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4 Day Murchison Falls & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

FROM $ 1260 USD

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)

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This exciting 4 days’ safari to Murchison falls shall take you sightseeing abundant wildlife and primate trekking in the enchanting rainforest chimpanzees of Budongo Forest. Regarded as one of the most beautiful and diversified national park, Murchison falls national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and over 450 species of birds. Budongo Forest which is a part of the greater Murchison falls ecosystem is a great chimp trekking site for unforgettable experience.
During your chimpanzee trekking in Budongo, you’ll have the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, learn about their behaviors as you watch them play, relate and mate.
In this same safari, you shall also visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is an enticing site for sightseeing the incredible endangered white rhinos. You shall hike to the top of the falls and experience the world’s fastest waterfall as it fights its way to the gorge. There is no wonder this tour shall make your visit to Murchison falls an exciting one.

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Overview

This exciting 4 days’ safari to Murchison falls shall take you sightseeing abundant wildlife and primate trekking in the enchanting rainforest chimpanzees of Budongo Forest. Regarded as one of the most beautiful and diversified national park, Murchison falls national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and over 450 species of birds. Budongo Forest which is a part of the greater Murchison falls ecosystem is a great chimp trekking site for unforgettable experience.
During your chimpanzee trekking in Budongo, you’ll have the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, learn about their behaviors as you watch them play, relate and mate.
In this same safari, you shall also visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is an enticing site for sightseeing the incredible endangered white rhinos. You shall hike to the top of the falls and experience the world’s fastest waterfall as it fights its way to the gorge. There is no wonder this tour shall make your visit to Murchison falls an exciting one.

Visit the world’s most powerful waterfall – Murchison falls an at it you will have a tremendous game drive in Uganda’s largest game park.

4 Day Murchison Falls & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 1360
$ 1200
$ 1150

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 1560
$ 1300
$ 1250

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 2500
$ 2300
$ 2150

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Price includes

  • 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person
  • 1 Chimp Trekking permit where applicable
  • A professional English speaking Driver guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Border crossing fee.
  • All ground transportation and fuel
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • All activities/services as per itinerary
  • Drinking water in the vehicle

Price Excludes

  • Visas
  • International airfares
  • Activities/services not included in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks/wines, Laundry, and any other service of personal nature 
  • Travel insurance policy 
  • Porters, Souvenirs, tips, etc. 
  • Guide tip
  • Optional activities.

Where you shall visit

Kibale NP
Murchison Falls

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Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Reserve
Day 2: Morning game drive, afternoon boat rides and hike to the top of the falls.
Day 3: Track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest
Day 4: Transfer to Kampala – Departure

1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Reserve

As you start your Murchison falls adventure, today immediately after breakfast, you shall depart after a short briefing from our safari guide and embark on a transfer to Murchison falls but shall stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for incredible rhino sightseeing before you proceed to hike to the top of the falls to watch the Nile roar all around you as it blasts through the narrow gorge. Here, you shall also enjoy beautiful views of the river flowing into the narrow gorge, leaving misty drops and rainbows at the top. Return to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay.

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride in Murchison falls

This is your day to meet the enticing wildlife of Murchison Falls national park. The day starts with an early morning breakfast and immediately, you shall leave for an early morning game drive with your driver guide who shall take you wildlife sightseeing in the scenic savannah vegetation of Murchison falls. Some of the possible sightings here include giraffes, antelopes, elephants, leopard, lions, buffaloes, warthogs and more than 350bird species. After this, you shall return and have lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat ride for the possible sightings of Murchison falls aquatics. Your boat ride takes you to the bottom of the falls and you have amazing sightings including; Nile crocodile, buffaloes, hippos, elephants. There is more birds to see here, so watch out. Return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay

Day 3: Track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest

After breakfast on day 3 of your 4 days Murchison Falls Wildlife &Chimpanzee trekking, you shall head to Budongo Forest at the Kanyo Pabidi Ecotourism Center for a short briefing about chimpanzee trekking do’s and don’ts before embarking on a walk to the jungle to look for these intelligent primates. Budongo Forest is home to many of these intelligent primates and in the company of armed hunting rangers, you’ll have the opportunity to watch chimpanzees eat, play, relate (mate) and run from tree to tree in their natural habitat. Spend the afternoon on a community walk, interacting with members of the local community and learning about their rich culture. After the encounter, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight.

Day 4: Transfer to Kampala – Departure

After breakfast, unfortunately, you have to bid farewell to Murchison falls and embark on a beautiful journey back to Kampala with memories that will last a lifetime. Your driver guide will drop you off at your preferred hotel in Kampala or Entebbe or at Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight and this is where your 4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife & Chimpanzee trekking tour ends.
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