Uganda · Safari

7-Day Uganda Honeymoon Safari with Big Five and Chimpanzee Trekking

7 Days Round trip from Nwoya Moderate pace

Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Murchison Falls National Park on thrilling game drives
02 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to complete the Big Five
03 Trek with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park
04 Cruise Kazinga Channel and spot hippos, elephants, and diverse wildlife

Discover the best of Uganda on this 7-day safari through Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Encounter Africa's Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, while enjoying thrilling game drives and scenic boat cruises. Trek with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, explore Bigodi Wetland and local communities, and take in spectacular views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori ranges, and Kazinga Channel. This journey combines extraordinary wildlife encounters with Uganda's rich natural beauty.

Discover the best of Uganda on this 7-day safari through Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kasese, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Meet your driver-guide at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed, briefed on your safari, and transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
Travel through western Uganda, taking in the rich landscapes and abundant flora and fauna during the approximately five-hour journey.
Arrive at your accommodation at around 7 pm, check in, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Murchison Falls Boat Cruise

Rise early at 6:30 am, enjoy breakfast, and meet your driver and ranger guide for a morning game drive while the animals are most active.
Encounter herds of buffaloes, elephants, prides of lions, and leopards, which make up Africa's Big Four, and, if you are fortunate, observe lions hunting. You can also expect to see giraffes, hartebeests, kobs, baboons, and a variety of birds.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
At 2 pm, embark on a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, then visit the top of the falls for panoramic views and photography.
Return to the lodge for a candlelit dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Rise at around 7 am, enjoy a hearty breakfast, check out of the lodge, and meet your driver-guide to begin the transfer to Kibale Forest National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Track rhinos at Ziwa for approximately two hours to complete your Big Five encounter.
Return for lunch at 1 pm, then continue the journey to Kibale Forest National Park.
Arrive at your accommodation in the late evening, around 6 pm, check in, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 04

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Experience

Rise at around 7 am, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and meet your driver-guide for transfer to Kanyanchu Guest Information Centre for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking etiquette.
Be assigned a chimpanzee community to track, accompanied by a ranger guide who will answer all your questions.
Enjoy the forest's bird melodies and lush canopies, then spend one hour observing chimpanzees as they play and feed, capturing photographs along the way.
Return to the briefing centre to collect your chimpanzee trekking certificate, then head back to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland to spot monkeys, birds, and diverse tree species. Engage with local communities, enjoy cultural dances, and sample local coffee or beer.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal

Rise early at 6:30 am, enjoy breakfast, and meet your driver-guide for transfer to Kasese via Fort Portal.
Visit Crater Valley Kibale (CVK) and marvel at the spectacular crater lakes while enjoying views of the Rwenzori ranges. Capture photographs at scenic viewpoints, including the "Top of the World."
Explore Fort Portal's tea plantations before enjoying lunch.
Continue the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Rise early at 6:30 am, enjoy breakfast, and meet your driver-guide for a morning game drive to encounter wildlife, including herds of buffaloes, elephants, prides of lions, leopards, and various antelopes.
Return to the lodge mid-morning for relaxation and lunch.
In the evening, embark on a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel to observe hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a variety of birds while capturing the stunning sunset.
Visit the Equator before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 07

Return to Kampala and Departure

Enjoy breakfast, meet your driver-guide, check out of the lodge, and begin the transfer back to Kampala.
Travel via the Kasese-Mbarara highway and stop for lunch at Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara.
Continue the journey to Kampala, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda safari.