5-Day Wildlife safari to Kibale Forest & Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala
Highlights
Kampala, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
bird, jungle, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English
Description
Sign up for a wilderness safari to Uganda's famous national parks: Kibale National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Go on adventurous treks and safaris to watch Chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat. Take a peaceful walk in the Bigodi swamp with the local community, witness vast wildlife and birdlife at the Kazinga channel and also, explore the gorgeous crater lakes of Ndali.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Kampala - Kibale National Park
- On this day, after your breakfast, the guide will meet you at your residence/hotel, brief you and embark by 7:00 am to Kibale National Park.
- See great sightings of traditional villages and landscapes.
- Along the way, you will be welcomed by different amazing animals like baboons and monkeys.
- Upon arrival, visit the attractive crater lakes area.
- After that, drive to the lodge and check in.
Relax there in the evening, have dinner and spend an overnight.
Accommodation Options; NdaliLodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Moderate), Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)
Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
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Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking - Bigodi Wetland - Kibale Forest
- After having breakfast, transfer to the headquarters of the park.
- By 8:00 am, begin the search for the fantastic chimpanzees. As you track them, you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the golden monkeys, the grey-cheeked mangabey, L’Hoest’s’ monkeys, birds like; the green breasted pitta. It will surely be a great time when you meet the chimpanzees as you will be in line to see the males guarding their territories, the young ones playing, and feeding.
- Later, return to the lodge for lunch and, in the afternoon, visit Bigodi wetland which is home to a number of birds like the Great blue turaco, some primates and also various communities live around.
Have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options; NdaliLodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Moderate), Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 3: Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Have your breakfast and leave Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- On your way, you will pass via Fort portal town and have incredible sights of the Rwenzori ranges and the local people that do their day-to-day activities near the road.
- Enjoy lunch along the way and proceed to the park, which is bordered by Lakes; Edward and George that are also separated by the Kazinga channel, which passes through the park. Many animals will be seen, such as the topis, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, birds, among others.
- During the afternoon, have a great time on a game drive through the park, where you will be introduced to the incredible and stunning views of the park and some ranges of Mountain Rwenzori.
Drive to the accommodation of your choice with a great dinner, and also have an overnight there.
Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge (Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels (Budget)
Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4: Kasenyi Track - Kazinga Channel
- Today, wake up so early since you will be going for a game drive so that you can see the morning risers in the Kasenyi track, such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions. You will be able to see them closely.
- Afterwards, go back to the lodge; have breakfast and later lunch as you get ready for the launch/boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. While on the boat, your eyes will be nourished with amazing animal water species such as crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos and also birds like the malachite kingfishers.
- Return to your lodge, enjoy dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge (Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels (Budget)
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 5: Departure
- After an early breakfast, set out to visit Lake Katwe; it is a Salt Lake, and also, you can’t miss out on the crater lakes region.
- Then, head back to Kampala, stopover in Masaka to have lunch and at the Equator to take photos.
- Arrive in Kampala by the evening.
Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge (Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels (Budget)
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |