Uganda · Primate Tours

4-Day Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Safari with Chimp Tracking

4 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
  • 02 Explore Bigodi Swamp, a bird watchers' paradise
  • 03 Enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 04 Take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos

Visit some of the most spectacular national parks in Western Uganda, home to many species of primates, birds, and wild animals. This exciting wildlife safari takes you from the rainforest of Kibale Forest to the savanna landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can track chimpanzees, explore Bigodi Swamp, and enjoy game drives and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a beautiful natural setting.

This exciting wildlife safari takes you from the rainforest of Kibale Forest to the savanna landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can track chimpanzees, explore Bigodi Swamp, and enjoy game drives and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale Forest

  • Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by your driver-guide.

  • Drive to Kibale Forest through the scenic route between Kampala and Fort Portal, and treat your eyes to the beautiful tea plantations along the way.

  • Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle with 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, baboons, black-and-white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, and the L'Hoest monkey.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House (full board).

2
Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Exploration

  • After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters at Kanyachu, where the park rangers will brief you about chimpanzee tracking.

  • Later, in the company of the ranger guide, you will travel into the forest to look for chimpanzees, the closest species to humans.

  • In the afternoon, head to Bigodi Swamp, which is considered a bird watchers' paradise. You can also find several species of primates here.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House (full board).

3
Day 03

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning.

  • On the way, you will pass through the equator and take a brief stopover.

  • Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon in the national park to catch big game in action.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Simba Safari Lodge (full board).

4
Day 04

Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, and Departure

  • The day starts with a game drive in the morning, followed by a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.

  • Check out and go for a full-day excursion in either Entebbe, or visit the Banga Beach to eat local fish for lunch.

  • Proceed to the airport for departure.

  • End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers

  • Accommodation on full board throughout the trip

  • Inland transportation in a 4x4 open-roof vehicle

  • All park entry fees and game permits

What's Not Included

  • Translation services

  • Guide

Know before you go

  • After booking, we request that you send us details of when you intend to begin the trip in advance.

  • Send us basic details from your passport, such as your name, age, and arrival/departure dates.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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