Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorillas by Air

On arrival in Entebbe, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on the time you arrive, you may choose to go for a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, watch the sun set with refreshing views of the lake.

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Murchison Falls National Park. There is a 15 kg baggage allowance, per person.

Note: There is also the option to drive to Murchisons if you prefer. In this case you would leave early and visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route. Here you have a walking Safari to the Southern Park to trek White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda

Later in the day, take a game drive to the top of the Murchison Falls and enjoy a walk around the top.

Upgrade Option: Nile Safari Lodge, Fully Inclusive

Two full days are spent exploring Murchison Falls National Park. A cruise on the Nile to view the Delta area and the base of the falls and game drives are included.

After an early breakfast, you can opt for the scheduled boat ride to the Nile Delta (for a supplement). Another interesting, but more placid activity, is through the extensive papyrus delta through which the Victoria Nile flows into Lake Albert. Here again there are plenty of animals and birds to see with an excellent chance of seeing the rare Shoebill stork, thereafter you will proceed for a bush breakfast on the Nile.

After breakfast you enjoy a game drive (included in the price). This is a beautiful drive across savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north. Drive in the open African savannah in search for lions, leopard, hyena, buffalo, elephant, Jackson hartebeest, oribi, waterbuck and Uganda kob. Enjoy spotting various bird species such as the secretary bird, black-chested snake eagle, tawny and marshal eagles, carmine and swallow-tailed bee-eaters, and many more.

In the afternoon, go for a private sundowner boat ride up the Nile (at supplemental cost), to Murchison Falls, from whence the park derives its name. Enjoy these spectacular falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7meter gap and at the bottom you will see huge Nile crocodiles bask.

Today you will experience Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest National Park. You will arrive at the Park Headquarters at 7:30 am for briefing. Led by an experienced Ranger Guide, you will start off into the forest to find the Chimps as they awake from their Nests. There are 4950 chimpanzees within Uganda; It is also home of 8 species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey and the Blue Monkey.

Afterwards you will proceed for your visit to the top of the Murchisons falls and have a spectacular view of the falls from above, descend half way the trail to have a view from below, hike back to the top and proceed to the lodge.

Later in the evening, you will go for an evening game drive.

Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, then take a scheduled afternoon flight from Murchison Falls National Park to Kihihi Airstrip. On arrival, you will meet your guide and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. This fascinating mountain forest hosts chimpanzees and spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including blue-throated broadbill, bar-tailed trogon and other beautiful forest species.

Head to bed early this evening so that you are ready for gorilla trekking the next day.

Upgrade Option: Bwindi Lodge, Fully Inclusive

This morning you will get up very early for gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas.

Depending on the time you return from the Gorilla trek, and your energy levels, you may choose to visit the Ride for a Woman Project in Buhoma sector an organization that has helped to equip widows and orphans with skills such as craft making sewing etc, which they sell in turn to earn a living and look after their families. Additional cost of $30 per person.

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe enjoying the beautiful aerial view of south western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals.