Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzees. It also contains over 375 species of birds. Kibale adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park.
Day 1: Arrival – Airport pick up
1000 Shades of Green representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at Laico Hotel Entebbe or Two Friends Hotel Entebbe (B&B)
Day 2: Entebbe – Kasese
After a relaxed breakfast our guide will drive you to Entebbe International Airport in time for your flight to Kasese. On arrival, our guide will pick you up and drive you to your lodge. In the evening you will proceed for a nature walk at Bigodi swamp. Retire for dinner and Overnight at Kibale Primate Lodge B.L.D
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest
Rally behind your game ranger for briefing and later proceed to Kibale forest for sessional chimpanzee tracking experience. Return to the lodge in the afternoon and depart Kibale and heading towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive provides a chance to see beautiful, cool Crater Lakes and possibly the Great Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Game Lodge B.L.D
Day 4: Game drive and Boat cruise
The day begins with an early morning search for tree climbing lions and mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. We search for elephants, buffaloes and other wild animals in their natural habitat before returning for lunch. In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. Thanks to the abundant birdlife that is sighted, and the elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos that are cooling off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Game Lodge B.L.D
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth – Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, exit Queen Elizabeth National Park heading to the airstrip. You will arrive at Entebbe in the afternoon and our guide will drop you at your preferred lodge.
From $1,884
Inclusions
- Ground Transportation throughout the trip
- Accommodation in the preferred category
- Meals as indicated on the aforesaid Meal Plans
- Activities as stipulated the safari program
- Local scheduled flights
- Services of English-speaking driver / guide
- Gorilla permits $600 per person
- Chimpanzee permits
- Batwa Cultural experience
Exclusions
- Entry permit/visas for Uganda if required
- All drinks apart from those served for breakfast
- Beverages, tips, souvenirs and all items of a personal nature
- Any deviation from the suggest program
- All extras NOT mentioned in the inclusive section
- Any personal insurance covers
