4-Day Uganda Big 5 Safari & Chimpanzee Tracking

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls N/P & Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

On Arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer to Murchison falls national park with the main activity of today being Rhino tracking at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
We will have Lunch break en-route at Kabalega Dinners before we proceed with our drive to Red Chilli Rest Camp located in Murchison Falls National. While at the Lodge, you make have catch a glance at some warthogs feeding at the facility but incase you don't see any, kindly stay calm as tomorrow will unveil to you more than enough of wildlife.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Sambiya River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Tracking & Top of the falls Hike

The wonderful walk through the unknown alleys and the secret corners of Budongo Forest, begins at 09.00 after you have been collected from your pick-up location (usually your hotel ). Our guide will accompany you and will share his knowledge and later join you in the forest where you will be guided by an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger who will then take over with the nature walk, birding and chimpanzee tracking in this pristine forest.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit Dec to March and June to July (Easy 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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive & Boat trip

Early breakfast at the lodge, go for a game drive, return for lunch and embark on a Boat cruise
Today we enjoy a half day game drive in northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise on River Nile towards the bottom of the falls where after you will hike to the top of the falls while your driver will be waiting for you on the other side to drive you back to the hotel. Murchison falls is the largest game park in Uganda and is blessed with huge numbers of wildlife among which Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos etc can be sighted grazing in the savannah granting you the perfect chance to complete your African Big 5 Count.

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

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

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LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast we drive back to Kampala. Depending on you departure time we may choose to embark on a city tour in Kampala or drive direct to the Airport to catch up with your flight. This day is dedicated to transfer to the airport and any activities will be charged.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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