This 6-Day Uganda safari to Murchison Falls and Bwindi Forest National Parks is an exceptional package to explore Uganda’s most visited parks. Enjoy trekking rhinos at Zziwa sanctuary, hike to the top of the falls, go game viewing, launch cruise to the bottom of the falls, visit chimpanzees in Budongo forest and trek gorillas in Bwindi Forest with Engagai Safaris. This trip starts in Kampala/Entebbe Uganda ending in either Kigali or Kampala
Safari activities
• Rhino tracking
• Gorilla trekking
• Chimpanzee trekking
• Game viewing
• Launch Cruise
Trip Summary
Day 1: pick up – Zziwa Rhino tracking & Hike to the top of Murchison Falls
Day 2: Game viewing, Launch cruise & transfer to Masindi
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo & transfer to Kampala
Day 4: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5: Mountain gorilla trekking &Batwa visit
Day 6: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: pick up – Zziwa Rhino tracking & Hike to the top of Murchison Falls
In the early morning, your driver-guide will pick you from Entebbe airport or your hotel in Kampala and transfer to Zziwa sanctuary for rhino tracking. Learn about the lifestyles of the endangered rhinos and take pictures for memories. Thereafter, transfer to Murchison Falls Park and drive to the top of the mighty Murchison Falls. Experience how strong Nile waters squeeze through a narrow gorge falling 43 meters down into the devil’s cauldron to form the waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay at Red chill Rest Camp/ Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game viewing, Launch cruise & transfer to Masindi
Wake up early and drive to the northern region of the park for game viewing in the open savannahs. Expect to see numerous animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, leopards, waterbucks, Gazelles, Topis, Elands, warthogs, oribis and many others. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and wait for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls to witness a permanent rainbow and how the waters fall down. Enjoy the cool water breezes, which refreshes your mind. The banks of the Nile rive shelter crocodiles, hippos, monitoring lizards and many bird species, which you will definitely see. In the evening, drive to Masindi for dinner and overnight at New Court View Hotel
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo & transfer to Kampala
After a morning cup of coffee, transfer to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Enjoy this magical encounter with the endangered chimpanzees, embrace their humanlike characters, take pictures and have fun with your lost cousins. Thereafter, drive to Kampala for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Today you wake up early, have breakfast and embark on a full day drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district southwestern Uganda. Stop at the equator for photographs and in Mbarara for lunch break. Thereafter, Proceed to Lake Bunyonyi in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 5: Mountain gorilla trekking &Batwa visit
Wake up early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to the Bwindi forest park for gorilla trekking. Assemble at the park headquarters for registration and briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. There also, you will put in groups of eight and allocated a gorilla family to trek. Hiking to trek gorillas starts at 8:00am lasting for 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where gorillas will be that day. Spend an hour in the company of the gorillas, enjoy there humanly characters, take pictures and enjoy this magical moment. In the evening if time allows, visit Batwa pygmies to learn about their traditional forest life. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, check out and either drive back to Kampala or cross to Kigali Rwanda to catch up with your connecting flight.
End of the safari
Tour Inclusions
• Rhino tracking permit
• Gorilla permit
• Chimpanzee permit
• Full-time English speaking guide
• Accommodation & meals
• Bottled drinking water
• Launch Cruise
• Park entrance fee
• Miscellaneous
• All activities indicated in the itinerary
• Ground Transport
Tour exclusions
• International flight fares
• Visa fees
• Tipping
• Porters Fee
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses (shopping)
