6-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp Trekking and Big Game Combo

Kampala, Uganda
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This safari takes you to the Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park and big 5 sighting. You will thereafter transfer to Kibale - the primate capital. Expect to encounter human's closest wild relation - the chimps firsthand. You will be fascinated by these awesome apes. Next, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. Expect boat trip along the Kazinga Channel and game drive. Exit queen for Entebbe.

Description

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with detour rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Your safari starts from the hotel or Entebbe Airport where your guide/driver will pick you and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, make a stopover at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for your first Big 5 experience where you will have an hour of rhino tracking.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Go for morning game drive and the afternoon launch trip to the base of the falls.

After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Return to your accommodation for lunch and then go for a launch trip to the base of the falls. Also, proceed for a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Exit Murchison and transfer to Kibale Forest NP.

After breakfast at your accommodation, drive to the top of the falls (if you didn’t hike) where you will have spectacular views of the falls. Else, depart for Kibale Forest National Park right away after breakfast.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Go chimp trekking in Kibale forest and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing regarding the rules of trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Return to the lodge for lunch after which you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accommodation: The Bush Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Morning game drive and launch trip along the Kazinga channel.

Early in the morning, you will go out for a game drive through the park, with magnificent views of the plains, valleys, terraced hills, and abundance of wild animals. The afternoon adventure entails a (boat trip) on the Kazinga Channel, a water stream joining Lake Edward and Lake George. Accommodation: The Bush Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Exit Queen for your flight out in Entebbe.

Depending on your departure time, you may opt to visit the Katwe salt lake or go for explosion crater drive before exiting Queen. Else, depart for Entebbe straight away after your breakfast.

Accommodation: Not Provided | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Inclusions

  • All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle.
  • Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide.
  • Water while on safari.
  • The launch/boat trips as on the itinerary.
  • All airport/hotel pick-up and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions

  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Personal/travel insurance
  • Air fare.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.
  • Driver guide’s gratuity.
  • All kinds of drinks except water.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age: 15
  • Minimum number of travelers: 1
  • Tourist visa required.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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