Signature Safari
3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
The Experience
This 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park with chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge offers a balanced mix of wildlife and primate experiences. On the first day, you are picked up early from Kampala or Entebbe and transferred to the park, arriving in time for an afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel where hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds gather at the water’s edge. The second day is dedicated to chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, followed by game drives across the park to see elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelopes. On the final day, a morning game drive gives you another chance to spot wildlife before returning to Kampala or Entebbe for departure, making this a practical short safari.
Duration3Days/2Nights
Price00
DestinationsUganda
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans
Overview
This 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park with chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge offers a balanced mix of wildlife and primate experiences. On the first day, you are picked up early from Kampala or Entebbe and transferred to the park, arriving in time for an afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel where hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds gather at the water’s edge. The second day is dedicated to chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, followed by game drives across the park to see elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelopes. On the final day, a morning game drive gives you another chance to spot wildlife before returning to Kampala or Entebbe for departure, making this a practical short safari.
The Journey
Day by Day
Day01
Day 1: Early Pickup, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park and Boat Safari
Your safari begins with an early pickup from Kampala or Entebbe and a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The trip takes about six to seven hours, with a stop for lunch along the way. On arrival, you check into your lodge and prepare for an afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise is one of the highlights of the park, offering close views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and a wide range of bird species gathered at the water’s edge. The boat ride is calm and allows plenty of time for photography. By evening, you return to your lodge for dinner and rest, ready for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking and game drives
AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth Park
Day02
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Game Drives
The day starts with a drive to Kyambura Gorge, where you join rangers for chimpanzee trekking. The gorge is a natural forested valley, and trekking here gives you a chance to see chimps in their wild habitat. The trek can take one to three hours depending on their location, and you spend time observing their behavior once found. After lunch, you head out for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect to see elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and possibly leopards. The park’s diverse habitats make wildlife viewing rewarding. Evening relaxation at your lodge follows, with dinner served as you reflect on the day’s mix of primate tracking and classic safari experiences.
AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth Park
Day03
Day 3: Final Game Drive and Departure
On the last day, you set out for a morning game drive to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife before the heat of the day. This is often the best time to see predators and grazing animals active in the open plains. Afterward, you return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. The drive back to Kampala or Entebbe includes a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, you are dropped off at Entebbe International Airport for departure. This final day ensures you enjoy one more safari experience while keeping travel practical and well-timed, making the trip complete for those with limited days.
What's Included
Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 3
Chimpanzee permit
Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
English-speaking professional driver-guide
Accommodation
Park entrance fees
Meals as specified (full board: breakfast, lunch,
dinner)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
All relevant government taxes and fees
Not Included
International flights to/from Entebbe
Uganda visa ($50–$100 depending on nationality)
Travel insurance (medical and evacuation coverage
mandatory)
Domestic flight
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge
staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any meals not explicitly stated as
included
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