Tree Climbing Lions in Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree Climbing Lions in Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day One: Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe
Day Two: Transfer to Kibale National park
Day Three: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day Four: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park National Park
Day Five: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Day Six: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Experience
Kibale National Park is a national park in Western Uganda, protecting moist evergreen rain forest. It is 766 square kilometres in size and is located between 1,100 metres to 1,600 metres in elevation.
Begin exploring the wonders of this fascinating region of Africa with our top attraction – the Chimpanzee Safari in Kibale National Park. Deep in the evergreen rainforest of Kibale, you will come face to face with man’s closest living relative. Kibale forest is the best place in the world to see Chimpanzees in the wild. The forest is frequently used by documentary film-makers, including the great Attenborough. With the highest density of Chimpanzees in the world, and with 13 other rare primates, the enormous Kibale forest is a world treasure. It is advisable that you book your travel as soon as you identify your travel dates on your calendar, since there is sometimes scarcity in Chimp permits.
Queen Elizabeth Experience
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the serrated Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent panoramas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob. As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music and more. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities. Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly an Assortment of Wonders! Size: 1,978km². Queen Elizabeth spans the equator line; monuments on either side of the road mark the exact spot where it crosses latitude 00. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park, and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.The park is home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.The Katwe explosion craters mark the park’s highest point at 1,350m above sea level, while the lowest point is at 910m, at Lake Edward.
What is included:
- Transportation
- Maximum 5 nights’ Accommodation during your Safari in Uganda
- Entrance fees
- Chimpanzee Permit
- Game Drives
- Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- All meals excluding drinks during the tour
What is excluded:
- International air transport
- Visa fees
- Insurance
- Optional Extras
- All drinks not mentioned above
- Tips and Personal shopping
Optional Extras:
- Community walk
- Semiliki Hot Springs
- Amabere Caves
- Ndere Center Cultural Performances
- Visit to the Source of the Mighty River Nile
- Shopping at the Buganda Road Crafts Village
Important to note when doing chimp tracking
- Hiking shoes are important
- Rain gear/jacket is ideal
- Stay at least 8 meters away from the Chimpanzees
- Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted during Chimpanzee Tracking
- Avoid flash Photography
- Do not make noise or make sudden movements
- Do not track Chimpanzees when you have illnesses like: Flue, cough and Diarrhoea
- Always stay together in a group
- Human waste should be buried 30cm (12”) deep
- If you must sneeze or cough cover your face and turn away from the Chimpanzees, as they can catch coughs and colds from humans
