Uganda · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Uganda Jungle Expedition with Kibale Chimps and Nile Rafting

4 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy picturesque views of the Rwenzori Mountains on your way to Kibale
02 Discover the beauty of Bigodi Swamp and the stunning crater lakes near Kibale Forest
03 Get up close with playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat
04 Experience the excitement of white-water rafting on the world-famous Nile River

Embark on an unforgettable Ugandan adventure from Entebbe to Kibale Forest and Jinja. Travel through stunning landscapes with picturesque views of the Rwenzori Mountains, enjoy nature walks in Bigodi Swamp and around the crater lakes, and track playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The journey ends with the thrill of white-water rafting on the legendary Nile River, with a chance to visit its famous source when time allows.

The high concentration of monkeys, forest elephants, forest hogs, and birds - crowned by chimpanzee tracking - all make for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Uganda and Hotel Transfer

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport at any time of the day and meet your Uganda safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal

Start with a morning drive at 7:00 AM to Kibale Forest National Park through Fort Portal, passing lots of farmlands on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Enjoy scenic views of the Mountains of the Moon.
Have an early lunch in Fort Portal and arrive for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp in the early afternoon. Continue to the Top of the World craters and Lake Nkuruba, and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the lakes.

Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Evening Drive to Jinja

Take a walk in the forest, rated among the best for its rich primate life and birdlife. The high concentration of monkeys, forest elephants, forest hogs, and birds - crowned by chimpanzee tracking - all make for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After the tracking, drive to Jinja and arrive in the evening. The drive takes you through Kampala city and Mabira Forest to Jinja town, the source of the longest river in the world, the River Nile.

Day 04

White-Water Rafting on the Nile

Start with a cup of coffee and get ready for rafting on the Nile River. An option of full-day or half-day rafting will be advised according to the flight details, and when time allows, a boat trip to the source of the Nile will be arranged for the tourists.
Drive to Entebbe in the evening to prepare for your flight back home or to another destination.