5 Days Uganda Safari Trip – Overview.

5 days Uganda safari trip is a 4 nights/5 days safari in Uganda tour to see amazing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park & go Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park starting and ending in Kampala/Entebbe.

The 5 days Uganda safari trip offers amazing game drives to view the Big five encounter in Murchison Falls with Rhinos tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, majestic Nile boat cruise safari & hike to the top of Murchison Falls – the world’s most powerful waterfall.

This 5 days Uganda safari will further take you Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, enjoy a community cultural walk in Bigodi wetland with remarkable sightseeing of the Albertine Rift valley, the Rwenzori Mountain foothills, and optional Tea estate cycling and Nakayima heritage tree.

5 Days Uganda Safari Trip – Highlights.

• Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Southern White Rhino Trekking en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route
• Day 2: Morning game drive in northern Murchison, afternoon Nile boat safari & hike to the top of the falls
• Day 3: Drive to Kibale National Park. Whole day drive
• Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park and Bigodi wetland walk in the afternoon
• Day 5:  Drive back to Kampala/ Entebbe. Optional activities en route include; Tea estate cycling & the Nakayima tree

5 Days Uganda Safari Trip – Detailed Itinerary.

Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

Pick up from Kampala / Entebbe at 6:30 am for Murchison Falls National Park 311km about 5 hours’ drive excluding stops en route.

You stop en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the southern white Rhinos and this lasts about 2 hours. Settle for lunch en route and proceed to the park with the views of lush Budongo forest.

Depending on where you are sleeping in the park, you can engage in an evening game drive.

Accommodation: Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe room, Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge – Thatched Safari tent, Budget: Twiga Tales Lodge

Day 2: Morning Game Drive in Northern Murchison, Afternoon Nile boat Safari & Hike to The Top of The Falls

Morning game drive starts between 6am – 7 am depending on where you slept. The game drive is carried out in the open Savannah landscapes of northern Murchison where a range of grazers is visibly seen spread across.

These include the Oribis, Hartebeests, Kobs, and Defassa water-bucks, Topis, Buffaloes, Elephants, and Rothschild Giraffes.

The carnivores like Lions, Leopard, and Spotted Hyenas among others thrive in the thicket patches. The game drive lasts 3 – 4 hours, relax and enjoy lunch.

At 2 pm, the Nile River cruise/ boat safari departs Paraa jetty heading to the bottom of the falls. It’s very historical to cruise on the world’s longest River with likely sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles, birds like Kingfishers, Shoe-bill stork, and wild game on the river banks.

You are welcomed by the fascinating natural landmark – the greatest to ever happen on the River Nile course. Murchison Falls, the entire Nile River squeezes itself to pass through a less than 7m ravine before falling 43m below generating a marvelous plume of spray and an iconic thunderous roar while the trademark rainbow taps in from the sky.

Meet the driver guide at the top of the falls and transfer to the lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation: Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe room, Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge – Thatched Safari tent, Budget: Twiga Tales Lodge

Day 3: Drive to Kibale National Park.

Set off for the transfer to Kibale National Park 366km about 7 – 8 hours’ drive with nice views of en route landscapes including the Albertine rift valley flats and escarpments, the lush tea estates along with villages and small towns.

Accommodation: Luxury:  Crater Safari Lodge – Luxury Cottage, Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Cottage, Budget:   Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Main house room

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland Walk in The Afternoon

Today, we explore Kibale’s icon – the Common Chimpanzees!  On top of Chimpanzees, Kibale National Park is also home to other 12 primate species including the Grey checked mangabey, Vervet monkey, Black & white colobus, Blue Monkey, Galago, potto among others – something that has earned it a dub as the primate capital of the world.

The Chimpanzee trekking starts at 8 am and lasts 2 – 5 hours traversing the lush forest of Kibale which is also home to 351 tree species and 375 bird species including the Kibale ground thrush that is endemic and the popular green breasted pitta.

You spend one hour with Chimpanzees viewing them as they feed, play, and socialize. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi wetland for a 2hr Eco walk along with the community experience to learn about their traditions and way of life. Bigodi swamp features lush flora, birds like the Great Blue Turaco among others.

Accommodation: Luxury:  Crater Safari Lodge – Luxury Cottage, Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Cottage, Budget:   Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Main house room

Day 5:  Drive Back to Kampala/ Entebbe.

Settle for a relaxed breakfast after which you drive back to Kampala / Entebbe. We can as well drop you off at the airport in case you have an onward flight.

Optional activities to explore en route include; cycling in the lush green tea estates with nice undulating landscape and then the heritage tree of Nakayima in Mubende dating far back to the Chwezi times.

End of The 5 Days Uganda Safari Trip.

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