4-Day Budget Safari – Chimps, Lions & Craters
Tour Type: Budget Adventure Safari
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Start & End: Kampala or Entebbe
Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kalinzu Forest
Accommodation: Budget Lodges or Guesthouses (En-Suite Rooms)
Transport: 4x4 Safari Van with Pop-up Roof
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Overview
This action-packed 4-day safari is ideal for wildlife lovers on a budget. Enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with chances to spot lions, elephants, and buffalo. Then head into Kalinzu Forest Reserve for affordable chimpanzee tracking in a pristine natural setting. Explore volcanic crater lakes, go birdwatching, and cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel — all without breaking the bank.
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Highlights
• Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest (budget alternative to Kibale)
• Crater Lake Exploration & community walk
• Affordable Lodges with scenic views
• Optional: Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha Sector
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Early morning pickup and drive west (approx. 6–7 hrs)
• Stop at the equator monument for photos & souvenirs
• Optional visit to tea plantations or local market en route
• Short evening game drive upon arrival
• Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages or Tembo Safari Lodge
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
• Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains
o Look for lions, elephants, warthogs, antelope, and more
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
o See hippos, crocodiles, elephants & tons of birdlife
• Optional: Evening cultural performance or night walk
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest & Crater Lakes
• Early breakfast, then transfer to Kalinzu Forest (approx. 1 hr)
• Brie

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