5-Day Ultimate Murchison Falls & Kibale Chimpanzee Trip

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit Top of the Falls

Ater breakfast, depart for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience. Learn about conservation efforts while spotting northern white rhinos in their natural habitat. Continue the scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park, passing rolling hills, rural villages, and lush landscapes.

Upon arrival at the park, head straight to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the dramatic Nile plunge, take stunning photographs, and learn about the park’s ecosystem. Afterward, proceed to your lodge, check in, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s safari adventures.

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison Falls Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, and various antelope species while exploring the savannah and woodland habitats. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest, then take a Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species along the riverbanks. Marvel at the cascading falls, take photos, and learn about the river’s role in the park’s ecosystem.
Return to the lodge for dinner, sharing stories of the day’s wildlife encounters before overnight stay.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Experience

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive toward Kibale Forest National Park, passing scenic countryside, rolling hills, and rural villages. Stop en route for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue the drive to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge for refreshment.

In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetlands for a guided nature walk through swamp forests and papyrus wetlands, spotting monkeys, a variety of bird species, and other wildlife while learning about local ecology and conservation. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast at the lodge, collect your packed lunch and head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX). With rangers and researchers, follow a chimpanzee community from the time they leave their nests in the morning until they settle back in the evening. Watch them feed, groom, play, and interact in their natural environment, gaining deeper insight than on a standard trek. The forest is also alive with other primates; you may spot red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey, and grey-cheeked mangabey, along with colorful birds and butterflies.

Around midday, take a break to enjoy your packed lunch in the shade of the forest before continuing to observe the chimps as they move through the trees. By evening, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, reflecting on an extraordinary day spent with our closest relatives in the wild.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic Transfer from Kibale to Kampala/Entebbe

After an early breakfast, check out and start your scenic transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive takes you through rolling hills, lush tea plantations, crater lakes, and charming villages that showcase the beauty of rural Uganda. Along the way, stop for a relaxed lunch and enjoy your final glimpses of the countryside.

As you near the city, reflect on the incredible memories of your safari — from rhino tracking and game drives to the Nile cruise and chimpanzee habituation. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

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.