5 Day Murchison Falls and Budongo Chimp Trekking Safari

Pickup from the Hotel and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your guide will meet you at your hotel for a brief introduction to your 5-day safari before embarking on a 5-6 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will visit Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track both white and black rhinos, species that were poached to extinction in the 1970s but are now being reintroduced through conservation efforts. After your rhino tracking experience, you'll drive to Masindi for lunch, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park, visiting the top of the falls before heading to your overnight accommodation.

• Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-Range), Red Chilli (Budget)
• Meals: All meals included

Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you'll cross the ferry to the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park, known as Paraa, for an early morning game drive. This area is rich in wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, various antelope species, leopards, and more. The delta region is also teeming with aquatic life such as hippos, crocodiles, and the rare shoebill stork. Wildlife sightings depend on nature, so luck plays a part in what you'll see on the day. After the game drive, you'll return to your lodge for lunch before heading out on an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls, considered the highlight of any visit to Murchison Falls. On the cruise, expect to see buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, and many water birds as you journey upstream to the base of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging downwards.

• Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-Range), Red Chilli (Budget)
• Meals: All meals included

Delta Cruise and Afternoon Game Drive in Paraa

After breakfast, you'll embark on a boat cruise to the delta area of Murchison Falls National Park. Though less frequented by tourists, this cruise offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, with chances to see buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and the rare shoebill stork. You'll also observe the Nile slowing as it deposits sediments before entering Lake Albert. After the cruise, return to the lodge for lunch, then prepare for an evening game drive to spot any animals you might have missed earlier.

• Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-Range), Red Chilli (Budget)
• Meals: All meals included

Chimp Trekking in Budongo

After breakfast, you'll drive approximately 1-2 hours south to Budongo Forest for an overnight stay. In Budongo Forest, you'll embark on a chimpanzee trekking adventure, either in the morning or afternoon, depending on your preference and the availability of permits. Before the trek, a ranger guide will brief you on the dos and don'ts of chimpanzee trekking. The walk through the forest will also expose you to other primates, plants, and shrubs. After your chimp trek, you'll return to the lodge for overnight.

• Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-Range), Budongo Eco Lodge, Red Chilli (Budget)
• Meals: All meals included

Departure

After breakfast, you'll drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.