4 Day Murchison Falls & Budongo Chimpanzee Safari

Rhino tracking at Ziwa, the mighty Murchison Falls, a Nile boat cruise and chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest.

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4 Day Murchison Falls & Budongo Chimpanzee Safari

Tour Overview

This short Uganda safari combines savannah, river and rainforest. On the way north you can stop at Ziwa Sanctuary to track white rhino on foot, before standing at the top of Murchison Falls where the entire Nile forces itself through a narrow gorge. The next day mixes a game drive on the northern plains with a launch cruise to the foot of the falls, and the trip ends with a morning tracking habituated chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest.

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Safari Highlights

  • Optional on-foot white rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary

  • Top of the Falls viewpoint, where the Nile surges through a 7m gap

  • Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls

  • Chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo Forest

Day-by-Day Itinerary

D1 Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls National Park
Early departure from Kampala heading north-west. Optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhino on foot with a ranger. Continue into Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile thunders through a narrow rock cleft. Check in to your lodge for dinner.
D2 Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning game drive on the northern bank plains, home to lion, elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo and Uganda kob. After lunch, take a boat cruise up the Victoria Nile towards the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles and abundant waterbirds - with a chance of the rare shoebill.
D3 Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Murchison Falls → Budongo Forest Reserve
Drive to the Budongo Forest Reserve for a guided chimpanzee trek through the mahogany forest. Spend time with a habituated chimp community as they feed, call and move through the canopy. Return to the lodge for the evening.
D4 Return to Kampala / Entebbe Murchison Falls → Kampala / Entebbe
Breakfast and the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, arriving in the afternoon.

What's Included

  • Transport from Kampala / Entebbe with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • 3 nights' accommodation on full board
  • Game drives as per the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water

What's Excluded

  • Park entry fees, Nile boat cruise and Ziwa rhino tracking fees (can be included)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Tips, drinks and personal expenses

Accommodation & Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Mid-range lodges, full board
Vehicle: 4x4 safari Land Cruiser or safari van

Best Time to Visit

Visitable year-round. The dry seasons (roughly December-February and June-September) make game drives easier, with less mud and better visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fit do I need to be for chimp tracking?
Budongo trails are mostly flat. Treks usually last 2-4 hours depending on where the chimps are - a reasonable level of fitness is enough.
Is there a minimum age for chimpanzee tracking?
Yes - permits are generally issued to visitors aged 12 and above. We can arrange alternative activities for younger children.
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