Tour Overview
This 4-day budget safari takes you to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations. The trip combines thrilling game drives, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in the Kyambura Gorge (also called the “Valley of Apes”). Designed for budget travelers, this tour offers affordable yet comfortable accommodation, great wildlife encounters, and memorable adventures in Uganda’s safari wilderness.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside with a stop at the Equator.
- Game drives in the Kasenyi plains to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and more.
- Chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kyambura Gorge.
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise – hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.
- Breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes.
- Affordable and comfortable budget safari lodges.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe by your safari guide.
- Stop at the Uganda Equator for photos.
- Enroute lunch in Mbarara.
- Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.
- Check into your budget lodge and relax.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
- Early breakfast and head for a morning game drive in Kasenyi plains.
- Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs.
- Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.
- Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birds.
- Evening relaxation at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge & Crater Lake Exploration
- After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking.
- Follow the trails with a ranger guide to encounter chimps and learn about their behaviors.
- After lunch, explore crater lakes and enjoy scenic views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala/Entebbe
- Early breakfast and short game drive as you exit the park.
- Stop for lunch in Mbarara.
- Continue to Kampala/Entebbe for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
- Park entry fees.
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kyambura Gorge.
- Game drives & Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Accommodation (budget options) and meals as per the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Uganda visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, alcoholic drinks).
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
