5 Days – Chimp and Lion Safari

Overview

This 5-days adventure safari comprises a comprehensive range of exciting wildlife-based activities in 3 of Uganda’s richest National Parks; Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National And Kibale National Park. Enjoy chimpanzee trekking, wildlife spotting, launch cruise, nature walks, bird views and beautiful scenic views and plenty of natural adventures.

Highlights of the tour

  • Wild life
  • Chimp trekking
  • Game drives
  • Kazinga channel Launch cruise

Optional experiences by request

  • Nature walk in Bigodi swamp

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park

After breakfast, our company representative/guide picks and briefs you about the tour. Embark on journey west with a brief stopover at the equator for a coffee and craft shopping. Continue to the park through Nshara gate and have lunch at a lodge. After lunch, around 2:30 PM, we shall take a boat on Lake Mburo for close range views of  hippos and buffaloes and more. In the evening, we shall continue this adventure with a game drive for wildlife, look out for elands, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, bush bucks, lions, leopards, giraffes and more possibly grazing.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Mihingo Lodge

Midrange

Arcadia Cottages

Budget range

Activity duration: 6 hours

Hippos

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Day 2: Nature walk in Mburo and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Have an early morning breakfast and take a morning game walk. This is the major highlight of the trip because lake Mburo happens to be the only national park where you can have a guided nature walk, it’s an experience not to miss.  After the nature walk, check out of the lodge and depart for Queen Elizabeth National park with lunch enroute. Arrive, check in at the hotel and relax from the journey.

Thereafter, head for an evening game drive in the Mweya peninsular to view the park’s diverse eco-system and abundant wildlife. Enjoy sights of numerous wild animals like the lions, antelopes, Uganda Kobs, hyenas, elephants, topis, buffaloes and much more. We could possibly visit Lake Katwe town to check out salt mining and the attractively displayed crater lakes. Later return to the lodge.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange

Budget range

Activity duration: 8 hours

Lake Mburo national park zebras

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Day 3: Game drive and Launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

Have an early morning game drive to the Uganda Kobs’ mating grounds and spectacular sights of tree climbing Lions, Elephants, Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes, Warthogs, topis and Bushbucks and much more. Early morning game drives are such a perfect time to spot nocturnal animals before they return to their hide outs. The end of this drive leads back to the lodge for relaxation and refreshment.

After lunch, we will then hope onto a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel at 3.00 pm. Kazinga channel is a natural strip that connects Lake Albert to Lake George. On the cruise abundant bird species are sighted and perhaps the highest concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and more.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange

Budget range

Activity duration: 8 hours

You'll visit the Uganda Kobs’ mating grounds

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Day 4: Transfer to Kibaale for Chimp trekking

At 7: 00 am after breakfast, we depart about 8:00 am to Kibale forest National Park. We will arrive just time for lunch, check-in at the lodge.  Kibale National Park. Kibale forest national Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Currently, this park offers the best chimpanzee trekking expeditions in Uganda. After lunch we go for chimp trekking in the forest, an activity that takes about 3 hours. Return to the lodge.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Midrange

Budget range

Activity duration: 8 hours

Chimp trekking

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Day 5: Depart for Kampala

After breakfast, we depart for Kampala or you an request for a nature walk in Bigodi swamp (optional) for sights of many colorful butterflies, birds and other plant species. The tour will end when our driver returns you to your drop-off point.

Nature walk in Bigodi swamp

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Cost of the tour

Status

2 Pax

4 Pax

6 Pax

Meal Plan

Top range

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FB

Mid range

$

$

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HB

Budget

$

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Inclusions

  • 3 Game drives
  • 1 Nature walk
  • 1 Launch cruise
  • Chimp trekking permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • Full-time English-speaking driver guide
  • 4WD transport and fuel for whole trip
  • 4 nights’ accommodation with meal plan as stated
  • Drinking water throughout the trip
  • All activities and meals as stated in the itinerary (except where it says optional)

Exclusions

  • Any optional activities and meals not included in the itinerary
  • Accommodation for the night after the trip
  • Souvenirs and tips
  • Personal expenses and drinks
  • Air fares and visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Phone and laundry bills

Note: Price changes may apply with notice. For more details and tailor-made safaris please contact us.

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