6 Days uganda primate and wildlife safaris ,will take you to Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as Kibale National Park and you will get a chance to see some of Africa’s Big Five animals. Chimpanzees and enjoy a boat ride to see various other animals.
Detailed Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls Park, Visit the Ziwa Rhinos
Approximate Travel Time is 6 Hours
After an early breakfast our guide from baboon safaris will pick you up brief you about the safari and begin on the journey to Murchison Park. You will drive through the historical Luwero triangle before arriving at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary found close to Masindi where you will get an opportunity to track the black and white rhinos a species which was almost wiped out in Uganda due to the civil wars that took place in the early 1980s. You will have lunch before reaching the park. You will head to the top of the falls and watch the large volumes of water of the river Nile force its way through a narrow gorge and thunderously drop several meters below. It’s a breathtaking view. You will head to you accommodation for dinner and the night’s rest.
Accommodation options include:
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge Chobe Safari Lodge, or Paraa Safari Lodge,
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge , or Bwana Tembo Lodge
Basic: Red Chilli Tented Camp, Fort Murchison, or Murchison River Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive, Boat ride, Hike to the top of the falls
You will have breakfast before going on an early morning game drive in the northern part of this park where you will see various animals such as Lions, Bohor reedbuck, Elephants, Oribi, Leopards, hyenas, Hartebeests, Bushbucks, Buffaloes as well as Giraffes, in addition to a large number of bird species.
After lunch, have a thrilling two hours launch cruise on river Nile to the bottom of the breathtaking Murchison Falls near the “Devil’s Cauldron”. You will see a range of animals in the river’s shallows and on the banks including: giant waterbucks, Nile crocodiles, hippos, lone buffaloes, some elephants and a distant antelopes not to forget several water birds like the scarce shoebill stork, Goliath heron, cormorant, Egyptian goose, hornbill, pelican bee-eater and kingfisher. You will leave your boat and ascend to the top of the falls where you will enjoy views of the fall from another angle. Your driver will be there waiting to transfer you back to your lodge for dinner and the night’s rest
Accommodation options include:
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge Chobe Safari Lodge, or Paraa Safari Lodge,
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge , or Bwana Tembo Lodge
Basic: Red Chilli Tented Camp, Fort Murchison, or Murchison River Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to –Kibale Park
All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms along Albertine Rift escarpments. Fort-Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon. Overnight and dinner at / Kyaninga Lodge/ / (Luxury Lodge facility) or
Today you will have an early breakfast, before driving to Southwestern Uganda. along the way you see the beautiful countryside including the breathtaking Mountain Rwenzori Ranges, farms and traditional Homes. You will have an en route lunch. Later in the evening you will arrive at your accommodation where you will dine and spend the night
Accommodation options include:
Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge, or Kibale Forest Lodge, or Ndali Lodge, or Primate Lodge
Day 4: track Chimpanzee in Kibale Trekking –Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National
After an early breakfast you will go and track chimpanzees. Later in the afternoon you will proceed southwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will enjoy a game drive in the park. Later dine and spend the night at your accommodation
Budget: Kazinga Channel View Lodge, or Simba Safari Camp in tents
Mid-range: Simba Safari Camp in rooms, or Bush Lodge in tents, Buffalo Safari Resort, or Enganzi Lodge, or Ihamba Safari Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, or Katara Lodge, or Jacana Lodge
Day 5: Day 5: Game Viewing, Launch Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you will enjoy the highlight launch cruise. Right after a very early breakfast, you will go for a game drive to see some of the early risers within the park. Some of the animals you will see include Giant Forest Hogs, Bush bucks, Defassa, Cape Buffaloes, Lions, Elephants, Topis, Leopards, Waterbucks and Uganda Kobs among others.
After lunch, you will set out on a 2 hours launch-cruise on the Kazinga Channel during which you will see the largest school of hippos in Uganda, crocodiles, some other animals plus a large number of birds as the park has a bird list of more than 550 birds. Don’t leave your camera behind as you go for this exciting activity. In the evening you will return to your accommodation..
Accommodation Options include:
Budget: Kazinga Channel View Lodge, or Simba Safari Camp in tents
Mid-range: Simba Safari Camp in rooms, or Bush Lodge in tents, Buffalo Safari Resort, or Enganzi Lodge, or Ihamba Safari Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, or Katara Lodge, or Jacana Lodge
Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking, Return to Kampala
Today morning, you will have an early breakfast, and then head to Kyambura gorge for a nature walk during which you be able to track chimpanzees as well as see some other primates. After the tracking, you will begin on the journey back to Kampala having lunch along the way.
Once in Kampala you will be transferred to the airport depending on the time of your departure flight. This will be the end of our safari
The price quotation includes:
Transportation in a 4wd vehicle
Accommodation and all meals listed in the itinerary
Boat trips
Park fees
Kibale Chimpanzee chimp Permits
Kyambura Gorge chimp Permits
Tour at Ziwa sanctuary Rhino
English speaking guide
Game drives
However, it excludes:
Flight tickets and related taxes
Visas and other relevant travel documentation
Travel as well as medical insurance
Addition Excursions indicated as optional
Additional luggage charges,
Tips and Laundry, tips
Beverages other than mineral water offered in the vehicle and served during your meals
Any personal expenditure like on phone calls
Items of personal natures such as toiletries