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3-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Kalinzu Forest Tour

Accra, Uganda

3-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Kalinzu Forest Tour

5.0 / 5 · 18 reviews Offered by Allanblackia Safaris 3-Day

Overview

Experience Uganda like never before in just 3 days, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kalinzu Forest tour. I know it may sound impossible to exhaust Queen Elizabeth and Kalinzu in just 3 days, but it's very possible. While in the park, take on a game drive and boat cruise safaris to capture the park's savannah and aquatic lifestyles. Visit the Kalinzu for a primate encounter. Arrival will be at Entebbe International Airport, and also the departure, unless specified at the drop-off location.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

Route

Entebbe to Entebbe

Via Queen Elizabeth NP, Kalinzu FR (Chimps)

Country & park

Uganda

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

Accommodation

Pumba Safari Cottages - Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

3-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Kalinzu Forest Tour
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,133 USD $769 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Uganda
Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3 Kalinzu FR (Chimps)
End Entebbe (Day 3)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Pumba Safari Cottages

Day 1-2

Pumba Safari Cottages

Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

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Day 3

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 1

Arrival and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Through the gates on the arrival terminal at Entebbe International Airport, our driver guide will usher you into the country with a short briefing on how your 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kalinzu Forest tour will go. Journey to the western side of the country for about 6 hours with an en route lunch to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will arrive at your lodge by evening in time for dinner and rest. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive and boat cruise

Day 2

Game drive and boat cruise

Wake up to the melodies of some of the bird species in the park, singing you to your early breakfast at your lodge. Your driver guide will take you on a game drive adventure in the Kasenyi plains of the park. Expect to encounter animals like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, waterbucks, etc. From morning to noon, you will explore these plains, encountering various animals, and then return to the lodge for lunch. Head to the Katungulu landing site at Kazinga Channel in the afternoon to begin your boat cruise experience. Witness the largest population of hippos in the country as you sail along their large schools, as the crocodiles look on from the banks of the channel. Not far from them, you can spot other animals like elephants, antelopes, and buffaloes as they quench their thirst. Watch the sun as it sets while shining its final rays on the water, crafting a scenic view from the movies. Head to the lodge for dinner and rest later. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest and departure

Day 3

Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest and departure

Edging closer to the end of your trip, drive to Kalinzu Forest at the briefing center for a pre-trek briefing after breakfast. Kalinzu Forest is one of those few chimpanzee habitats in the country where one can have an incredible time with the chimpanzee primates. The briefing also includes grouping into groups of 8 people and allocating a ranger guide to guide on the tracking of the chimps. A few hours into the forest, the tracking will begin, and though it may sound like a piece of cake but it’s quite challenging for the unfit. Upon encountering the chimpanzees, you will be given an hour to spend in the presence of these primates, taking pictures, and watching them as they tackle their day’s chores. Drive for lunch at your lodge and check out of your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and depart. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
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
Allanblackia Safaris
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Offered by

Allanblackia Safaris

5.0 operator rating 18 reviews

Allan Blackia Safaris is an indigenous company offering some of the most experiential, client-centered tour services in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania Our all-round menu includes off-the-beaten track birding, adventure, trek- king, wildlife safaris, honey moon safaris, water rafting, research and camping experiences among others.

Office In

Uganda

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)

Member Of

USAGA & UTB

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Personalized, goes above and beyond for you

It was an amazing experience, Sympathy is very genuine and thinks of everything! Communication is so smooth, quick replies, makes it personalized easily, very reliable company and during the trip he really took the extra step to make things run smoothly and special.

Fien · Netherlands

Verified

Fabulous

I went with my daughter for 8 days and everything was perfect since the beginning until the end. Francis and Aggrey always taking care for everything and very experienced and nice Tour guides. I would love to come back again

Miguel Katzenstein · Portugal

Verified

Amazing!!!!

We chose this company thanks to a direct acquaintance of friends who work in Uganda. We couldn't have made a better choice! A 9-day tour starting in Entebbe, spending a night at the rhino sanctuary, reaching Murchison Falls, continuing on to Queen Elizabeth Park, and finishing the tour at Lake Mburo. Perfect organization, high professionalism, and maximum availability from Sympathy, who organized the tour for us months ago, and from Giuliano and Chris, who accompanied us on this wonderful adventure, providing us with tons of fun and becoming part of our family. More than a vacation, I would call it a life experience for both us and our children, which will remain forever in our hearts.

Alessia, Ennio, Angela e Amedeo · Italy

Verified

Excellent, Professional, Adaptable, Trustworthy and the Best

Look no further for your trip to any part of Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania. I am a seasoned traveller having visited over 100 countries and many parts of Africa. Allanblackia Safaris stood out for me. Before the trip, they gave suggestions, answered my many questions and adapted the trip to suit my wishes. When my trip across Uganda and Rwanda arrived, Sympathy was excellent from start to finish. Informative, reliable and showed me so much more than just 'the brochure.' 'I must just take you here...' Sympathy went above and beyond from start to finish. He also has strong family values and gives back to the community. Whilst we were away, a family got stung by a bogus Safari company. Sympathy sorted a trip for them quickly with another company. He said, 'Worry about payment later - lets sort your holiday first.' This is the measure of the man - a decent human being. So book with Allenblackia Safaris (the name of his dad's favourite tree by the way) and you will have an experience of a lifetime across your chosen African country. Thank you Allanblackia Safaris for being the best.

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David · United Kingdom

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Pumba Safari Cottages - Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Allanblackia Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Allanblackia Safaris.

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