Tour Overview
This 3-day safari combines Uganda’s most thrilling wildlife encounters with primate tracking and conservation experiences. You will trek chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, go for game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, take a boat cruise to the base of the world’s most powerful waterfall, and stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see rhinos on foot. It’s the perfect short safari for wildlife lovers who want to experience Uganda’s “Big Five” and primates in just three days.
Tour Highlights
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary enroute to Murchison Falls.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
- Scenic drive through the Rift Valley landscapes.
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and more.
- Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls.
- Visit the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe in the morning.
- Drive northwards with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot.
- Continue to Murchison Falls National Park with enroute lunch.
- Visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile forcing through a narrow gorge.
- Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget / Mid-range lodge in Murchison Falls NP
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
- Early breakfast and head for a morning game drive in the northern savannah plains.
- Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards (if lucky), buffaloes, antelopes, and warthogs.
- Return for lunch and short relaxation.
- Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Expect hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
- Optional evening game drive as you return to the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget / Mid-range lodge in Murchison Falls NP
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest & Return to Kampala/Entebbe
- Early breakfast and transfer to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee tracking.
- Trek through tropical rainforest with a ranger guide to encounter chimpanzees and learn about their behaviors.
- After tracking, begin your return journey to Kampala/Entebbe with lunch enroute.
- Drop off at your hotel or airport for your flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
- Park entry fees to Murchison Falls NP.
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Budongo Forest.
- Rhino tracking fee at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Game drives and boat cruise.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during safari.
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Uganda entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (tips, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs).
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary.
