4 Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari
4 Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari starts with visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park a home of big four mammals and other species as well as bird life that makes it an ideal safari destination to tourists. Then you will take a visit to Kibale National Park famously known as capital of primates in the whole of East Africa and also boosts with rewardable nature walk in Bigodi Swamp to view the rare species of birds. The trip starts from Kampala and ends in Kampala or Entebbe Airport.
Highlights of 4 Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park-Boat cruise
- Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day3: Chimpanzee Tracking
- Day 4: walking safari/Nature and Return to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth: Wake up have breakfast, our driver guide will come for you at the hotel in Kampala, brief you about the 4 Days Uganda Wildlife &Primates Safari. Then after, we shall head to western part of Uganda from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park a journey that takes 5 to 6 hours inclusive with a stopover at the Equator where you will have a chance to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and as well enjoy the photo taking, visit the craft shop around buy some craft materials to take back for your friends. After, you will drive to Mbarara town where you will have lunch Enroute before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited park. Arrive at the park check in at the lodge.
Afternoon boat cruise: You will head for boat cruise along Kazinga channel which connects Lake George and Edward. On your boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, you will be able to view high concentrations of hippos, elephants and crocodiles many more as well as lots of bird species at the water shores. Drive back for Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Mweya Safari Lodge –Luxury
- Buffalo Safari Lodge –Mid range
- Kazinga Channel View Lodge –Budget
Day 2: Morning Game drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
Morning Game Drive: Wake up early for your morning game drive after breakfast, check out the lodge. Drive to Kasenyi plains with in the park for wildlife adventure, you will be able to spot variety of animals such as lions, waterbucks, Giant forest Hogs, Buffaloes, Kobs, Elephants, Topis, leopards, Bush bucks many more. After game drive, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park on your way you will be able to enjoy great view of impressive Mountains of the Moon which you will clearly view on the road to Fort port. Arrive at the park check in at the lodge, Dinner and Overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Primate Lodge –Luxury
- Kibale forest Camp –Mid range
- Chimpanzee forest guest house –Budget
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Bird watching
Chimpanzee tracking: You will wake up early, enjoy your breakfast, after head to meeting point for briefing about the rules to follow while in the forest tracking. The activity begins at 8:30am after briefing you will be accompanied by a ranger guide who leads you to forest trail head in search for chimpanzees and along the way you can come across other primates such as Phoestes, Grey cheeked Mangabey, Red –tailed monkeys, Red –Colobus and the Blue tailed, bird life among others. Your guide will give you informative briefing on the lifestyles of the primates you will landing on in the forest. Once chimpanzees are found you will be given one hour to observe them learn about their lifestyle, take photos among others. Back to the lodge in the late afternoon depending on the location of the chimps for lunch.
Bird watching: Later on, go for bird watching along Bigodi swamp to encounter species of birds such as Great Blue Turacos, little Bulbul, Rwenzori Turacos and Narina Trogon few mentioned, view uncommon plant species many more. Back in the same lodge you used.
Day 4: Walking Safari and Return to Kampala
Walking Safari: Wake up have breakfast and go for a morning nature walk in the forest where you will be able to observe many uncommon unique animal’s species. Back to the lodge have early lunch and after check out of the park, set off on your return to Kampala to be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe Airport back to your home country.
End of 4 Days Uganda Wildlife &Primate Safari
Tour Includes
- Chimpanzee tracking permits
- Fuel
- A4x4 safari vehicle
- Boat cruise
- Guide ranger fees
- Pick up and drop off
- Walking Safari
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled mineral water
- Park entrance fees
Tour Excludes
- International Flights
- Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
