Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Welcome to Uganda, you have a meet and greet with Gorilla Sights travel guide, either from Entebbe or Kampala. Then, you transfer to the famous Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, you will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will get a chance to trek the Southern White Rhinos that were reintroduced in Uganda. You will get the opportunity to watch these lovely creatures in their natural habitat. This activity is once in a lifetime, not to be missed. Later, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, with a visit to the most powerful waterfall in the whole World. This transfer smoothly connects two of Uganda's greatest wildlife treasures. Tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa provides a thrilling introduction to the country's rich biodiversity. From there, the journey unfolds into the vast savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls. Together, these destinations offer a perfect blend of game drives. It's an ultimate African getaway unforgettable road trip with a diverse ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Safari in the Rolling Valleys of Savannah
Morning Game Safari in the Rolling Valleys of Savannah
Today, you will head out into the wild for an early morning game drive. Murchison Falls is one of Uganda’s first protected areas that harbors a variety of wild animals, for example: Elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, Waterbucks, Oribis, Bushbucks, fox reedbuck, and hyenas. Lucky guests also get a chance of spotting a leopard. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, stopping just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. En-route, you marvel at the toothsome hippos, crocodiles, and over this 17km stretch, you may see elephants, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, and crocodiles. This is also a zone of many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, bee-eaters, kingfisher, hornbills, African darter, cormorants, and the rare shoebill stork. See where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive To Budogo Forest
Drive To Budogo Forest
In the morning, you take breakfast and drive to Kaniyo Pabidi Forest, also known as Budongo, for chimpanzee tracking, marking a spectacular final day as you exit Murchison Falls. Budongo is an amazingly beautiful rainforest, rich with ancient mahogany trees and vibrant primates. Tracking chimpanzees in this lush jungle is a truly magical experience. After this unforgettable trek, you will transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe for departure. This journey offers a stunning finale to an iconic Uganda safari. As you walk beneath the dense forest canopy, the sounds of birds and rustling leaves create an enchanting atmosphere. Encountering our closest relatives in their natural wild habitat is deeply moving. The expert forest guides share insights about the unique behaviors of these intelligent primates. Following this thrilling trek, you will enjoy a scenic road drive back through beautiful pineapple land. This final transfer provides excellent view of Uganda before your departure home.
- Main Destination:
- Budongo Forest (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Budongo Forest
- Meals & Drinks:
