4 days / 3 nights itinerary
4-Day Murchison Falls & Chimpanzee Safari
Rhino tracking at Ziwa, Nile-side wildlife and chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa, Nile-side wildlife and chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest. Dedicated travel days connect the scheduled experiences. Lodges and activities are matched to your dates, route and agreed quotation.
Places on this route
Day by day
Day 1
Ziwa & journey to Murchison Falls
Depart early from Kampala or Entebbe and travel north. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking before continuing toward Murchison Falls and your lodge. The departure time and overnight location are planned around the sanctuary visit.
Day 2
Game drive & Nile boat cruise
Start with a morning game drive in the park’s northern savannah, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions and other wildlife. After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Day 3
Budongo chimpanzees & Masindi overnight
Travel to Budongo Forest for the briefing and a guided chimpanzee trek, subject to a confirmed permit. Afterwards, continue toward an overnight stop in the Masindi area. The exact lodge and activity timing are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 4
Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Enjoy breakfast before completing the road journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stops and arrival arrangements depend on the confirmed route and road conditions.
Highlights
- Ziwa & journey to Murchison Falls
- Game drive & Nile boat cruise
- Budongo chimpanzees & Masindi overnight
- Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Good to know
- Best time: Ask us to match your dates to local conditions and activity availability.
- Fully customisable — dates, pace and budget.
- Accommodation choices and trekking permits are confirmed in your personal quotation.
Accommodation
3 nights in lodges selected for your budget and confirmed route. Lodge names, room types and meal arrangements are stated in your quotation.
Transport
Private transportation on the stated route. Vehicle type, pickup, luggage needs and the full transfer plan are confirmed in your quotation.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for every night of the safari
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Drinks: water and soda beverages
- Driver-guide
- All park entrance fees
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Trekking permit inclusion and cost — confirmed separately in your quotation
Important information
- Your pickup, activity sequence and transfer timings are agreed before booking. Please share any mobility needs and onward travel plans.
- The quotation itemises scheduled services and any separately payable activity or admission fees. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Trekking permits are separate from park entrance fees. Permit availability, eligibility and trekking arrangements must be confirmed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this trip start and finish?
Pickup and return are arranged in Kampala or Entebbe. Share your hotel and onward travel plans when requesting a quotation.
Which accommodation will I stay in?
The quotation names your lodges and confirms room type, meal plan and location against the route.
How do I get a confirmed price?
Send your date, pickup location and group size. We will itemise transport, guiding, meals and any admission or activity costs in your personal quotation.
Are trekking permits included?
Do not assume they are covered by park entrance fees. Your personal quotation confirms the permit cost and whether it is included in the total.
Prices depend on your dates, group size and accommodation choices — every quotation is itemised, with no hidden costs.
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