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4 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Chimp Trekking Safari

Overview

Our 4 day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Chimp Trekking Safari is designed for those with limited time who want to experience game drives, breathtaking scenery, chimpanzee trekking, and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Situated in western Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its game viewing, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge, and nature walks. This safari starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala, but can also be arranged from other towns in Uganda, offering a chance to explore the northern part of the park while trekking chimpanzees.

Itinerary Summary for the 4 day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Chimp Trekking Safari

Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Day 3: Morning game drive and afternoon chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

Key Details

Accommodation: Included
Group Size: Maximum of 6 people per group
Departure: Tours can start any day and are customizable
Solo Travelers: Welcome
Age Limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pickup from the Hotel and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel or lodge in the morning and driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your guide will provide a briefing on what to expect, drive times, and ensure you have the necessary gear for the safari. The journey takes you through small towns along the Kampala-Mbarara highway, where you can see royal drum makers and local markets. A stop at the Equator crossing in Kasyabwe allows for stretching and photographs. Lunch will be served en route, and upon arrival at the park, you can relax before an optional evening game drive.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge or similar
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early coffee or tea before heading to the Kasenyi plains for a game drive. The plains are home to diverse wildlife, and with luck, you may spot buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, and big cats like lions and leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head to the Mweya Peninsula for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This channel is known for its high concentration of hippos and over 400 species of water birds, offering excellent opportunities to see hippos, birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and more. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge or similar
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Game Drive and Chimpanzee Trekking

After breakfast, embark on another game drive in the Kasenyi plains to explore any wildlife you may have missed. Return to the lodge for lunch, then drive to the Kyambura Gorge in the afternoon for a briefing before your chimpanzee trek. The trek can be somewhat strenuous, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you'll spend an hour with them before heading back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge or similar
Meals: All meals included

Day 4

Return to Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, or continue to Kampala if that is your final destination.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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