3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Uganda

6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari

6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari

6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari: One of the best wildlife park packages is here! Take off 6 days to visit the chimpanzees of Uganda and the wildlife found in the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kibale forest is one of the best places to choose a chimpanzee visit among the chimpanzee destinations. Kibale forest National Park has more other primates in case you want to spend more days in the park. This package starts from Kampala to Kibale via Mubende. You will also have some time off to visit the Bigodi wetland while in Kibaale. Head south west to Kasese for one night and take part in the launch cruise on kazinga channel and a game drive in the queen Elizabeth np. Spend the last 2 days in Lake Mburo national park, one of the smallest but exciting national parks in Uganda.

Trip Highlights of the 6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari

  • Road trip from Kampala to Kibaale forest national park
  • Chimpanzee trek 
  • Bigodi swamp visit
  • Game drive in Queen Elizabeth np
  • Launch cruise on the Kazinga channel
  • Lake Mburo boat ride
  • Game dive in L.Mburo np

Trip description

Day 1: Kampala to Kibaale forest National park

  • 4 hour drive to Kibaale forest national park: At your agreed meeting time and point in Kampala or Entebbe, you will meet you driver guide waiting and ready to welcome you and brief you upon the following days’ plan. Enter your 4WD safari vehicle and set out to Kibale forest which is located in the western region of Uganda. You will have a stopover for refreshments, lunch and stretch abit before you connect to your hotel near the park. Your hotel options are Isunga lodge for the budget, Chimpanzee forest guest house for the midrange experience and the Kyaninga lodge for the luxury experience. Arrive at your hotel in the early evening hours, check in and get settled into your home for the next 2 nights. Dinner will be served and you will retire from the day.

Day 2: Morning Chimpanzee trek and afternoon Bigodi visit.

  • Chimpanzee trek: Wake up so early to catch these early risers. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park starts as early as 6 am when the trekkers set into the forest. You will attend a brief pre-trek brief that is held before every trek. This is the time you get your ranger guides and porters. They will give a few hints and heads-up on the dos and don’ts and when ready enter the forest. You will trek for about 2 to 4 hours as you enter the chimpanzees swing from tree branch to tree branch. They are a bit playful so it would be better to enjoy the view than struggle for a perfect shot. Exit the park to connect back to your hotel for lunch. Relax and reminisce for a few hours.
  • Bigodi visit: When the sun has cooled abit, your driver guide will be waiting to drive you to The Bigodi wetland. You will take on a guided nature walk that is a great choice for birders. The main eye catchers on this swamp are the Great blue turaco and papyrus gonelek among the 137 bird species that have been spotted on this wetland. Also spot a few butterfly species on the bigodi swamp. Drive back to your hotel before it gets dark and in time for dinner. Spend your second night at the hotel of choice as night before.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and afternoon boat cruise

  • 2-hour road transfer: In the morning after breakfast, you will get your bags and meet you driver guide ready to drive you to Kasese the home town of the known Queen Elizabeth National park. This is a 2 hour drive from Kibaale so you will arrive in time for lunch. Drive through the beautiful scenery of the Rwenzori mountain slopes and get to your hotel in the park. You will be welcomed with a cold glass of juice and connect for lunch.
  • Afternoon launch cruise: Settle into your hotel and freshen up for you 2 hour boat trip on the Kazinga channel. This boat trip is a great viewing point for the birders. Get to see the hippos wallowing and basking at the shores and more of the aquatic life like the crocodiles and water birds. Watch the sunset and after return to your accommodation in time for dinner and spend a night in the park with sounds of the different wild lie heard from a distance. Hotel options are Mweya Safari lodge for luxury, Park view safari cottages for midrange and Pumba safari cottages for budget.

Day 4: Morning game drive and drive to Mburo NP

  • Game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park: Have a very early breakfast and set out to have a drive through the park to see the early risers. You will dive for about 4 hours as you encounter the wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park like the hippos, antelopes like the Impalas, Uganda Kob, waterbucks, get to see the elephants, lions, buffaloes, and leopards.
  • Night in Lake Mburo

Day 5: Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park and boat trip on Lake Mburo

  • Morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park: Have a very early breakfast and set out to have a drive through the park to see the early risers. You will dive for about 4 hours as you encounter the wildlife of Lake Mburo national park. This park is blessed with a big number of zebras that you will be seeing a lot while on your visit to the park. Drive around the park for 4 hours admiring the wildlife that Mburo has to offer like zebras, and antelopes. Connect for lunch at your hotel and set out for the highlight of your visit to Lake Mburo National Park. Take on the boat trip on the famous lake Mburo where the park derives its name. After the 2-hour boat trip, drive back for a nice set up dinner to commemorate your last night in the park.
6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari
6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari

Day 6: Connect back to Kampala or Entebbe

  • Connect back to Kampala or Entebbe: Have breakfast and pack your bags to check out of your hotel. Meet your driver-guide to embark on the 4 to 5-hour road transfer back to Kampala. You will drive to Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover lunch and pictorial moment at the equator and continue for drop off as you will advise in time for drop off at your hotel or Entebbe international airport. Please note it will be an afternoon arrival.

End of 6 days Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Safari

Trip Includes

  • Full time English speaking and knowledgeable driver guide
  • 4WD safari vehicle with fuel
  • Accommodation as chosen in the itinerary
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Bigodi wetland visit
  • Park entrance fee
  • Boat cruise fee
  • Meals all trip
  • Bottled drinking water

Trip Excludes

  • International flights
  • Ugandan visa
  • Optional activities not in the itinerary
  • Personal needs like airtime, laundry, alcoholic beverages and gratuities.
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