3-Day Queen Elizabeth & Chimpanzee Safari
Overview
Experience the perfect blend of savannah wildlife and primate tracking on this 3-day mid-range safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This diverse UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park in Africa. This itinerary is designed to maximize your wildlife encounters, taking you from the open plains of the Kasenyi sector to the deep, verdant Kyambura Gorge. You will enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, track wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat, and search for tree-climbing lions, all while staying in comfortable mid-range lodges.
Safari Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe, you will drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approximately 5–6 hours). The journey takes you through the scenic Ugandan countryside, with a major stop at the Equator Monument for photos and an experiment. After lunch in Mbarara town, you will enter the park. En route to your lodge, enjoy a mini game drive, spotting the first herds of elephants and Uganda kobs. You will check into your mid-range lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Chimpanzee Tracking & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Rise early for a cup of coffee before heading to the Kyambura Gorge for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. You will descend into the lush "Valley of Apes" to trek habituated chimps. After this thrilling hike, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, you will take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers one of the best opportunities in Africa to see hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo at close range, as well as hundreds of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala
Start the day with a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, the prime area for spotting lions and large herds of Uganda kob. The morning light is perfect for photography and predator action. If time and road conditions permit, you may drive through the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions before exiting the park. Enjoy a scenic lunch en route. You will arrive back in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari adventure.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Two nights accommodation in selected lodges or tented camps
- Round trip transport from Kampala or Entebbe in a safari vehicle
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- All game drives and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- All park entrance fees for Queen Elizabeth National Park
- All government taxes
- Bottled water during game drives
Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and personal insurance
- Tips and gratuities for driver guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
- Dinner and overnight stay in Kampala or Entebbe on the last day
- Optional chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
