5 Days Chimpanzee Trekking & Boat Safari

The 5 Days Uganda Chimpanzee & boat safari is a well-designed safari package that will take you to Uganda’s Largest protected Murchison falls national park which is famous for the thunderous Murchison falls which forms part of the Nile River which starts from Jinja and flows through south sudan meeting with the Blue Nile which meet in Khartoum in Sudan then flow through Egypt in to the Mediterranean sea or the Red sea you will also trek the chimpanzees in Budongo forest which is one of the most important forests in the Albertine rift Graben.

Safari highlights

Chimpanzees in Budongo
Rhino trekking in Ziwa
Boat cruise on the Nile

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our professional drive guide and transferred to you overnight accommodations where you will be able to check in freshen up and relax after a long flight to the pearl of Africa, Uganda. Overnight and dinner will be at your accommodation in Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park

after an early morning breakfast you will transfer by road driving north west to the largest and oldest national park in the country, size of 3893km squared of conservation area and 1179km squared of reserve, Murchison falls national park, you will have the chance to trek the Rhinos in the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and after you will have lunch after Lunch you will drive to Budongo forest for check in and relaxation at the Lodge.

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest

This morning after your breakfast you will trek chimpanzees in Budongo forest, the starting point the lodge itself. The trekking should take the most of the morning, then after lunch you’ll visit the top of the falls where you will hike down the side with a ranger from the wildlife authority to admire the falls from below. Afterwards if you wish you can check out the safari trails in the area. You will then check into next accommodation where you will stay for the next two nights. Overnight and dinner at the lodge

Day 4: Murchison falls boat cruise/ game drive

After a morning breakfast you’ll head for a boat cruise downstream towards the Nile delta area with the chance to spot the rare shoe bill and a variety of swamp/ papyrus endemics such as the papyrus Gonolek, big schools of hippos and lots of other wildlife found on the shores. you will then be dropped off the boat at some point to be picked by your guide and head for a game drive to look for the specials of this area, the park inhabiting up to 76 mammals and 450 birds species you expect to see a big number of elephants, buffalos, uganda kob, oribis, lions, leopard and a large number savanna birds among others. will then return to your lodge for a hot lunch and after then will head for another boat cruise this time upstream to the bottom of the Murchison falls for the chance to see big numbers the Nile crocodiles and more wildlife and a view of most powerful waterfalls in the Africa. After you will head back to your accommodation. Overnight and dinner at the lodge.

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe

After a leisurely breakfast, you will depart for return to Entebbe to catch your flight with lunch en route and stops to stretch and pictures opportunities.

Includes

Accommodation
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Rhino trekking fees
4×4 safari vehicle, guide and Fuel
Park entrances
Boat cruise fees
Game drive

Excludes

International flights
Uganda Tourist Visa
Travel and Medical insurance
Tips
Personal expenditure Like Alcoholic dinks

When to Book the safari package

Last Minute inquiries can be made but we recommend booking 3 Months in advance.

Best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest

The best time for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo is in the Months of May and June and September and October.

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