explore Kibale Forest National Park
Day 5: Kibale Forest – Drive to Kampala

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

From Kampala, we will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way, we will pass the Ugandan equator where you can take pictures and shop for a souvenir. After lunch in Mbarara, we continue to the southwest and head for the Western Rift Valley. Upon arrival in the park, you might spot the first wildlife, like waterbucks and warthogs, before arriving at your accommodations.

With a game drive en route expect to see different animals which include the comical warthogs, lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species.

Dinner and overnight at your preferred accommodation.

Accommodation

Mid-range Accommodation: Simba safari camp, Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Safari Camp or Mweya Hostel
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge or Kyambura Game Lodge

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park

The day begins early as we go for a morning game drive and head for the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. We search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wild animals in their natural habitat, before returning for lunch. In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George.

Thanks to the abundant birdlife that is sighted and the hundreds of hippos that are cooling off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari.

On the cruise, different animals can be seen drinking water along the shores. These include hippos, elephants, buffaloes as well as water birds.

Accommodation

Mid-range Accommodation: Simba safari camp, Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Safari Camp or Mweya Hostel
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge or Kyambura Game Lodge

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, we will take you for a walk through the Maramagambo Forest, known for the Blue Lake and the Bat and Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to have a close look at the bats and maybe even the rock python and forest cobras that feed on the bats.  The same walk will provide you with views of different bird species, primates, and trees.

After this activity, we will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Fort Portal, a colorful and beautiful town located in the shadow of the mythical Mountains of the Moon.

We continue to the dense forest of Kibale National Park to our accommodations for dinner and overnight.

Travel time: about 5 hours.

Accommodation Options:

Super Luxury Accommodation: Kyaninga lodge
Luxury Accommodation; Primate Lodge, Mountains of the Moon, Ndali Lodge
Moderate Accommodation: Chimps Nest Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp
Budget Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House, Ruwenzori view Guesthouse

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Explore Kibale Forest National Park

Early in the morning visit Kibale Forest National Park, reputable for having the greatest variety and the highest concentration of primates in East Africa.

Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and many others.

While on the track you will be able to encounter other different primate species which include: Red-Colobus, grey-cheeked Mangabey, black-and-white Colobus monkey, the blue monkey as well as other wildlife such as butterflies, birds, and many other small insects. The guide will provide information on tree identification in the forest as well as explain to you the other features of the forest.

After tracking return to the lodge for lunch after which you will take a nature walk through the Bigodi Swamp. On the walk, different birds and mammals can be seen.

Accommodation Options:

Super Luxury Accommodation: Kyaninga lodge
Luxury Accommodation; Primate Lodge, Mountains of the Moon, Ndali Lodge
Moderate Accommodation: Chimps Nest Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp
Budget Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House, Ruwenzori view Guesthouse

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Kibale Forest – Drive to Kampala

Time to say goodbye to the wonderful surroundings of Kibale Forest and the Mountains of the Moon. After breakfast at leisure, we drive back to Kampala where we will arrive in the late afternoon.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}