4-Day Kibale Chimpanzee & Queen Elizabeth Safari

This four-day safari shows how varied Uganda can feel in a short distance. One morning you are walking beneath Kibale’s forest canopy listening for chimpanzees; the next you are scanning open savannah for elephants and lions. The transition from forest to Rift Valley makes this itinerary especially satisfying for first-time visitors.

Day 1 – Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale / Fort Portal

Travel west toward Fort Portal and the green landscapes surrounding Kibale National Park. Stop for lunch and scenic viewpoints as appropriate. Arrive in the afternoon with time to settle into your lodge. An optional crater-lake or community walk can be arranged if arrival is early.

Day 2 – Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, report for the chimpanzee tracking briefing and enter the forest with trained guides. Listen for calls, watch the canopy and enjoy the suspense of tracking before spending the permitted viewing time with a habituated chimpanzee community when located. After lunch, drive south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving for a gentle evening wildlife drive if conditions allow.

Day 3 – Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel

Start with an early game drive to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and other wildlife. Return for breakfast/brunch and rest before the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Watch hippos, crocodiles, water birds and mammals along the banks before returning to the lodge for your final safari evening.

Day 4 – Return to Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed departure from the park. Drive back toward Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en route. Travellers with more time can continue instead toward Bwindi to add gorilla trekking.