Departure City
Kampala/ Entebbe
Arrival City
Masindi
Accomodation
Heritage safari lodge, Kibale forest camp
Guide
Guided
Language
English, Swahili
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Mineral Water
Available
Transportation
4x4 Tour van
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
80
Group Size
1 - 80
Destinations
Kibale Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Activities
Bird watching, Boat cruising, Game Drive, Rhino Tracking, Swamp walk, Trekking
Trip Type
Long Safaris
Difficulty
Hard

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through the heart of Uganda’s wilderness. This adventure takes you north to the iconic Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfall and an abundance of wildlife. From there, you’ll head south-west to the lush, tropical Kibale National Park, renowned for its incredible chimpanzee tracking experiences. This itinerary offers a perfect mix of scenic drives, thrilling wildlife encounters, and relaxing natural beauty before returning to Kampala.

Day 01 :

TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NP VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY

After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by the guide about the 5 days’ safari. You will then set off from your hotel as you embark on the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you will meet the site guide and get a briefing before heading to the bush in search of the rhinos. The tracking will take approximately 3 hours. Return and have lunch before proceeding with our journey to Masindi town.

You will proceed to the park and visit the top of the falls. This site gives spectacular views of some parts of the park as well as Murchison falls. You will take photos and proceed to the lodge for check-in, relaxation and overnight.

Day 02 :

GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE

Have an early breakfast and proceed to the park for the game drive, you will be able to view various animals such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, lions, and also different bird species among others. After lunch go for a boat cruise during the afternoon on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls.

Have dinner and Overnight.

Day 03 :

TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK AND BIGODI SANCTUARY WALK

Have breakfast set off from your hotel as you embark on the journey to Kibale National Park, located in western Uganda, approximately 4 hours away. Along the way, enjoy views of the lush countryside, tea plantations, and local villages. You will have a stopover for lunch before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and freshen up.

In the afternoon, embark on a guided nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, an excellent spot for primate viewing where you will be able to see some other primates like the mongoose, bush pigs, baboons, birdwatching, and learning about local conservation efforts. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 04 :

CHIMPANZEE TREKKING

After an early breakfast, you will head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking, Kibale National Park is known as the "Primate Capital of the World", boasting over 13 different primate species, including chimpanzees, olive baboons, and colobus monkeys.

The chimpanzee trekking experience will take between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees. Once you locate a group, you will spend one full hour observing them in their natural habitat. You will see them feeding, grooming, playing, and communicating with each other, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience.

After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch relaxation then dinner and overnight

Day 05 :

TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA

Wake up and have breakfast the transfer back to Kampala