5-Day Wildlife And Chimpanzee Tracking. Embark on a mesmerizing 5-day journey through the heart of Uganda, where the untamed beauty of nature and the fascinating wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest await your exploration. This curated itinerary seamlessly blends adventure, tranquility, and wildlife encounters, promising an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary.
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport, setting the stage for a captivating adventure. Over the next five days, you’ll traverse the diverse landscapes of Uganda, from the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park to the lush rainforests of Kibale. The focal points of your expedition are the captivating chimpanzee treks in Kibale Forest, providing intimate encounters with these intelligent beings in their natural habitats.
As you embark on game drives, boat cruises, and guided walks, immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of the region. From the iconic Kasenyi plains to the serene waters of the Kazinga Channel and the mystical Bigodi Swamp, each day promises new discoveries and unforgettable moments.
Join us on this thoughtfully crafted journey, where every step unveils the wonders of Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes, leaving you with cherished memories and a profound connection to the natural world. Welcome to the 5-Day Wildlife And Chimpanzee Tracking Tour, where adventure and serenity converge in the heart of East Africa.
Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our safari guide from Robin Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Kampala to a hotel booked for you. In case you have had an early flight to Uganda, you will be taken on a brief tour of the city of Kampala. Travelers are then briefed about the next days of your 5-Days Queen Elizabeth & Kibale NP adventure.
Final Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: Cassia Lodgde
Meal Plan: Dinner
Drinks: Bottled Water
You will set off for the Safari in Queen Elizabeth after breakfast and head west of Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the journey will take you 6-7 hours. Further, you will have a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take memorial photos.
In addition, you will continue to Mbarara town where you will have lunch before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon you will go for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Edward and view concentrations of giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at the lodge booked for you.
Accommodation Options:
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Kazinga Channel View Lodge |
Budget |
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Buffalo Safari Resort |
Mid-range |
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Mweya Safari Lodge |
Luxury |
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Drinks: Bottled Water
You will wake up early for a morning game drive in the park during which you will see Lions, Elephants, Topis, Leopards, Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Defassa Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda Kobs, among others. On the Drive to Kibale National Park, you will be able to enjoy an impressive sight of the legendary “Mountains of the Moon” which you will clearly see on the road to Fort Portal.
Accommodation Options:
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Nkuruba Lodge |
Budget |
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Mountains of the moon |
Mid-range |
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Primate lodge |
Luxury |
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Drinks: Bottled Water
You will, after breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National park to view the primates. The activity begins at 8.00 am with a briefing on the rule for trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest.
The exercise takes half a day and along the way, you will see other primates such as Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Phoestes, Red-Colobus, and the Blue tailed and the Red-tailed monkeys swinging in the branches of this thick forest.
Your guide will give you informative briefings on the lifestyles of the primates you will be coming across and, on the plants, as well as on the insects and butterflies in this forest to ensure that the trek is not only enjoyable but informative as well.
You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will explore the unique Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site where you will encounter uncommon plant and bird species such as the Great blue Turaco, little Bulbul, Rwenzori Turaco, and the Narina Trogon, among others.
Accommodation Options:
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Nkuruba Lodge |
Budget |
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Mountains of the moon |
Mid-range |
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Ndali Lodge |
Luxury |
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Drinks: Bottled Water
You will have breakfast and leave for a morning nature walk in the forest to observe the uncommon unique animal species and return to the lodge for lunch before setting off on your return leg to Kampala.
Accommodation : No
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Drinks: Bottled water
End of our 5-Day Wildlife And Chimpanzee Tracking
