5-Day Murchison Falls Wildlife & Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
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. Journey in our private, custom-built 4×4 safari vehicles alongside expert native guides who ensure an immersive, middle-man-free travel experience across East Africa.
From: $1,650 USD per person | Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights | Starts/Ends: Entebbe or Kampala
5-Day Murchison Falls & Kibale Forest Itinerary
Day 1: Ziwa Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Your expert Aamam Safaris native driver-guide picks you up early from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. We drive north through dynamic country landscapes, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exclusive 2-hour guided foot trek to track wild Southern White Rhinos up close. Afterward, we proceed directly into Murchison Falls National Park, checking into your safari lodge for a relaxing dinner overlooking the savanna.
Accommodation: Mid-range Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Buligi Track Game Drive & Victoria Nile Boat Cruise
We cross the River Nile early at 06:30 AM to catch active predators hunting across the Buligi game tracks. Spot lions, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, Cape buffaloes, and massive herds of savannah elephants. After a fresh lunch at the lodge, we embark on a 3-hour launch boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, viewing large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and diverse waterbirds tracing the riverbanks.
Accommodation: Same Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hike to the Top of Murchison Falls & Transfer to Kibale Forest
We start the morning with an exhilarating hike to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the entire Nile River compression into a narrow 7-meter canyon. We then embark on a highly scenic drive south through the Albertine Rift Valley escarpments, historic towns, and lush green tea plantations, arriving at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park—the Primate Capital of East Africa.
Accommodation: Mid-range Primate Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Following a morning briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) park rangers, you plunge into the spectacular Kibale rainforest ecosystem to track habituated wild chimpanzees. Spend one magical hour watching our closest relatives feed, vocalize, and swing through the high canopy. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a community-guided boardwalk trek to spot rare forest birds like the Great Blue Turaco and up to 8 distinct monkey species.
Accommodation: Same Primate Lodge near Kibale Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Crater Lakes Scenic Drive & Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Enjoy a beautiful morning scenic drive around the Fort Portal volcanic crater lakes for breathtaking panoramic photography. We then begin our return road journey to central Uganda, pausing for a fresh lunch en route. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon for direct drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your evening international flight departure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Inclusions
- Official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Chimpanzee Tracking Permits
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entry and guided on-foot tracking fees
- Private ground transport in a custom 4×4 safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional, native English-speaking local driver-guide
- 4 nights accommodation in handpicked, top-rated safari lodges
- All national park entry fees, game drives, and launch boat cruises listed
- Complimentary bottled drinking water inside the vehicle during travel days
Tour Exclusions
- International flights and Uganda tourist entry visas
- Comprehensive travel and international medical insurance
- Personal expenses, laundry services, tips, porter fees, and souvenirs
- Optional activities not specifically listed (e.g., night games or hot air balloons)
Frequently Asked Questions
What wildlife will I see on this Murchison and Kibale combo safari?
You will track wild Southern White Rhinos on foot at Ziwa, view lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos in Murchison Falls National Park, and spend an hour with habituated wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.
Are chimpanzee permits guaranteed?
Yes. When you book directly with Aamam Safaris, we secure your official tracking permits directly from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in advance. Valid passport details are required to complete the booking.