Murchison Falls Wildlife & Chimpanzee Safari
Duration
6 Days
Destination
Uganda
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
Uganda's largest national park, built around the Nile's most dramatic stretch where the entire river forces itself through a 7-metre gorge. This 6-day safari combines big game drives on Murchison's northern savannah with a Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls, then heads south to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Often combined with our Complete Uganda Safari for the full four-park circuit.
Trip Highlights
Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
Hike to the top of the falls with panoramic Nile views
Big game drives on the northern savannah -- elephant, giraffe, lion & buffalo
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, home to the largest habituated chimp community in East Africa
Shoebill stork territory along the Victoria Nile
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Kampala / Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Depart Kampala or Entebbe early, driving north through the fertile Ugandan interior to Murchison Falls National Park (approx. 5 hrs by road). En route, cross the equator and pass through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you can optionally walk with Uganda's only wild white rhinos. Arrive by afternoon for your first game drive or boat cruise briefing.
Day 2Nile Boat Cruise & Top of the Falls
Morning launch cruise upstream along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where the entire Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge with extraordinary force. Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species including the rare shoebill stork line the riverbanks. Afternoon hike to the top of the falls for a panoramic view across the Nile.
Day 3Northern Savannah Game Drive
Full morning game drive across the park's northern bank, Murchison's most productive game-viewing terrain. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, Uganda kob, oribi, and lion are regularly encountered on the open savannah. This is one of the best game drives in Uganda for sheer numbers and variety.
Day 4Drive South to Kibale Forest
Depart Murchison Falls after breakfast and drive south through the Ugandan countryside to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 5 hrs). Kibale holds the highest concentration of primates in Africa, with 13 species including nearly 1,500 chimpanzees. Arrive for lunch and a forest orientation walk at your lodge.
Day 5Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale Forest
Early morning briefing at the park gate, then enter the forest in search of Kibale's habituated chimpanzee community. Your ranger guides you through the rainforest, tracking the chimps by sound and sign. Spend up to an hour with them in their natural habitat. Afternoon optional: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary bird walk.
Day 6Kibale -- Drive to Entebbe -- Departure
Final morning at leisure before the drive to Entebbe International Airport (approx. 4 hrs) for onward or international connections. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Uganda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Murchison Falls National Park & Kibale Forest. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Uganda before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Trekking is planned on Day 5. Confirm the required permits before fixing your travel dates. Forest conditions and walking times vary; bring broken-in boots and rain protection, and tell us about any fitness or mobility concerns.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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