11 Days Uganda Chimpanzee, Rhinos & Wildlife Safari
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11 Days Uganda Chimpanzee, Rhinos & Wildlife Safari
Our 5 Days will give you a perfect opportunity to explore Murchison falls national park which is Uganda, stop safari vacation with Vast range of activities ranging from Wildlife viewing, Boat cruise, Hiking tours and Primate trekking safaris, this safari package will not take you to the Mountain gorillas so it’s a perfect itinerary for those that have tracked the Mountain gorillas already.
Safari highlights
- Murchison falls
- Budongo forest
- Kibale forest
- Lake Mburo NP
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 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, half way the journey you will branch to the Ziwa rhino sanctuary for your rhino trekking excursion, after your en route lunch you will continue getting to the park in late afternoon to check in to you lodge accommodation and will be at leisure the rest of the day. Overnight and dinner at your 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 booked accommodation for overnight and dinner at the Lodge.
Day 5: Drive to Kibale national park
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to Kibale forest national park which is the primate capital of the world with stunning 13 different types of primates but the most dominant species being the Chimpanzees upon arrival you will check in to your Lodge for relaxation and Overnight.
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale forest
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to the park headquarters in Kanyanchu where you will have a briefing by the park authorities there after you start your trekking experience in search of the chimpanzees after finding the chimpanzees you will spend 1 hour with them upon return you will be transferred back to the Lodge for relaxation.
Day 7: Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park
After lazily breakfast you will drive to Queen Elizabeth national park where you will do an afternoon boat cruise there after you will do a short a game drive in the kasenyi plains in search of wildlife in the park after you will be taken to the Lodge for a late check in, dinner and Overnight.
Day 8: Drive to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park
After morning breakfast you will drive to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park which is famous for the tree climbing lions that have been seen climbing trees over years just like the ones in Lake Manyara in Northern Tanzania you will have an evening game drive in the park.
Day 9: Drive to Lake Mburo national park
After morning breakfast you will depart for Lake Mburo national park upon arrival you will check in to your Lodge and then later do an evening game drive in the park.
Day 10: Explore Lake Mburo national park
You will have a lazily day at the Lodge and later in the evening you will be transferred to the park for a walking safari experience with a ranger from Uganda wildlife authority approaching wildlife on foot is one of the best ways to experience African wildlife.
Day 11: Drive to Entebbe
After morning breakfast you will bid farewell to the Lodge and transfer to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator Line for photos and water experiment upon arrival in Entebbe you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- 4×4 safari vehicle, Guide and Fuel
- Enroute meals and drinking water
- Boat cruise fees
- Park entrance
- Walking safari fees
Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda tourist Visa
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Tips
- personal expenditure Like Tips
When to book the safari package
6-1 year in advance for proper planning and securing of Gorilla permits.
Best time to travel in Uganda
May – October and from December to February.