Chimps in Queen Elizabeth

3 Days in Queen Elizabeth

$800-990 USD

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Safari summary

A 3-day adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park centered around chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge—often called the “Valley of Apes”—offers a thrilling blend of wildlife, scenery, and primate encounters. On day one, travelers journey from Kampala to the park with scenic stopovers at the Equator and Igongo Cultural Museum before settling in for an evening game drive across the savannah. Day two begins with an early trek into the lush, 100-meter-deep Kyambura Gorge, where visitors hike through tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzees, alongside sightings of red-tailed monkeys, baboons, and vibrant birdlife. The afternoon brings a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, revealing hippos, crocodiles, and elephants at the water’s edge. On the final day, a morning game drive through Kasenyi Plains offers a last glimpse of lions, buffaloes, and antelope before heading back to Kampala, enriched by Uganda’s natural beauty and unforgettable primate encounters

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer from kampala to queen

The transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park is a scenic journey , The journey heads on Masaka–Mbarara–Bushenyi road, which offers glimpses of Lake Mburo National Park,. Both routes are paved and offer opportunities for cultural stopovers, such as the Equator crossing and local craft markets. For those seeking speed and comfort, scheduled flights from Entebbe to Kasese reducing travel time to about an hour and offering aerial views of Uganda’s lush landscapes.

Enshama Game Lodge

Game drive and boat safari

A game drive and boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park offer a dynamic duo of wildlife experiences across land and water. The game drive—typically takes you deep into the savannah where lions, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs roam freely, Meanwhile, the boat safari along the Kazinga Channel unveils a different world: pods of hippos wallow in the shallows, Nile crocodiles bask on the banks, and elephants gather to drink, making for an unforgettable Ugandan safari experience.

Enshama game lodge

Return to kampala

An early morning drive to Kyambura Gorge, a lush, forested ravine known as the “Valley of Apes.” After a briefing by park rangers on trekking etiquette and safety, with a magical hour spent observing the chimps in their natural habitat—feeding, grooming, and swinging through the canopy. After the trek, travelers embark on a scenic return journey to Kampala, with a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and souvenirs, arriving in the capital by early evening, filled with memories of Uganda

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