C-05 · Two Parks · Best Value Combo
5-Day Kibale + Queen Elizabeth
Chimps · Tree-Climbing Lions · Kazinga Channel · Maramagambo
"Uganda's two most iconic wildlife experiences in one seamless 5-day circuit: chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest — the primate capital of the world — followed by Queen Elizabeth National Park's tree-climbing lions, the Kazinga Channel's world-record hippo population, and the atmospheric Maramagambo Forest. This is the package that converts first-time Uganda visitors into lifelong Uganda enthusiasts."
5 Days / 4 Nights
Chimp Permit Included
All Meals & Transport
Expert Guide
95%+ Encounter Rate
C-05 · Chimpanzee Tracking
5-Day Kibale + Queen Elizabeth
From
$1,920
$160/mo × 12 months
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
PermitIncluded
LocationUganda
DeparturesAny day, year-round
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Flexible monthly payment plans available.
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2
National parks
900 km
Total driving distance
$250
Chimp permit included
Tree Lions
Unique to East Africa
Location & Key Highlights
Location
Kibale Forest NP + Queen Elizabeth NP — Uganda's two most visited parks in one seamless circuit
Highlights
Kibale chimp trek · Bigodi Wetland · Queen Elizabeth game drives · Kazinga Channel cruise · Tree-climbing lions · Maramagambo Forest
What Your Package Costs Cover
Vehicle fuel (900 km · 112 litres · $1.70/L)$191
4×4 vehicle hire (5 days × $90/day)$450
Expert driver-guide (5 days × $50/day)$250
Permit: $250 (Kibale chimp tracking permit)Included
Accommodation, meals, park fees & activitiesIncluded
Total package price per person$1,920
5-Day Itinerary — Day by Day
Day 1
Kampala / Entebbe → Kibale Forest NP (340 km)
Drive west to Kibale Forest National Park (340 km, 5–6 hours). Arrive mid-afternoon. Buffer zone forest walk. Evening briefing. Overnight Kibale lodge.
Day 2
CHIMP TRACKING — Kibale + Bigodi Wetland Walk
7:30am chimp trek from Kanyanchu. Spend 1 full hour with wild chimpanzees in Kibale's extraordinary canopy forest. Return for lunch. Afternoon: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk — 200+ bird species, sitatunga antelope, and 6+ primate species on a 4km community-guided trail. One of Uganda's best wildlife walks.
Day 3
Kibale → Queen Elizabeth NP via Crater Lakes (100 km)
Drive south from Kibale through the spectacular Fort Portal Crater Lakes zone — 50+ ancient volcanic lakes visible from the road. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park (100 km from Kibale, 2 hours). Arrive early afternoon. Game drive in Kasenyi plains — lion, elephant, buffalo, and Uganda kob. Sunset over Lake Edward.
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth — Kazinga Cruise + Ishasha Tree Lions
Morning: Kazinga Channel boat cruise — world's highest hippo concentration, massive Nile crocodiles, African skimmer, and extraordinary waterbirds. 2-hour cruise.
Afternoon: Drive to Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lion game drive. Find them in the fig tree canopies. Return to lodge via Maramagambo Forest bat caves — the python-eats-bat ecological story is one of Uganda's strangest and most memorable natural history moments.
Day 5
QE Morning Drive → Return Kampala / Entebbe (400 km)
Final dawn game drive in Queen Elizabeth before departing north to Kampala (400 km, 6 hours). Arrive Kampala/Entebbe by evening.
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Package Price
- Kibale chimp tracking permit ($250 pp)
- 4 nights accommodation (budget/mid range)
- All meals throughout
- Private 4×4 vehicle (900km, $191 fuel cost)
- UWA-licensed driver-guide (5 days)
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bigodi Wetland community walk
- All park entry fees (Kibale + Queen Elizabeth)
- Mineral water throughout
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All government taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Kyambura Gorge chimp tracking add-on ($50 pp)
- Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the best 5-day Uganda safari?
For wildlife variety, yes — this circuit is unbeatable at the 5-day mark. You get chimpanzee tracking, the best hippo viewing in Africa, tree-climbing lions, extraordinary birding, and the scenic Fort Portal crater lakes in one logistically seamless journey. It's also priced for flexibility with a 12-month payment plan.
Can I add gorilla trekking?
Yes — gorilla trekking can be added by extending to 7–8 days (adding Bwindi after Queen Elizabeth). This is essentially our PKG-002 Gorillas & Chimps Combo. Contact us to extend this package into a full primate circuit.
What's the best time of year for this circuit?
Year-round. Dry seasons (June–September, December–February) offer better game drives with animals concentrated at water. Wet season (March–May, October–November) offers lusher scenery, better birding, and lower prices. Chimpanzee tracking success is 95%+ year-round regardless of season.
"Chimpanzee tracking permits in Kibale are limited to 32 per day — and across Uganda, chimp encounters are among the most profoundly moving wildlife experiences on Earth. Start your Nile Abenteuer Safaris payment plan today and secure your date before it's gone."
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