3-Day Murchison Falls Wildlife & Chimp Trek Experience

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls & Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your adventure with an early pickup from Kampala or Entebbe and drive toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting on-foot rhino trekking experience. Walk through the sanctuary with a ranger as you observe these magnificent animals up close in their natural habitat. After the trek, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way. Enter the park and proceed to the famous Top of the Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow 7-meter gorge, creating a powerful roar and misty spray. Spend time taking photos and enjoying the dramatic scenery before heading to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

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:

Parkside Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Rise early for a thrilling morning game drive across the northern savannah of Murchison Falls National Park. With your guide, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and a variety of antelopes as they graze in the cool morning hours. Capture the beauty of the sunrise casting golden light over the plains. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, head for the iconic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Cruise past hippos, crocodiles, and an array of birdlife as you enjoy the tranquil river scenery. As you approach the falls, feel the power of the Nile as it thunders through the narrow gorge. After the cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Parkside Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest & Return to Kampala

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to Budongo Forest, home to one of Uganda’s largest chimpanzee populations. After a briefing from the rangers, set off into the ancient mahogany forest for an exciting chimp trekking experience. Listen for the calls echoing through the canopy as your guide leads you to a habituated chimp community. Spend time observing their behavior—feeding, grooming, and playing high in the trees. This intimate encounter offers unforgettable wildlife moments. After the trek, enjoy lunch and then begin your scenic return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, marking the end of your memorable safari.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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