Gorilla Sights Journeys

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Explore Murchison Falls National Park, A home to big five animals & world's most powerful waterfall

Explore Murchison Falls National Park, A home to big five animals & world's most powerful waterfall

Welcome in Uganda, Meet and greet with Gorilla Sights travel guide, either from Entebbe or Kampala, then we 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 re-introduced 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 visit to the most powerfull water fall in the whole World. This scenic transfer smoothly connects two of Uganda's greatest wildlife treasures. Tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa provides an intimate, thrilling introduction to the country's rich biodiversity. From there, the journey unfolds into the vast savanna landscapes of Murchison Falls. Together, these destinations offer a perfect blend of peaceful game drives. It's ultimate African getaway unforgettable road trip with diverse ecosystem.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Game Safari in the rolling valleys of Savannah looking for Predators, Preys and All Big 4,

Morning Game Safari in the rolling valleys of Savannah looking for Predators, Preys and All Big 4,

Today you will head out into the wild for an exciting 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 buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, Waterbucks, Oribis, Bushbucks, fox reedbuck, hyenas. Guests who are lucky 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, 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
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive To Budogo, the south of the park that is tropical forest For Chimpanzee Tracking, Return back,

Drive To Budogo, the south of the park that is tropical forest For Chimpanzee Tracking, Return back,

In Morning, we take breakfast and we drive to kaniyo pabidi Forest or known as budongo for chimpanzee tracking, marking a spectacular final day as we 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, we 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 fascinating insights about the unique behaviors of these intelligent primates. Following this thrilling trek, you will enjoy a scenic road drive back through beautiful pinneaple land. This final transfer provide excellent view about Uganda before your departure home.

Main Destination:
Budongo Forest (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
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ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Gorilla Sights Journeys, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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