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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

4.9

51 Ratings

Entebbe

Embark on an incredible 8-day safari adventure in Uganda. Witness the stunning Murchison Falls, go chimp trekking in Kibale, explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, and have an unforgettable gorilla encounter in Bwindi.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with detour rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Your Guide/driver will pick you from the Entebbe International Airport and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, make a stopover at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for an hour of rhino tracking then continue to Murchison.

Day 2: Murchison morning game drive and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls.

After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kob and lions, the leopards (if you’re lucky) plus a variety of bird species. Return to your accommodation for lunch and then go for a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the falls.

Day 3: Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.

After breakfast at your accommodation, drive to the top of the falls (if you didn’t hike) where you will have spectacular view of the falls. Else, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park after breakfast. Kibale is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, mangabeys and red tailed monkeys.

Day 4: Chimp trekking in Kibale forest and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning. The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing regarding the rules of trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5: Queen’s Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga channel.

On this day, you will have a game drive and launch trip (boat trip) on the Kazinga Channel in the morning and afternoon respectively.

Day 6: Exit Queen and transfer to Bwindi with en route game drive in Isasha area.

Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Isasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. Return to your lodge. Have your lunch and thereafter check out for a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 8: Exit Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe to catch your flight out.

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport.

Points of Interest

Entebbe Airport

What's Included

Convenient ground transportation in a safari vehicle.
Inclusive of all meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation as per the itinerary.
Tea and coffee provided.
Full-time, English-speaking driver/guide at service.
Complimentary water while on safari.
All trip-related airport/hotel transfers included.
Activities as per the itinerary included.
Launch/boat trips included as per the itinerary.
All landing, facility, and fuel surcharges included.

What's Not Included

Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Phone calls and bar bills.
Personal/travel insurance.
Air fare.
Any activity stated as “Optional
All other Services of a personal nature.
Driver guide’s gratuity.
All kinds of drinks except water.
Chimp (USD 150) and Gorilla (USD 600) trekking permits.

Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Murchison Falls National Park where you can look forward to sightings of the Big 5, a boat ride to the foot of the falls, and a hike to its summit. Next, relocate to Kibale to track down chimps. You’ll be amazed by the abundant population of primates there. Your following destination is the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll encounter an array of big game wildlife (with the possibility of spotting the scarce tree-climbing lions) and partake in a boat excursion on the Kazinga channel. Make your way to Bwindi for the incomparable gorilla encounter. Depart Bwindi and head to the Airport.

Visa is required to enter the country.
Min. age is 15.
Min. travellers is 1.

Location

Entebbe Airport

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nuriavm98

Mar 27, 2024

Extraordinary experience - Incredible 11-day experience in Rwanda and Uganda. We are satisfied with the agency, as they have met our expectations. Both the landscapes and the diversity of wildlife we have seen have left us impressed. Seeing animals in their natural habitat is magical. I would highlight the Gorilla Trekking and having the opportunity to see the “Big Five” and the “Ugly Five”! We were very lucky with the guides who accompanied us. The guide in Rwanda, Teo, was very professional, friendly and caring. In Uganda, where we spent most of the trip, we were with Amos, who made our trip even more unique. He always shared with us his passion and knowledge (which is a lot!!) about Uganda’s culture, landscapes and wildlife, always trying to make sure we enjoyed the experience to the fullest and caring for our needs. And he’s a great photographer too! We feel that he has become part of our family and that without him the trip would not have been the same. Without a doubt, it is a trip we would repeat!