9 Days Uganda Chimps and Wildlife Safari
Spend 9 unforgettable days exploring the natural beauty of western Uganda, home to some of the country’s most remarkable attractions. This safari takes you on a journey through Lake Mburo National Park for exciting wildlife encounters, into the lush Kibale Forest for an up-close experience with chimpanzees, and to the...

Spend 9 unforgettable days exploring the natural beauty of western Uganda, home to some of the country’s most remarkable attractions. This safari takes you on a journey through Lake Mburo National Park for exciting wildlife encounters, into the lush Kibale Forest for an up-close experience with chimpanzees, and to the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfall. Each destination offers a unique glimpse into Uganda’s rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes.

Tour highlights

  • Stopover at the Equator
  • Boat cruise on Lake Mburo and the Victoria Nile
  • Game viewing
  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Visit the top of Murchison Falls
  • Bigodi Swamp Walk

Includes

  • Transport in a safari vehicle
  • English-speaking private safari guide
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation and meals
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during travel

Excludes

  • Visa and air ticket fares
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuity
  • Extra meals and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Items of a personal nature
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, which earns its nickname, the “Pearl of Africa,” from its scenery. Transfer to your hotel for resting and leisure.

Optional: Visit the stunning Entebbe Botanical Gardens

2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park | Boat cruise

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and begin your journey westward, with a brief stop at the equator for a unique photo opportunity and to experience standing at this iconic geographical landmark. You will also have a chance to browse local craft shops for souvenirs before continuing on to Lake Mburo National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before heading out on an afternoon boat cruise on the lake. Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species that inhabit the area. After the cruise, you will drive to your lodge to unwind and enjoy a relaxing evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Included: Boat cruise

Rwakobo Rock
Day 3: Lake Mburo National Park | Game drive, Evening nature walk

Start your day with an early morning game drive, offering excellent chances to spot wildlife such as zebras, waterbucks, giraffes, buffaloes, topis, and more. After the drive, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the evening, set out on a guided nature walk for a close-up encounter with giraffes and zebras on foot, an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.

Included: Game drive, Nature Walk

Rwakobo Rock
Day 4: Kibale National Park

After breakfast, check out of Rwakobo and drive to Kibale National Park with the stunning views of the crater lakes and landscapes.

Kibale National Park is known for its high number of primates, thus dubbed the primate capital. The park is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees in high concentration. Other animals found here include forest elephants, bushbabies, among others.

Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Turaco Treetops
Day 5: Kibale National Park | Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Nature Walk

This morning, go for a chimpanzee trek, listening to the forest's silence as you meet man’s closest cousins. Kibale Forest is also home to 300 species of birds. Spend 1 uninterrupted hour taking photos and videos as you also learn their behaviour.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. This afternoon, we will go on a nature walk in the Bigodi community.

Included: Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi Nature Walk

Optional: Community visit, Bird watching around Bigodi

Turaco Treetops
Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park

After enjoying breakfast at Turaco Treetops, you will check out and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive takes you through Hoima District, with a stop for lunch along the way. You are expected to arrive at your lodge in the evening. If time permits, you may enjoy a short game drive before settling in for the night.

Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 7: Murchison Falls National Park | Game drive, Boat cruise

Enjoy unlimited game drives through the vast Murchison Falls National Park landscape, observing the park's timeless circle of life. Your explorations may reveal giraffe, elephant, buffalo, lion, Uganda kob, leopard, and far more.

Take a 3-hour boat trip on the mighty Nile River to the bottom of the majestic Murchison Falls. The trip gives perfect opportunities and a platform to see and take great photos of several animals, including the permanent residents such as the hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds.

Included: Game drives, Boat trip

Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 8: Kampala / Entebbe | Top of the falls and head back to Kampala

After checking out of Pakuba Safari Lodge, begin your journey to the top of Murchison Falls, one of Uganda’s most breathtaking natural landmarks. Take in the powerful roar and misty spray of the falls from the viewing point before continuing your drive back to Kampala. Along the way, you may opt for a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino trekking experience.

Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in Kampala by evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel.

Included: Visit the top of the falls

Optional: Rhino trekking

2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, you will relax or do a short city tour, and depending on the time for your flight, the driver guide will drop you off at the airport for your departure.

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