4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest

4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest

Our 4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest offers an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure, combining classic savanna wildlife viewing with an intimate primate tracking experience. You will start your 4-day adventure in Queen Elizabeth Park, famous for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, herds of elephants, and vast buffalo and leopards. You will enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you see elephants taking water on the riverbanks, crocodiles in the water, hippos, and a lot of water birds. You will have time to visit Kalinzu Forest, see beautiful lush tea plantations with chances of taking pictures here against the background of extensive tea plantations and the thick Kalinzu forest. You will stroll in this forest, cross seasonal rivers, and trek the forest with chances to stop over and relax on different trails. You will have a chance to picture the chimpanzees for about one hour before exiting the forest. This 4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest is one of the most affordable 4-day tours to see wildlife and chimpanzees in Uganda.


Tour Highlights

  • Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector.
  • Scenic boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
  • Spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest.
  • Explore lush tea plantations and landscapes.
  • Guided game drives in diverse habitats.
  • Witness vast herds of Uganda kob.
  • Encounter various bird species along safari.
  • Relaxing lodge stay with wildlife views.

Detailed Itinerary Day By Day

Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains

Your 4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes approximately 6–7 hours, following a scenic route via Mbarara. A mandatory stop at the Equator in Kayabwe allows for a photo opportunity and a chance to stretch your legs. After lunch in a convenient town like Fort Portal or Mbarara, you will complete the journey to the park and check in to your lodge. The late afternoon is reserved for an introductory game drive, where you can spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs, and various antelopes as the sun begins to set over the savanna. Dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.


Accommodation

Meal Plan

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. The early hours offer the best chance to spot predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas as they return from their nocturnal hunts. You'll see large herds of Uganda kob and other magnificent wildlife grazing on the savanna. After lunch and a short rest, you will embark on a two-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This is a prime opportunity to witness one of the world's largest concentrations of hippos, along with crocodiles, bathing elephants, and over 600 species of birds.


Accommodation

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and Ishasha Sector

Following an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve, located just 40 minutes from Queen Elizabeth's Mweya section. After a briefing, you will set off on your chimpanzee tracking expedition with an experienced guide. The trek can last 2–4 hours as you follow the chimpanzees' movements through the forest's terrain, with an excellent chance of a successful sighting. Later, you will travel south to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park (a drive of about 2–3 hours), famed for its tree-climbing lions. You'll spend the afternoon on a game drive in search of these rare, magnificent cats.


Accommodation

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ishasha Game Drive and Return to Kampala

On your final day of your 4 Days Budget Queen Elizabeth Park and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest, enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Ishasha sector for one last opportunity to spot the tree-climbing lions and other savanna wildlife. After the game drive, you will enjoy a final breakfast before beginning the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive back will take approximately 6–7 hours, depending on your final destination and traffic. You will carry with you memories of thrilling wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes, and the unforgettable experience of tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

 

Accommodation

Meal Plan

Breakfast & Lunch

Cost Includes

  • Chimpanzee permit
  • All activities as specified in the itinerary
  • Ground transport in custom 4WD safari vehicles
  • Bottled water during all safari activities
  • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of professional English-speaking driver-guides
  • Driver allowances and park entry fees
  • All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)

Cost Excludes

  • Visa (obtainable on arrival)
  • International and Internal Flights not specified
  • Personal needs such as gratuities and souvenirs
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Laundry fees (available at lodges at additional cost)
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and drinks other than water

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