Experience the ultimate combination of Uganda’s spectacular savannah wildlife and dense primate rainforests. This handcrafted 5-day safari with Aamam Safaris takes you from the roaring currents of Murchison Falls to the chimpanzee kingdom of Kibale Forest. Drive in our private, custom-built 4×4 safari land cruisers alongside expert native guides who ensure an immersive, middle-man-free journey.
• Starting Rate: From $1,850 USD per person (Includes official Chimpanzee permits)
• Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Starts/Ends: Entebbe or Kampala
From: $1,650 USD per person | Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights | Starts/Ends: Entebbe or Kampala
5-Day Murchison Falls Wildlife & Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
🦏 Day 1: Ziwa Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Murchison Falls
Your Aamam Safaris driver-guide picks you up early from Entebbe or Kampala. We drive north through dynamic landscapes, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 2-hour guided foot trek to track wild Southern White Rhinos. Afterward, we proceed into Murchison Falls National Park, checking into your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
🍴 Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Mid-range Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park Meals: Lunch, Dinner
🦁 Day 2: Buligi Game Drive & Victoria Nile Boat Cruise
We cross the Nile early at 06:30 AM to catch active predators across the Buligi game tracks. Spot lions, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, and massive savannah elephants. After lunch, we embark on a 3-hour launch cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, viewing large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and diverse waterbirds tracking the riverbanks.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Same Lodge in Murchison Falls
🥾 Day 3: Top of the Falls Hike & Transfer to Kibale Forest
We start the morning with a hike to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile River compressing into a narrow 7-meter canyon. We then embark on a scenic drive south through the Albertine Rift valley escarpments and tea plantations, arriving at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park—the Primate Capital of East Africa.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Mid-range Primate Lodge near Kibale Forest
🦍 Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Following a morning briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers, you plunge into the Kibale rainforest ecosystem to track habituated wild chimpanzees. Spend one hour watching our closest relatives feed and swing through the canopy. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a community-guided boardwalk trek to spot rare birds like the Great Blue Turaco and up to 8 distinct monkey species.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Same Lodge near Kibale Forest
🛫 Day 5: Crater Lakes Drive & Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Enjoy a morning scenic drive around the Fort Portal volcanic crater lakes for breathtaking photography. We then begin our return journey to central Uganda, pausing for a local lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon for your hotel drop-off or evening international flight departure.
🍴 Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Inclusions
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- 4 nights accommodation in Murchison Falls as per itinerary
- All meals during the safari
- Park entry fees, rhino tracking fees, and boat cruise
- Game drives and hiking to the top of the falls
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Tour Exclusions
- International flights and Uganda visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips, and souvenirs
- Optional activities like hot air balloon or night drive
Frequently Asked Questions
What wildlife can I see in Murchison Falls?
You’ll see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species. Rhinos are seen at Ziwa Sanctuary en route.
Is the boat cruise to Murchison Falls worth it?
Yes. The boat cruise is the highlight for many guests. You get close to hippos, crocodiles, and the powerful base of the falls.