8 Days | 7 Nights

The Chimpanzee Tracking and Wildlife safari

TOUR OVERVIEW

$9,606.25 Per Person
The 8 days safari will take you through Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks, Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest National Park in Uganda but you may be in position to see a lot of mammals like Zebras, Impala, buffaloes and many species, birding will also be done with in the park. Queen Elizabeth National Park forms the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. The Park is the home of the famous tree climbing lions, topi, Uganda Kob, hyenas, elephants, baboons, hippos and a lot of primates like Chimpanzees and more. Launch trip will also be done along kazinga channel between Lake George and Edward. And Kibale National Park is mostly known for its chimp tracking and it’s a home of a lot of primate species. You will still go to Bigodi swamp where you do birding. This will be a great experience.

  • Day1: Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day2: Explore Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day3: Lake Mburo to Queen Elizabeth
  • Day4: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth
  • Day5: Queen to Kibale National park
  • Day6: Chimp tracking in Kibale National Park
  • Day7: From Kibale to Kampala

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: “Seamless Airport Transfer: Entebbe to Papyrus Guest House”

**Airport Pick-Up to Papyrus Guest House**

Welcome to Uganda! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, we will provide a seamless and comfortable transfer to Papyrus Guest House. Our professional driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals area, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. The journey from the airport to Papyrus Guest House takes approximately 10-15 minutes, allowing you to relax after your flight.

Sit back and enjoy the scenic views as we transport you directly to your destination. Whether it’s your first time in Uganda or you’re returning, we’re here to make your trip stress-free from the moment you land. Safe travels!

Day 2: Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast drive to Lake Mburo National Park, this park is an extension of the Tanzanian plains with big herds of Elanda, Zebras, Impala and other ungulates. This is one of the best places for bird watchers to find the African fin foot and papyrius bush shrike.

After lunch, go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo where the national park derives its name for viewing a variety of water birds as well as water animals, and some game that is usually sighted drinking water on the edge of the lake.

 

Overnight at: Kigambira Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner – HB

 

Day 3: Explore Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast take a guided nature walk in the park and later return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation as we wait for lunch. After lunch, go for a game drive through the park in search of plain game like Impala, Elanda, Zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds especially the water birds that also dwell in the swamps surrounding Lake Mburo.

 

Overnight at: Kigambira Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

 

 

Day 4: Lake Mburo to Queen Elizabeth National park

After breakfast, we shall have a game drive enroute as we head to queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch go for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth where you will see crater lakes. Queen Elizabeth National park is the most popular tourist destination in Uganda and is one of the oldest national parks in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth national park is located in western Uganda in districts of Kamwenge, Kasese, Bushenyi and Rukungiri. The park has Mammals like lions, Buffalo, Elephants, Giant forest hog, Waterbucks, Bushbucks and Kobs.

 

Overnight at: Elephant Hab Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner – HB

 

Day 5: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Go in for a game drive in the Park after breakfast where you may see the big five; lions, Buffalo, Elephants, Giant forest hog, Waterbucks, Bushbucks and Kobs. You may also see birds like jacana, shoebill and pelican. After lunch go for a boat cruise where you may see crocodiles, Hippos and a lot of water birds.

 

Overnight at: Elephant Hab Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

 

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast head to Kibale forest National Park. Kibale National park is one of the best tourist destination in Africa particularly Uganda. The Park is located in south Uganda protecting moist ever green rain forest. The park is with in districts of Kaborole and Kamwenge. Kibale has one of the highest concentration of primate in Africa.

 

Overnight at: Turaco TreeTops

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner – HB

 

Day7: Chimp trekking Tour

After breakfast you will go for chimp trekking, during the trekking you will spot primates like white colobus monkeys, Elephants. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon depending on time go for a nature walking at Bigodi sanctuary, it has fauna and flora.

 

Overnight at: Kyaninga Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

 

Day8: Back to Kampala

After breakfast head to Kampala, stop over at Fortportal for lunch.