4 Day Wildlife Primate Safari, the trip brings you the highlights of Western Uganda; where the savannah meets the tropical rainforest. Expect to see the most interesting animals of the savannahs: lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and leopard) and up to 15 primate species, including chimpanzees
The safari brings you to famous national parks of Western Uganda: Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 1: Kampala– Kibale Forest National Park
After your breakfast, depart in direction of Kibale National Park, have a stopover in Fort Portal, the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa.
Distance: 350 km (about 6 hours)
Medium range accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (FB
High range accommodation: Kyaninga lodge/ Ndali lodge/ Papaya (FB)
Day 2: Kibale National Park
Today after your breakfast, morning forest walks in Kibale Forest with many chances of meeting primate species and different birds on the way. Afternoon, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park; on our way we pass the equator.
Distance: 157 km (about 3hours)
Medium range accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High range accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge (FB)
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning game drives experience in the national park, to see animals like elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, and if lucky lion and leopard. In the afternoon, take the most exciting 2 hours boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife and birds.
Medium range accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High range accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge (FB)
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park – back to Kampala (Entebbe)
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala via the wonderful tea and banana plantation of Bushenyi district, have lunch on the way, with the memories of the unique wildlife experience and later, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight departure.
Distance: 450 km (about 8 hours)
Note: Accommodations shall be based on client selection (high range, Medium or low budget. All lodges have self-contained rooms and are selected as per the interest of the client.
The tariff includes:
Full board accommodation with meals mentioned
Ground transportation in a modified safari car
English speaking Driver/Guide
Chimpanzee tracking experience permits per person
Entrance fees to the national park and other sites on the itinerary
Local government taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket.
Tourist insurance health insurance
Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Optional activities, Personal natures, and tips