This private 5-Day Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth Safari combines the most rewarding experiences of Uganda in a clear, realistic route. Every day can be adjusted to your preferred lodge category, arrival point, fitness and travel pace.
Safari overview
This journey is designed for travellers who want knowledgeable local guiding, meaningful time in each destination and transparent planning. Road conditions, permit availability, park rules and seasonal wildlife movements are considered before confirmation.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Transfer to Kibale Forest and crater-lake country
Continue by private road transfer or scheduled flight along the most practical connection for the route. Driving time includes sensible comfort stops, border formalities where required and opportunities to appreciate the changing scenery.
Your guide keeps the day realistic and confirms the next lodge, activity meeting point and departure arrangements before the journey continues.
Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Wetland walk
Join experienced forest guides for a chimpanzee tracking experience, listening for calls and movement through the canopy before approaching a habituated community. The guide also interprets other primates, birds, trees and the wider rainforest ecosystem.
The day may include Bigodi Wetland, a tea experience or a gentle forest-edge walk, depending on the route and the chosen permit session.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Continue by private road transfer or scheduled flight along the most practical connection for the route. Driving time includes sensible comfort stops, border formalities where required and opportunities to appreciate the changing scenery.
Your guide keeps the day realistic and confirms the next lodge, activity meeting point and departure arrangements before the journey continues.
Kasenyi game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari
Set out with your private guide when wildlife activity is strongest. The route follows productive habitats rather than a fixed circuit, allowing time to watch animal behaviour, photograph responsibly and understand how the landscape supports each species.
A picnic or lodge lunch is arranged around the day’s route. Sightings remain natural, but careful pacing and local knowledge give the drive more depth than simply moving between checklist animals.
Morning wildlife viewing and departure
Set out with your private guide when wildlife activity is strongest. The route follows productive habitats rather than a fixed circuit, allowing time to watch animal behaviour, photograph responsibly and understand how the landscape supports each species.
A picnic or lodge lunch is arranged around the day’s route. Sightings remain natural, but careful pacing and local knowledge give the drive more depth than simply moving between checklist animals.
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meal plan stated in the final quotation
- Park entry fees and confirmed activities
- Airport or agreed arrival-point transfers
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
Not included
- International and regional flights unless specifically listed
- Visas, travel insurance, tips and personal purchases
- Optional activities not shown in the confirmed itinerary
- Changes caused by circumstances outside the operator’s control
Accommodation and upgrades
The published journey can use comfortable mid-range lodges, premium camps or luxury properties. We recommend exact lodges only after checking availability for your dates. Room type, meals and every upgrade are clearly shown in your personal proposal.
Important planning information
Gorilla, chimpanzee and selected park activities have limited availability and may require full advance payment. Passport details may be required for permits. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Rates can change because of park fees, taxes, fuel and lodge seasons, so request an updated quotation before booking flights.
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. We can change the starting city, number of nights, lodge level, activities and ending point.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. Unless clearly stated otherwise, the vehicle and guide are private to your booking.
How do I reserve the journey?
Send your dates and group details. Tavira checks availability, provides the exact quotation and explains the payment schedule before you confirm.
Make this safari yours
Share your dates, group size and preferred comfort level for an exact proposal.
