Safari Tour: Chimpanzee Tracking and Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth Park - Uganda Safari Tour
3-Day Uganda Safari Tour by Mitano Adventures
Offered by - Mitano Adventures
Tour Features
The journey unfolds in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where wide savannahs and rich wetlands come alive with wildlife. Elephants, buffaloes, and leopards roam the plains while hippos and crocodiles crowd the Kazinga Channel during a scenic boat cruise. Above, birds fill the skies with color and sound, and nearby forests shelter chimpanzees moving through the trees. It is a brief but powerful story of Africa’s wild beauty in one of its most biodiverse parks.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 2 | Bush Lodge (QE National Park) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 2 - Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise
The day begins with an early morning game drive across the open plains, where the park slowly comes alive with wildlife. Expect to encounter a wide range of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, and big cats such as lions and leopards. In quieter corners, hyenas and warthogs often appear along the tracks as you explore deeper into the park. The wetlands and open savannah also attract a rich variety of birdlife, with storks and other water birds gathering in seasonal areas, while distant salt lakes may reveal flocks of flamingos.
Later, the experience continues with a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 36-kilometre waterway linking Lake George and Lake Edward. From the water, you’ll witness hippos surfacing and yawning in large pods, Nile crocodiles resting along the banks, and warthogs moving through the shoreline grass. Elephants are often seen gathering to drink and bathe at the water’s edge, while birdlife thrives all around you. With binoculars in hand, the channel opens up a remarkable view of wildlife living in perfect rhythm between land and water.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge (QE National Park)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Entebbe International Ai
This morning, set out for an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kalinzu Forest. Wander through the lush forest trails and enjoy a memorable encounter with the playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After the trek, begin the drive back to Kampala, stopping at the Equator for photos and lunch Continue the journey back, marking the conclusion of your three-day Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife safari. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe by evening, carrying with your memories of Uganda’s incredible wildlife and landscapes.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 6, 2031
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Mitano Adventures
Mitano Adventures is a locally owned safari company based in Uganda, dedicated to creating authentic and memorable travel experiences across Uganda Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda. We specialize in gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, and tailor-made tours. With experienced guides and a passion for East Africa, we help travelers discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage through carefully crafted safari adventures.
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