3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari from Entebbe with Chimp Tracking

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Embark on game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• 02 Enjoy a boat cruise along the amazing Kazinga Channel
• 03 Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest
• 04 See crater lakes and rolling savannah plains with views of the Rwenzori mountain ranges

This three-day Uganda wildlife safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's second-largest national park, known for its abundant wildlife, birds, and primates. The park also offers spectacular scenery, including crater lakes and rolling savannah plains overlooking the snow-capped Rwenzori mountain ranges. Enjoy game drives, a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest.

Enjoy game drives, a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• After an early breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, you will be picked up by our company representative, who will also be your driver-guide.
• He will brief you about your trip before you travel westwards through Uganda's beautiful green countryside to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes 6-7 hours.
• Stop at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in two hemispheres at the same time.
• Enjoy lunch en route, then continue through the savannah grasslands with many banana plantations and several herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.
• Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening.
• Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Twins Lake Safari Lodge.

2

Day 02

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

• After an early morning breakfast at your lodge, set off for a morning game drive.
• Enjoy an awesome opportunity to spot animals in their natural habitats.
• Expect to see elephants, buffalos, lions, bushbucks, kobs, giant forest hogs, hyenas, leopards, antelopes, waterbucks, as well as birds.
• Later, enjoy lunch and relax.
• In the afternoon, take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga Channel.
• See water animals at close range, including hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, and elephants bathing on the channel banks.
• Also observe a variety of bird species along the water banks, especially the famous shoebill, pelican, and jacana.
• Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Twins Lake Safari Lodge.

3

Day 03

Chimp Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and Return to Entebbe

• After an early morning breakfast at your lodge, check out and head to Kalinzu Forest for chimp tracking.
• Chimp tracking takes 3-4 hours.
• Afterward, begin your transfer back to Entebbe with lunch en route, arriving in the late evening.
• You will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your departure flight, depending on your schedule.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Gorilla permit
• Transport
• Fuel
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation and meals
• Drinking water
• Park entry fees
• English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

• International flight and Uganda visa
• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks and laundry
• Travel insurance
• Pre- and post-tour accommodation

What to bring

• Long-sleeved shirts, blouses, T-shirts, and trousers
  • Long-sleeved shirts are handy in case of falling tree branches, ants, stinging insects, and vines. Pack long-sleeved shirts and pants with long stockings among the first items on your list.
• Bottled water and snacks
  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking is strenuous, and it takes between 30 minutes and three-quarters of the day to hike and look for the gorillas. This calls for physical fitness, and you should carry no less than two litres of drinking water and energy-giving snacks to boost your energy and help you finish your trek. Great Adventures Uganda provides all clients with drinking water and a packed lunch, always prepared at the lodge where you are booked for accommodation.
• Camera and additional batteries
  • One of the most exciting moments of Gorilla Tracking is finding a family of Mountain Gorillas relaxing and taking their pictures. It is a memorable experience, so you need a good camera without a flash. Do not leave extra batteries behind, as you may need them in the forest. It is best to be well equipped to avoid any inconvenience caused by a low camera battery.
• Hat and sunscreen or sunglasses
  • To protect yourself from the sun's rays, you will need a hat and sunglasses. Even though you are in the middle of the forest with tall trees, there are times when you walk in the open while searching for the Mountain Gorillas.
• Binoculars
  • When you are in the jungle, you do not only look out for the Mountain Gorillas, but also for a variety of bird species and other primates. The National Park offers refuge to over 350 bird species for bird lovers to enjoy during their Mountain Gorilla tracking experience.
• Insect repellants
  • The forest is home to many kinds of insects that can be harmful to humans, including black ants and others. Repellant will help you move without disturbance from insects that may affect your skin. Some visitors, especially females, may also have a phobia of insects, so this can be a good way to keep them away.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.