10-Day Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee Tracking & Gorilla Habituation Safari.

  • 10 Days

Description

Duration

10 Days

Group Size

1-6

Language

English

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Highlights

  • Visit the powerful Murchison Falls National Park and witness the Nile squeezing through the narrow gorge
  • Exciting game drives with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes
  • Boat safari along the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world
  • Guided nature walks through tropical rainforests and crater lake regions
  • Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with extended time among mountain gorillas
  • Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills
  • Cultural interactions with local communities along the safari route
  • Birdwatching opportunities with sightings of diverse Albertine Rift species
  • Comfortable accommodation ranging from luxury to mid-range safari lodges throughout the journey

Included

  • Gorilla habituation permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale National Park
  • All ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Game drives and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Park entrance fees and ranger guide services
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari

Excluded

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips, and other personal expenses
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Extra accommodation before or after the safari

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Kampala

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Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by
your safari guide who will brief you about your safari adventure in Uganda,
famously known as the “Pearl of Africa.” You will then transfer to Kampala for
relaxation after your flight.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short city excursion around
Kampala including local markets, craft shops, and cultural sites.

Accommodation: Latitude 0 hotel.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2 - Transfer to Murchison falls- Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

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After breakfast, begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s
largest and oldest national park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking
on foot. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen.
Have en-route lunch, continue to Murchison Falls and visit the Top of the Falls
where the Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge creating a powerful
waterfall and dramatic scenery.
Accommodation: Entikko safari lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3 - Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile

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Wake up early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the park. Expect
to see elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, leopards, and many bird
species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the falls.
During the cruise, you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and
water birds along the riverbanks.
Accommodation: Entikko safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Transfer to Kibale National Park

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After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of
East Africa. The journey offers beautiful views of tea plantations, local villages,
and rolling hills.
Arrive in the evening for relaxation at your lodge surrounded by tropical forest
scenery.
Accommodation: Turacco treetops lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

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After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing before
starting chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. During the trek, you may encounter
chimpanzees swinging through trees, feeding, grooming, and communicating in
the forest.
Kibale is also home to other primates including black-and-white colobus monkeys,
red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, and baboons.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary,
famous for birdlife, monkeys, and community tourism experiences.
Accommodation: Turacco treetops lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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After breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic
landscapes including crater lakes, savannah plains, and views of the Rwenzori
Mountains.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, known for
its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes along the
shores.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7 - Morning Game Drive in Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-
climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees.
After the game drive, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to
nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The drive offers
spectacular views of terraced hills and rural communities.
Accommodation: Burunga Gorilla lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi.

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Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, transfer to the park
headquarters for briefing before beginning the Gorilla Habituation Experience.
Unlike normal gorilla trekking, habituation allows you to spend up to four hours
with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers and rangers. The
experience offers deeper insight into gorilla behavior, feeding patterns,
communication, and conservation efforts.
The trek can be challenging but incredibly rewarding as you encounter these
gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Accommodation: Burunga Gorilla lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 9 - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

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After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s
smallest savannah but rich in wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival, you can opt to enjoy evening activities such as boat cruise,
horseback safari, or bicycle riding safari where you may see zebras, impalas,
elands, buffaloes, and giraffes.

Accommodation: Kingarama safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 - Nature walk– Return to Entebbe

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park for another
chance to spot wildlife and birds.
Later, begin the return journey to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator crossing for
photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch.
You will then proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight
marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: No accommodation.

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