Uganda · Safari

6-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Murchison Falls and Kibale

6 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track wild rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 02 Take a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
  • 03 Cruise the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • 04 Trek through Kibale Forest National Park to spot chimpanzees

Experience the wilderness of Uganda on this 6-day tour through two famous national parks. Track wild rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, explore Murchison Falls National Park on a game drive and a boat safari on the Nile, and enjoy views of the powerful waterfall while spotting a wide range of wildlife. Continue to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking and encounters with other primates before returning to Kampala.

See where the world's longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43 m below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to Kampala

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and drive to your hotel in Kampala.
  • Reach the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • Depart for Murchison Falls National Park early in the morning.
  • Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and lunch.
  • Arrive at the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Para Safari Lodge/ Chobe Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison Lodge/ Murchison River Lodge (Mid-Budget) or Red Chili Campsite (Budget facility)

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

3
Day 03

Game Drive, Nile Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

  • Begin the day with a cup of African coffee, then set off for the day.
  • Cross the Nile by ferry to the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Spot wild animals like elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyenas, and leopards.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and lunch.
  • Go on a boat cruise safari upstream and approach the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, stopping just 10 meters from the Devils Cauldron.
  • Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs.
  • Try bird-watching and look for Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare Shoebill stork.
  • Disembark from the boat and start the hike to the top of the falls (approx. 1 hour).
  • See where the world's longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43 m below.
  • Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale

  • Wake up early in the morning and drive to Kibale.
  • Drive through Fort Portal, which rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon.
  • Arrive at a lodge in Kibale for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali Lodge (upmarket), Primate Lodge or Kibale Forest Camp (mid-market) or Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

5
Day 05

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetland Walk

  • Have an early morning breakfast and drive to the starting point of chimpanzee tracking.
  • Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park and start the trek while looking for the chimps.
  • Spot other primates like the Red colobus monkey, the rare L'Hoests monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Red-tailed monkeys, Bushbabies, and Pottos.
  • Visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and take a guided walk around the swamp, spotting a wide range of flora and fauna.
  • View a variety of butterflies, bird species, and other insects.
  • Travel back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali Lodge (upmarket), Primate Lodge or Kibale Forest Camp (mid-market) or Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

6
Day 06

Crater Region Visit and Return to Kampala

  • Have an early morning breakfast, meet with the tour guide, and prepare for departure.
  • Visit the crater region, the natural bridge, and enjoy the view of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountain.
  • Proceed to Kampala for your flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Local Ugandan tour guide
  • Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Rhino tracking
  • Game drive
  • Boat cruise

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visas

What to bring

  • Hiking attire and shoes

Know before you go

  • Prices are adjustable depending on one's budget.
  • Costs are subject to change at the time of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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