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Entebbe · Central · Uganda

4 Day Murchison Falls Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking

Starting From From $1,229.90 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Days 3.94 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Multiday Trip Operated by Dav Safaris
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This tour comes with the glance of Uganda’s largest national park (Murchison falls National Park). At this park, you will appreciate the rushing waters of the Nile River forcing through a 7-meter narrow gorge forming the world’s most powerful waterfalls, which has claimed its place in the world for centuries. Along the way to Murchison falls national park, we shall have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhinos tracking. In Murchison falls you will gaze in wonder at the herds of Rothschild’s giraffes on the game drive, large scores of African Elephants on the launch trip to the bottom of the falls. Look out for the Nile crocodiles and Schools of Hippos. We will end with chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest which is also located in Murchison falls national park.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhinoes Sanctuary.
  • Game Drives In Murchison falls National Park
  • Boat Cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
  • Hiking to the Top of the Fall
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest( Murchison Falls)
  • Road trip to Murchison Falls National Park
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Nakasongola

Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Welcome to Uganda! On this day very early in the morning, you will be meeting by our safari guide for a briefing about this adventure and look forward to the magnificent journey to Murchison Falls national park. The first stopover will be at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary where you have a chance to track both the black and white Rhinos. These animal species roaming in the plains of northern Uganda and specifically in Murchison Falls, but were extinct from poaching. There are credible efforts for breeding for which they can multiply in big numbers and be re-introduced into the wild.

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Entebbe

From there continue with a short drive. Proceed with the drive to your lodge in the park or near the park.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Fort Murchison Lodge or equivalent.

Day 2

Entebbe

Wildlife Safari at Murchison Falls National Park. Game drive Set off for a game drive in the national park, you will see the buffaloes, Elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeest and waterbucks, oribi, bushbuck, Uganda kob, Bohor reedbuck, shy sitatunga, warthog, bush duiker, and bush pig and carnivores includes lions, leopards and spotted hyenas, jackal, and genets. And primates like the olive baboons and monkeys.

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Entebbe

Boating at Nile River. Nile Cruising Nile Crocodiles and school hippos will be viewed along the banks of the Nile. The adventure also comes with views of several birds species like Egyptian geese, goliath heron, pelican, bee-eaters, hornbill, cormorant, kingfishers, saddle-bill stork, and the rare shoebill stork.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Fort Murchison Lodge or equivalent.

Day 3

Entebbe

Hiking at Murchison Falls National Park. Hike on Today morning we transfer to Budongo forest situated within Murchison falls national park for chimpanzee trekking. Your driver-guide will lead you to the starting point(park offices)from there you will receive a briefing from the ranger guide about the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking and how to hike through this tropical forest.

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Entebbe

Eco Tour at Murchison Falls National Park. Thunder, Rainbows & falls After this fascinating adventure, we transfer to the top of Murchison falls to explore the wonder where the Nile is forced into a 7-meter gap to a thunderous roar – creating the Murchison falls. There is a resident scenic rainbow formed making a lens with the crashing water. And rest of the day will be spent at leisure as we wait to embark on our next activity the following day.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Fort Murchison Lodge or equivalent.

Day 4

Entebbe

Goodmorning Arise for the perfect breakfast and travel on until you reach Kabalega Dinners for an even greater Lunch.

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Entebbe

Now leaving Upon arrival at your drop off, services end here, We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon! Thank you for visiting!

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Ground transport Park entrance Boat trip Chimp trekking Service of an English-speaking driver-guide All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Not Included

Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc. Tips to porters and driver/ guide Insurance

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear Any personal items you may need

Meeting & Pickup

The safari guide will pick you up from your place of residence or at the Airport. Entebbe, Bwindi, Etc. Let us know at the time of booking.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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