Kibale & Queen Elizabeth Parks Tour
The 6 Days Kibale & Queen Elizabeth Parks Tour takes you for a Cheese and wine boat cruise on Lake Victoria in Entebbe. When you head out to Kibale Park you will take a Tea plantation walk where you will go through beautiful panoramic view.
The Chimpanzee tracking activity offers you thirteen species of primates and a good variety of diurnal monkeys invariably encountered during your trek alongside Swamp walk to Bigodi where you are likely to experience a number of Bird Species
In Queen Elizabeth National Park you can conduct game drives, boat cruise to the Kazinga channel community visit with opportunities to experience Cultural Dance Performances, Crafts, Traditional Food Preparation.
- 6 Days 5 Nights
- Uganda, East Africa
- Family, Private Safari
- Can start anyday
- Suitable for solo travelers
- 6+ years
Cost includes
- 4WD Open Roof Mini Bus with Canopy
- 1 Chimpanzee Kibale Permit for each Client
- Accommodation with all Meals as indicated in the Itinerary
- 1 Bottle of drinking water per person per day
- Services of an English-speaking Guide
- All Park Entrance Fees
- All Boat and safari activities fees as mentioned in the Itinerary
- Government Taxes
Cost excludes
- Any optional activities (Please take note of this)
- Visas and insurance
- Flight fares
- Expenses of any personal nature
- Anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport.
Meet and greet then get transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe where you will spend an overnight as you prepare for your 6 Days Kibale & Queen Elizabeth Parks Tour. Depending on the time of your arrival, you could do any optional activities like a Cheese and wine boat cruise on Lake Victoria at (75$) per person, visit the botanical gardens or Mabamba Swamp (60$) per person highly recommended if you love birds.
Journey Time: 20 Minutes
Accommodations:
Budget: Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe
Meal Plan:You pay for your dinner
Day 2: Drive to Kibale National Park.
The Company Guide will pick you from your accommodation in Entebbe for the start of your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. The Park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of Primate including the Chimpanzees. On arrival in the afternoon, you will have Lunch then go for a Tea plantation Visit through beautiful panoramic view. Alternatively, you can relax at the camp where you will have an overnight.
Journey Time: 7 hours.
Accommodations:
Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp Safari Tents
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Chimp Tracking & Afternoon Swamp Walk
On your 6 Days Kibale & Queen Elizabeth Parks Tour, you will go for Chimp tracking either in the morning or afternoon depending on availability. Along with an experienced Uganda Wildlife Ranger Guide, start your search for the Chimps! These have been tracked since 1993 and the chances of locating them are excellent.
Guided walks start at 8:00 am and 2:00 pm respectively. The tracking takes place at an average of three hours, depending on various factors.
Beside the Chimps, thirteen species of primates can be sought, and a good variety of diurnal monkeys invariably encountered during your trek to the Chimpanzees. After lunch, you will
Do a Swamp walk to Bigodi where you are likely to experience a number of Bird Species and Community involvement for sustainable Tourism after which you will retire your tired legs for Dinner and an early Bed rest.
Accommodation:
Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp Safari Tents
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On Arrival you will take a Rest/Relax at the Lodge and/or do a Community Visit near the Park. The Community visit offers you an opportunity to experience Cultural Dance Performances, Crafts, Traditional Food Preparation, Visit to the Elephant Trenches and not forgetting Hill hikes for a panoramic view of the Park
Journey Time: 2 hours 30 Minutes.
Accommodations:
Mid-range: Bush Lodge Banda
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Catch an Early Breakfast and go for a very early morning Game drive in the Park. This will enable you to catch up with the early rising Animals. You will be assisted by the Guide to spot a lot of animals, including the famous tree Climbing Lions if you drive via the Ishasha Sector. Expect to see Antelopes, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and Tropical Birds among others.
In the afternoon a Boat Safari along the Kazinga Channel is yours to enjoy. During the Boat ride you will have an opportunity to see a lot of Hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), As well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. Expect to see Buffalo s, Crocodiles, bathing Elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour. Just don’t forget your Camera! Return to the Lodge in the evening for Dinner and an overnight at your preferred accommodation.
Accommodations;
Mid-range: Bush Lodge Banda
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Drive back to Kampala
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala with a stopover for lunch and the Equator for the water experience. After the Equator, proceed with the Journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Your guide will drop you back at either your accommodation (Kampala/Entebbe) or at the Airport for your flight as would have been agreed upon.
Journey Time: 8 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch