5-Day Perfect Budongo & Big 5 Wildlife Safari to Kidepo

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

Arrival at Entebbe and transfer to Murchison falls national park

Arrival at 00:30 hours, transfer to Murchison falls national park by 04:00 hours.

You will have breakfast enroute on your transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Have a stopover at Ziwa rhino sanctuary to track the rhinos in the wild.
There after proceed to Murchison falls national park for an evening game drive depending on time of arrival in Murchison falls national park.
Travel time: 5-6 hours

Dinner and Over night in Murchison falls national park

Mid range: Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

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:

Murchison River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive

Enjoy a morning guided primate walk in the lush expenses of the tropical forest, in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. Your guide will explain to you more about the animals and plants species that you encounter on your way. As you tread along the forest paths, keep your eyes peeled for the majestic Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys, lively Red-tailed Monkeys, and an array of vibrant bird species.

The hike typically spans 2 to 4 hours, adapting to the movement of the chimpanzees as they traverse their natural habitat. Upon locating the chimps, marvel at their behaviors as you spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch in awe as they eat, rest, and play, offering you a rare glimpse into their daily lives amidst the lush surroundings of Budongo Forest.

Dinner and Over night in Murchison falls national park.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Murchison River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning game drive and transfer to Kidepo valley national park

Have breakfast by 6am and thereafter proceed to the wilderness in search of the early morning raisers, the morning game drive starts at about 6:30am, look out for animals such as; the giraffes, lions, hyenas, water bucks, elephants, buffalos, antelopes- many species of birds such as; egrets, ibis, shoebill stock, marabou stock, king fisher, egrets to mention but a few.
After your 2-3 hours game drive, start your journey to Kidepo valley national park through Gulu and Kitgum arriving late in the evening.

Travel time: 6-8 hours

Dinner and Overnight in Kidepo Valley national park.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)

High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

White RhinoRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive in Kidepo valley national park

Begin your day with an early breakfast and set out for a thrilling game drive in the park. Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, including the Narus Valley, which is teeming with wildlife. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and an array of bird species. The spectacular views of the park’s landscape enhance the experience.

Proceed to Apoka, at the heart of the park, where vast golden savanna extends far beyond the protected area, framed by distant mountain ranges that dominate the horizon. The park’s two main rivers, Kidepo and Narus, dry up during the harsh dry season, leaving behind scattered pools that become lifelines for wildlife

With a bird checklist of over 476 species, Kidepo is a dream destination for birdwatchers, featuring several species not found in any other Ugandan park.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Kidepo valley national park to Entebbe and overnight departure flight

Have breakfast and check out of your wilderness lodge in Kidepo to transfer back to Entebbe
The drive from Kidepo valley national park to Entebbe takes 9-11 hours

End of safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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