7 Days Uganda Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Safari
This 7 Days Uganda Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Safari is a remarkable seven-day’ safari tour package that leads you to Uganda’s most visited tourist destination. These are Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park among others. Get started now!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
On your arrival time at Entebbe International Airport on the first day of the 7 days Uganda Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi safari, our driver guide will be waiting to pick you up, brief you about the safari and then transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
The journey takes about 5 to 6 hours’ drive and on the way you will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and then proceed the journey to Masindi town for lunch. After lunch, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival in the park, you will drive directly to the top of the falls where you will enjoy splendid views of the waterfall, water splashes many others. From the top of the falls, you will drive to the lodge for dinner andan overnight stay at Pakuba safari lodge-midrange
Meal plan: HB
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
After an early breakfast on the second day of the safari, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge head for a morning game drive where you will be able to view animal species like buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Oribi, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeest, giraffes among others which will be grazing in the open plains, predators such as hyenas, lions, leopards, numerous bird species lot more. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, drive at the Paraa landing site for an exciting boat cruise which is done bottom of the falls where you will be able to view large herds of hippos in the water, Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, view other animals species; elephants, buffaloes, warthogs drinking water along the shores, view water birds many others. After the boat ride, which takes about 2 to 3 hours, connect to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.
Meal plan: FB
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Wake up and enjoy a yummy breakfast on the third day of the 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to drive to Kibale National Park. On the way, you will have en-route lunch, stopovers to stretch your legs, enjoy photo shooting as well as have stunning views of the beautiful scenery, Rwenzori mountain ranges, Lake George, crater lakes, and tea plantations among others. Upon arrival in Kibale National Park you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Chimpundu lodge-luxury, Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge – Midrange
Meal plan: FB
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk
After an early breakfast, you will meet up with your driver guide to drive you to Kanyachu Visitors Centre for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest in search of the habituated chimpanzee group. During the trekking, you will be able to spot other primate species such as red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, grey checked baboons, view different bird species, tree species many others. On seeing them, you will be allowed to spend an hour with chimpanzees in their natural areas which gives you a great chance to observe their behaviors,and habits, watch them feed, breastfeed, hunt, play, fight, mate, rest, take photos and capturing the videos for your future remembrance. After the one hour with the chimpanzees, you will trek back to the meeting Centre where you will meet up with your driver guide and connect to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will go for an afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary where you will enjoy rewarding views of different classic bird species such as the great blue turaco, hornbills, weavers, view primate species like blue monkeys, grey cheeked Mangabey, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, view different plant species, colorful butterflies. If you are lucky you will also be able to spot mammals like bush pigs, bushbucks, and mongoose among others. After the swamp walk, you will connect to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: FB
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
After toothsome breakfast, follow by check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to be driven to Bwindi impenetrable national park with en-route lunch on the way. After lunch, you will continue to drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Ichumbi safari lodge-midrange
Meal plan: FB
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Have an early breakfast, carry your packed lunch boxes and meet up with your driver guide to drive you to the meeting center for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules and regulations to follow. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the jungle which lasts about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located- they like to move from place to place looking for food. While trekking you will be able to view other primate species such as l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, lots of forest birds, and different plant species among others. On finding the habituated mountain gorilla family, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you a great chance to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, observing their behaviors, habits, take photos and record the breathtaking moments of these gentle giants of the jungle.
After the one hour with the gorillas, you will either connect to the lodge for an evening relaxation or opt to go for cultural tour where you will be able to interact with Batwa people ,and enjoy their unique traditional performances among others. After the cultural tour, drive to the lodge. Have dinner and overnight as above.
Meal plan: FB
Day 7: Departure to Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 7 days Uganda Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer back to Kampala. On the way, you will have en-route lunch and a stopover at the Equator to take spectacular photos and buy souvenirs and others. Thereafter, you will proceed to Kampala arriving in the evening. Arrive in Kampala and your driver will drop you off at your place of choice.
End of the 7 Days Uganda Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Safari
Price includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking fees
- Park entrance fees/ game drives
- Boat cruise fees
- Bigodi swamp walk
- Top of the falls view
- Full-time English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Pick up and drop off at Kampala/ Entebbe
- 4WD pop-up safari van and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Price excludes
- Air flight tickets and Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Optional cultural tour
- Tipping
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and hiring a porter among others.
