Tour Overview
This tour takes you into the primate capital of Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking, before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a chance to spot the Big Five and enjoy an unforgettable cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which separates Lake George and Lake Edward.
Tour Highlights
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Trek through lush jungle in search of habituated chimpanzee communities.
Guided Forest Walk
Explore the forest with experienced local guides and rangers.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Spot hippos, elephants, crocodiles and birdlife along the shoreline.
Kasenyi Game Drives
Search for the Big Five across the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Katwe-Kabatooro Community Visit
Learn about traditional salt mining and local life around the Crater Lakes.
Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
Look out for lions resting in the branches of the region's famous fig trees.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Meet your safari guide and leave Entebbe/Kampala in the morning for your Kibale and Queen Elizabeth safari, arriving at Kibale Forest National Park in the afternoon. On arrival, relax at the lodge as you get ready for the following day's adventure.
Activities:
1. Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe
2. Scenic drive to Kibale
3. Lunch stopover
4. Lodge check-in and evening relaxation
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Start the day with chimp trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, where you'll walk through beautiful jungle with the excitement of spotting chimpanzees along the way. After the chimp experience in the Primate Capital, set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. During this two-hour boat ride, you'll have the chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, birds and elephants along the shores of the channel. After the cruise, your guide takes you back to the lodge.
Activities:
1. Early breakfast and chimp trekking briefing
2. Guided forest walk and chimpanzee viewing
3. Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Game Drive in Kasenyi & Katwe Community Visit
Wake up early and get ready after breakfast before heading to the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth for an afternoon game drive, with hopes of spotting some of the Big Five — elephants, lions, buffalos, and antelope species such as waterbucks and bushbucks. After lunch, set off for the Katwe-Kabatooro Community Visit, where you'll see the Crater Lake known for salt mining, the local fishing village, and Lake Munyanyange, known for its migratory birds, including flamingos. You'll have the chance to interact with the local community before returning to your lodge.
Activities:
1. Kasenyi sector game drive
2. Katwe-Kabatooro Community Visit
3. Crater Lake & salt mining village
4. Lake Munyanyange birdwatching
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Early Morning Game Drive & Transfer Back to Kampala/Entebbe
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle, have breakfast, and set off for an early morning game drive, hoping to spot cats returning from the night's hunt. You'll head to the Ishasha sector, famously known for its tree-climbing lions. If you're lucky, you may spot lions resting in the branches of the fig trees in the southern sector of the park, and possibly leopards too. Afterwards, begin the journey back to Kampala via Mbarara, with a lunch stop en route.
Activities:
1. Ishasha sector game drive
2. Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle & fuel
- Accommodation & meals
- Park entrance fees
- Scheduled game drives & boat cruises
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities
Guest Reviews
Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable, the lodges were beautiful, and seeing the gorillas was an unforgettable experience.
From booking to the final day, the team exceeded every expectation. We felt safe, comfortable and truly immersed in Uganda.
Professional guides, luxury accommodation and incredible wildlife encounters made this one of our best holidays ever.
