4 Days Uganda Wildlife, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Safari

Visit Uganda and enjoy a rewarding 4-day Uganda wildlife safari to Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. This short safari is designed for travellers who want to experience a rich mix of chimpanzee tracking, classic wildlife viewing, birdlife, and beautiful western Uganda scenery in one well-paced trip. The safari allows you to track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, one of the best primate destinations in East Africa, and then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and memorable safari experiences. Along the way, you enjoy a journey that combines forest, savannah, wetlands, and some of Uganda’s most visited national parks, making the trip both varied and rewarding.

If you have four full days available and would prefer a safari that focuses on chimpanzees and wildlife rather than gorilla trekking, this is a strong alternative. It is ideal for travellers looking for a shorter Uganda safari that still offers meaningful wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and a well-balanced experience. Join our 4-day chimpanzee and wildlife safari to Kibale and Queen Elizabeth for an enjoyable introduction to Uganda’s natural beauty and diversity.

Safari Highlights

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
• guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise with wildlife and birdlife viewing
• game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• A chance to see tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
• sightings of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, antelopes, and primates

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Drive to the west very early in the morning after your breakfast. The drive will take you through Mityana to Fort-Portal. Along the way, you will view farms, the countryside area, and the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. You will stopover in Fort Portal for lunch and then drive to proceed to Kibale National Park. While in Fort Portal, you may visit the king’s palace. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge (Luxury) / Primate Lodge (Mid-range) / Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)

Day 2, Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk

After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a short briefing before starting your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest at about 8 am. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend one hour observing them, taking photographs, and enjoying their behaviour in their natural habitat. You may also spot other primates, such as grey-cheeked mangabeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys, together with rich forest flora and fauna that make the walk both interesting and rewarding. Return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Look out for monkeys, a variety of plant life, and bird species such as the great blue turaco, papyrus gonolek, African pitta, white-winged warbler, black-capped apalis, and yellow-rumped tinkerbird, among others. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge for  Luxury, Primate Lodge for Mid-range or Kibale Forest Camp for Budget.

Day 3, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey of about 3 hours. On arrival, you will check in at the lodge and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This experience gives you a chance to see different bird species, hippos, elephants, herds of buffalo, and crocodiles along the water. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge for Luxury, Kyambura Game Lodge for Mid-range, or Kasenyi Safari Camp for Budget

Day 4, Ishasha Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will proceed to the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is well known for its tree-climbing lions. During the game drive, you may also see various bird species, buffalo, antelopes, topis, and other wildlife.

You will then continue through the park for more wildlife viewing, with chances of spotting mongooses, warthogs, Cape buffaloes, leopards, and other small animals. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you will check out and drive back to Kampala, marking the end of your 4-day Uganda wildlife safari.

Inclusions

• return road transfers from Kampala
• private safari vehicle with a driver guide
• accommodation for 3 nights
• meals as per itinerary
• chimpanzee tracking permit
• park entry fees
• bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Exclusions

• international flights
• Uganda visa fees
• travel insurance
• personal expenses
• alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• tips and gratuities
• optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• laundry services