5 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Uganda Safari : This 5 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Uganda Safari involves exploring Uganda’s incredible destinations found in western Uganda, Kibale National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kibale Forest National Park is one of Africa’s greatest rain forests and home to 13 primates;over 100 individuals of chimpanzees and other species of primates including the black and white colobus monkeys, 60 species of mammals as well as over 325 species of birds.
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, named after the Queen of England and home to a lot of wildlife species such as over 500 species of birds, 10 primates, 95 mammal species, including the rare tree climbing lions.
Highlights of 5 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Uganda Safari
- Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking & visit to Bigodi Wetland-Kibale national park
- Day 3: Leave Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Morning game drive & a boat cruise
- Day 5: Departure-visit Lake Katwe and crater lakes region
Detailed itinerary of 5 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Uganda Safari
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, you will meet your safari-driver guide, brief you about the safari and embark on the approximately 4 -5 hours journey to Kibale National Park.
Along the way you will see great sightings of traditional villages and landscapes. Have lunch in Fort Portal and continue to the park, after check in at your lodge you will go for a visit to the beautiful Crater lakes area. After that, drive to the lodge and check in, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options; Ndali Lodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest(Moderate), Kibale Forest camp(Budget) Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking & visit to Bigodi Wetland-Kibale national park
After having breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters of the park where you will be briefed and by 08:00 am the search of the amazing chimpanzee begins. As you track them you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the golden monkeys, the grey cheeked mangaebey and birds like the green breasted pitta among others.
When you meet the chimpanzees, you will be able to see 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 such as the Great Blue Turaco, some primates and various communities live around. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options; Ndali Lodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest(Moderate), Kibale Forest camp(Budget) Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Leave Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have early breakfast and leave Kibale Forest for Queen Elizabeth National Park. On your way you will pass via Fort Portal Town, have great sights of the Rwenzori ranges and the local people going on with their daily activities. Enjoy lunch along the way and proceed to the park.
With an afternoon game drive in the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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
Day 4: Morning game drive & a boat cruise
Wake up early for breakfast, meet your guide and head to the park’s Kasenyi Plains for a game drive. You will be able to see the morning risers such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions among others. Return to the lodge lunch as you get ready for the launch /boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
As you smooth sail on the channel connecting Lake George to Lake Edward, you will enjoy amazing sightings of water species such as crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos and birds like the malachite kingishers among others. Return to the lodge, enjoy dinner and 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
Day 5: Departure-visit Lake Katwe and crater lakes region
After an early breakfast, set out to visit Lake Katwe, a salt lake where you will see salt being mined locally. Them embark on a journey back to Kampala, stopover in Kayabwe for lunch and at the Equator for photos. Continue to Kampala arriving in the evening, your guide will drop you off at the airport for your departure flight back home.
End of 5 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Uganda Safari
PRICE INCLUDES
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Rhino Tracking
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentioned
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks