6 Days Big Five & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will meet our professional safari guide for a safari briefing.

Begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, you will track rhinos on foot and learn about Uganda's rhino conservation efforts.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below.

Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Location:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meal Plan:

Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, embark on a game drive across the northern sector of the park.

Expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, waterbucks, and if lucky, leopards.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, look out for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Location:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park.

The drive takes you through traditional villages, tea plantations, and beautiful countryside landscapes.

Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day relaxing while enjoying views of the surrounding forest and crater lakes.

Location:

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, proceed to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Track habituated chimpanzees through the forest and observe their fascinating behavior in their natural habitat.

Return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers.

Location:

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a scenic crater lakes tour around the Kibale region.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcanic crater lakes and surrounding landscapes while learning about the area's geology and history.

After lunch, participate in a community experience where you will interact with local residents and learn about their traditions, culture, and daily life.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Location:

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin your return journey to Entebbe.

Enjoy lunch en route and continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight or transfer to your hotel.

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and Lunch