Uganda · Safari

4-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Rhinos, Chimps and Nile Cruise

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 02 Track habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Budongo Forest
  • 03 Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
  • 04 Take a boat cruise through the Nile Delta
  • 05 Look out for a variety of bird species, including cormorants, storks, and kingfishers

Explore Uganda's wildlife on a 4-day safari that begins with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and continues to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy game drives to spot animals such as lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, warthogs, and Ugandan cobs, then take a boat cruise through the Nile Delta to see crocodiles, water-loving wildlife, and a variety of bird species. The journey also includes chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest, where you can observe habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

The journey also includes chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest, where you can observe habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

  • Meet your guide at your hotel in Kampala, where you will receive a briefing about the safari before beginning your journey.
  • Travel to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and visit Uganda's endangered wild rhinos.
  • After your safari, take a short drive to Masindi town for lunch.
  • Continue to Murchison National Park and check in at the lodge.
  • Take a short evening walk to the grand Murchison Falls, located in the middle of the national park.

Overnight stay at the lodge in Murchison National Park.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Nile Delta Boat Cruise

  • Have an early morning breakfast and begin your safari.
  • Go for a game drive in Murchison National Park and spot wild animals, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, warthogs, Ugandan cobs, and many other savanna animals.
  • Travel back to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax.
  • Go on a boat cruise in the Nile Delta to spot water species such as crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and hippos.
  • Enjoy bird-watching during the boat cruise, as the Nile Delta is known for its unique range of bird species, including cormorants, storks, and kingfishers.
  • Travel back to your lodge in Murchison National Park.
3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest

  • Have breakfast and then travel to Budongo Forest, home to wild habituated chimpanzees.
  • Arrive at Budongo Forest Eco Lodge and attend a briefing on chimpanzee tracking rules.
  • Begin your chimpanzee tracking tour.
  • Once the chimpanzees are found, you will be given one hour to observe them and learn about their lifestyle.
  • Travel back to the lodge in Murchison National Park and spend the night there.
4
Day 04

Return to Kampala and Departure

  • Have an early morning breakfast.
  • Travel back to Kampala and depart for your destination.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Nile Delta, Budongo Forest

Where this trip takes you

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Nile Delta, Budongo Forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Game drive
  • Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Accommodation on full board
  • Park entrance fees
  • English-speaking Ugandan guide/driver

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Entry visa
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Accommodation before and after the tour
  • Laundry costs
  • Costs of a personal nature
  • Souvenirs

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • Binoculars
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Long pants
  • Rain jacket

Know before you go

  • Yellow fever vaccination is an entry requirement to Uganda.
  • Group discounts available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $400.00 — $840.00
Double Sharing $400.00 — $840.00

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