5-Day Chimpanzee Hot Springs and Cultural Safari Uganda

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Entebbe to Semuliki National Park via Nakayima Tree

After breakfast, meet your professional driver-guide for a short tour briefing and depart westward toward Semuliki National Park. Stop at the historic Nakayima Tree in Mubende, a sacred shrine tied to the Bachwezi Dynasty. Continue through Uganda’s scenic countryside with rolling hills, tea plantations, and traditional homesteads. Arrive at Semuliki for overnight stay at Kluge’s Guest Farm or similar, surrounded by lush greenery and the tranquil sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Best Time To Go December to March and June to August (Dry and early Wet seasons)

High Season June to September (But it is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Kluges Guest Farm

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Sempaya Hot Springs and Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves

After breakfast, explore the Sempaya Hot Springs, divided into Male (Biteete) and Female (Nyasimbi) springs with temperatures exceeding 100°C. Witness steam columns and try boiling eggs, green bananas, or Irish potatoes in the geothermal waters. Continue to Fort Portal and, time permitting, visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves, a site rich in legend and framed by stunning waterfalls and dense forest. Overnight at Kluge’s Guest Farm or similar.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Accommodation:

Kluges Guest Farm

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale and Transfer to Lake Mburo

Proceed to Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience guided by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Observe wild chimpanzees feeding, playing, and interacting in their natural habitat. Afterward, take a guided Bigodi Swamp walk to spot other primates, birds, and experience local culture. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Mburo National Park for overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar, ready for more wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Wildlife Walking Safari Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Start with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park to track zebras, giraffes, elands, and antelopes on foot, accompanied by a ranger. Continue with a classic game drive to see buffaloes, hippos, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a serene boat cruise on Lake Mburo spotting crocodiles, hippos, and water birds. Conclude with a thrilling night game drive to view nocturnal wildlife including leopards, hyenas, and bush babies. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Entebbe via the Equator Line

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator Line near Kayabwe to witness a fun Coriolis effect demonstration and take memorable photos straddling the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Continue to Entebbe for drop-off at your hotel or airport, concluding your 5-day adventure through Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and natural wonders.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.