Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
Arrive in Entebbe on a morning flight to receive a warm Ugandan welcome from our company representative. Then, head to your overnight accommodation for dinner and relaxation at:
- Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel
- Mid-range: Cassia Safari Lodge/Hotel Africana
- Budget: Airport Guest House/Emmaus Guest House
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (Rhino Trekking at Ziwa & Top of the Falls)
Early riser today at 7 AM, enjoy breakfast and embark on the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive takes about 4-6 hours with a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek white rhinos. After trekking, have lunch in Masindi, then continue to the park. On arrival, visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow cliff down to a 50-meter pool. Afterward, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight:
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Twiga Safari Lodge
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge/Gipiri & Labongo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Ride at Murchison Falls National Park
Today, start with an early morning breakfast at 6:30 AM, then embark on a dawn game drive. This experience will allow you to spot a variety of early riser nocturnal animals, birds, and other wildlife such as the Big Five: lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, and leopards. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch. At 1:30 PM, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile, finishing near the bottom of the falls. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, and birds like the African Fish Eagle along the riverbanks. After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight:
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Twiga Safari Lodge
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge/Gipiri & Labongo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Wake up to a relaxed morning and enjoy breakfast at 7:30 AM. Then, head to the top of the falls for another breathtaking view. Afterward, embark on your 5-6 hour journey to Kibale National Park. Have enroute lunch, then continue to the park for dinner and overnight:
- Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge/Primate Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Turaco Treetops Safari Lodge
- Budget: Kibale Forest Camp/Ruwenzori Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Nature Walk at Kibale National Park
After breakfast at 9 AM, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations before starting your chimpanzee trekking experience. The trek lasts between 2-4 hours, depending on the chimpanzees' location within the forest. Other primates you may encounter include Vervet Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, and the Black and White Colobus. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head out for a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is home to over 138 bird species and several primates. Dinner and overnight at:
- Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge/Primate Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Turaco Treetops Safari Lodge
- Budget: Kibale Forest Camp/Ruwenzori Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala-Entebbe Airport
Today, wake up to a relaxed morning and have breakfast at 7:30 AM. Then, head back to Kampala with enroute lunch and a few stops for shopping for African crafts before proceeding to the airport.
End of the Murchison Falls Wildlife Tour.
