Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Trekking Tour in Murchison Falls and Budongo Forest from Kampala

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos at the Rhino Sanctuary in north-western Uganda
  • 02 Trek to the top of Murchison Falls and capture beautiful views of the landscape
  • 03 Cruise the Albert Nile to photograph crocodiles, water birds, and kingfishers
  • 04 Explore Budongo Forest on a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience

Visit north-western Uganda on this 3-day trekking tour through Murchison Falls and Budongo Forest. Track rhinos at the Rhino Sanctuary, trek to the top of Murchison Falls for beautiful views of the landscape, and enjoy wildlife encounters in the national park. The journey also includes a boat cruise to spot crocodiles and water birds, along with a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo Forest.

After lunch, embark on a three-hour boat cruise to take pictures of crocodiles, water birds, and kingfishers before returning for a sunset game drive near the shores of the Albert Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Rhino Trekking and Murchison Falls Visit

  • Meet your Kampala tour guide upon arrival and drive to the Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking.

  • Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and, upon arrival, trek to the top of the falls while clicking beautiful pictures.

Return to the camp for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Albert Nile Boat Cruise

  • Drive around the park and spot the Big Five, along with other mammals and birds found in abundance in Murchison Falls National Park.

  • After lunch, embark on a three-hour boat cruise to take pictures of crocodiles, water birds, and kingfishers before returning for a sunset game drive near the shores of the Albert Nile.

Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking and Departure

  • Drive to Budongo Forest for a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience before transferring to Kampala International Airport for departure.

Rhino Sanctuary treks, Murchison Falls viewpoint, Albert Nile boat cruise, Budongo Forest chimp trekking

Where this trip takes you

Rhino Sanctuary treks, Murchison Falls viewpoint, Albert Nile boat cruise, Budongo Forest chimp trekking

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Ground transportation

  • English-speaking Kampala tour guide

  • Rhino trekking permits

  • Meals

  • Accommodation

  • Park entrance

  • Game drives

  • Boat cruise

  • Chimpanzee trekking permits

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets

  • Visa

  • Gratuity

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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