Quick Summary

3-Day Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls & Chimp Trek - Uganda is a 3 days tour in Uganda via the Wildlife treck route, starting from USD 1010. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
3 days

Route
Wildlife treck

From
USD 1010

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 3-Day Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls & Chimp Trek - Uganda

This trip will take you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area. The park is home to over 451 bird species and 76 mammal species. Highlights of your visit will include opportunities to spot various bird species, such as the greater blue turaco and the rare shoebill stork. Enjoy rewarding game drives, hiking and boat cruises in this beautiful savannah park.

Duration: 3 days
Route: Wildlife treck
Starts at: USD 1010

Overview

Itinerary

include & exclude

Highlights for 3-Day Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls & Chimp Trek - Uganda

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Evening Game Drive
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Kampala

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Evening Game Drive
Day 02	Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Day 03	Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Kampala

Day 01: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Evening Game Drive

>> After an early breakfast, you will receive a briefing from your guide about the 3-day safari. You will then depart from your hotel and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will pass through Luwero town and stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival, you will meet the site guide for a briefing before heading into the bush to search for the rhinos. The tracking experience will take approximately 3 hours. Afterward, you will have lunch before continuing on to Masindi town.

Next, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls. This location offers spectacular views of the park and the falls, providing excellent photo opportunities. Following this, you will embark on an evening game drive, where you will encounter various animals as they hunt for food. After the evening game drive, you will return to the lodge for check-in, relaxation and an overnight stay.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Day 02: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

>> Wake up early and have breakfast before setting off by 6:00am for the game drive. This early drive allows catching big cats and other early risers in action before they retreat to their hideouts. During the drive, you can expect to see various animals, including Lake Chad buffaloes, African elephants, Lelwel hartebeest, Nubian giraffes, and oribis, among other species. Common bird species you might encounter include the Goliath heron, African skimmer, and red-throated bee-eater.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to refresh.

Shortly after lunch, embark on a launch cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls. This water safari will allow you to observe pods of hippos and Nile crocodiles basking on the riverbanks and various bird species and other wildlife drinking at the shores. Depending on your level of fatigue, you can either head back to the lodge for relaxation or continue with a short game drive.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Day 03: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Kampala

>> Enjoy a delightful breakfast before driving to the Budongo Forest headquarters for a briefing. Afterward, you will transfer to the trekking point and begin your adventure. Once you encounter the chimpanzees, you will have one hour to observe their behaviors, watch them feed, and see the juveniles playfully jumping from branch to branch and interacting with one another. During the trek, you can also spot various colorful bird species. After the trek, have lunch before proceeding to Kampala.