4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

4 NIGHTS KIBALE CHIMPANZEES AND QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK SAFARI

DAY 1: TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK – FOOTHILLS OF MT. RWENZORI

On this day, we shall start our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari early and drive towards Kibale on a very scenic journey.

The views of Mt. Rwenzori or Mt. Ruwenzori peaks; often called “Mountains of the Moon” are a great scenery on this route. This legendary name started as early explorers were seeking to find the source of River Nile; and today Mt. Rwenzori is the most famous site with that name. An old film (Mountains of the Moon) documents some of these adventures. The Rwenzori views are a popular sight on our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris.

We shall arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we shall enjoy the local weather and beautiful sounds of birds and insects.

Night in Kibale.

DAY 2: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK; AND BIGODI WETLAND WALK

Departing our lodge early, we shall head to Kibale Forest, where the Chimpanzee trek will take place today. On the drive, we may encounter several primate species such as Olive Baboons and Red-tailed Monkeys; who often love to feed along the roadsides.

We shall then continue our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari to the edge of Kibale Forest, at the beautiful Bigodi Swamp. Here, we shall enjoy a nature walk guided by a local safari guide from the community. We shall also take some time to learn about the community conservation efforts at the local visitor centre. The Bigodi Wetland is a swamp surrounded by tall trees and inhabited by many different primate species. The common primates here include Uganda Grey-cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Western Guereza Colobus Monkey, Uganda Red Colobus Monkey, Red-tailed Monkey and Olive Baboon.

In the afternoon, we shall head to the park headquarters where our Chimpanzee trek will commence. This is a major highlight during our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari. We shall all meet for a briefing from the local rangers at the visitors centre. We shall then be assigned our guides and head into the forest using our vehicle. On arrival, we shall embark on a nice trek deeper into the forest where our primate friends await- the Eastern Chimpanzees. We shall spend time enjoying these beautiful animals as we learn more about their Biology from our very experienced guides.

Night in Kibale.

DAY 3 AND 4: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

We shall then drive through Uganda’s countryside as we enjoy the local farms and landscapes. Soon we shall reach Queen Elizabeth National Park – the next destination for our exciting Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari.

Mammals to expect here include Uganda Kob, Common Warthog, Giant Forest Hog, Nile Hippo, Lake Chad Buffalo, African Elephant, Bushbuck, African Lion, Leopard and Spotted Hyena. We may also find the local Nile Crocodiles.

We may also choose to explore other sections of the park for some different mammals and birds. These include the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. These lions are a popular sighting on all Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris. There is also the exciting Maramagambo Forest, which often produces Crested Guineafowls and exciting primates.

On one afternoon, we shall enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Lake Edward is part of the Western or Albertine Rift Valley system. This cruise is a key highlight on our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris. Here many mammals and waterbirds will be present and we shall take time to enjoy them. Birds along the water edges include African Fish Eagles and African Skimmers.

Nights at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

DAY 5: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK TO ENTEBBE

On this day, we shall enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We shall then head to Entebbe, cruising across the beautiful Uganda countryside.

Later, we head to the airport; marking the end to our lovely Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari.

Highlight mammals and others

Uganda Kob, Nile Hippo, Lake Chad Buffalo, African Elephant, African Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Nile Crocodile, Chimpanzee, Red-tailed Monkey

Highlight birds

African Skimmer, African Fish Eagle, Ruppell’s Starling, Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike

Habitats covered

Wetlands, Savannah, Tropical Forest

Photographic opportunities

Excellent

Special moments

African Big 5, Kazinga Channel, Boat Cruise, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bigodi Wetland, Chimpanzee Trek

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