Uganda · Safari

4-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Chimps and Lions

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel to see hippos and Nile crocodiles
  • 02 Search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 03 Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest
  • 04 Game drives to spot leopards, elephants, lions, hyenas, Uganda kobs, and topi

Start your adventurous tour from Kampala and head to one of Uganda's top safari destinations, Queen Elizabeth National Park. Go on game drives to spot leopards, elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, topi, and hyenas, then enjoy a boat ride on the famous Kazinga Channel to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and other wildlife. Continue to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions and visit Kalinzu Forest to track chimpanzees. This 4-day safari combines classic wildlife viewing, a boat safari, and primate tracking in one of Uganda's most diverse parks.

Continue to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions and visit Kalinzu Forest to track chimpanzees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Kasese, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel

  • After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the largest park in Uganda. Have lunch en route.

  • Upon arrival, go for a boat ride on the famous Kazinga Channel. You will see many animals, including hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and many birds.

  • Continue with a game drive in the park and spot leopards, elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, topi, hyenas, big herds of buffaloes, large families of banded mongoose, warthogs, bushbucks, and waterbucks.

Drive back to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Kasenyi Game Drive and Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

  • Start with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi area, then drive to the Ishasha sector to spot tree-climbing lions. Stop along the way for your packed breakfast and continue your game drive for a phenomenal experience in this unique sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Go on an evening or night safari with your Ugandan tour guide to see nocturnal wildlife.

Overnight stay at the campsite.

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest

  • Drive to Kalinzu Forest to track chimpanzees.

  • Drive back to the park.

  • After lunch, go for an afternoon game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Relax and enjoy an overnight stay at the campsite.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

  • After an early morning game drive, have breakfast and depart for Kampala.

End of the tour.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Ishasha sector, Kalinzu Forest

Where this trip takes you

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Ishasha sector, Kalinzu Forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees

  • Chimp tracking permits

  • All accommodation

  • A professional English-speaking Ugandan tour guide

  • All transportation (car with driver)

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • All meals

  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • The government's imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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