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4-Day Murchision Falls and Chimpanzee Trekking

The 4-day waterfall and chimpanzee safari starts and ends in Kampala. It will take you through rhino trekking at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy wildlife viewing with a boat cruise on the river Nile and game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, and conclude it with Chimpanzee trekking and an amazing scenic nature walk in Budongo Forest. All these visits are supplemented with beautiful sights and sounds.


Note: This Itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates


Destinations visited


Day to Day Itinerary


Day 1 : Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After a leisurely early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary at 07:30 am. This drive takes about 3 hours. On arrival, you will meet a professional guide who will take you for a 2-hour nature walk/rhino trek and you will experience the magnificent and endangered rhinos. This is the only place you will have a chance to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat in Uganda. You will then have a 1 and 1/2 hours’ drive to Kabalega Resort for a hot lunch and relaxation. After the short rest, you will have a drive for approximately 1 and 1/2 hours through Budongo Forest to the top of the falls. You will experience the most powerful waterfall in the world close by with a simple hike. You will then be driven back for your dinner and overnight stay at your lodging.

Main Destination : Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino Sanctuary)

Meals and Drinks : 

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non alcoholic drinks

Day 2 : Murchison Falls National Park

You will have an early breakfast at your lodge before departing for a 3 to 4-hour game drive with your driver-guide choosing a route based on his extensive knowledge of the park and local conditions. With a number of game to see including some of the Big 5, this game drive is truly amazing. You will be dropped off at the shores after the game drive to wait for your boat for a thrilling 2-hour boat cruise and hiking. The cruise is spectacular with a chance to get up close to some of the aquatic animals such as the hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, buffaloes and elephants. Among the birds commonly cited on the boat cruise include the Goliath heron, kingfisher, weaver birds, cattle egrets, and the beautiful scenery along the bank. At the bottom of the falls, you will then trek to the top of the falls or choose to take photos at the rocks below the falls before driving back to your lodge to dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination : murchisonfallsnationalpark.com/

Meals and Drinks : 

  • All meals included
  • Non alcoholic drinks

Day 3 : Chimpanzee Forest

After breakfast you will drive to Budongo forest home of the chimpanzees. After briefing upon arrival you will then embark on a 4 to 5-hour chimpanzee trekking experience in the Kaniyo Kabidi chimpanzee community where you will experience these primates in the natural habitat with the guide giving you a brief on how they relate and the challenges they face. After the trek you will head back to your lodge for lunch and rest.
After the rest, you will have an evening/ late afternoon 2-hour nature walk in the forest reserve and return to your lodge for overnight stay.

Main Destination: Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Meals and Drinks : 

  • All meals included
  • Non alcoholic drinks

Day 4 : Transfer Back to Kampala/ Entebbe

After breakfast, you embark on your drive back to Kampala/ to Entebbe airport to catch your flight back home.

Main Destination: Kampala (City)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Price for 4-Day Murchision Falls and Chimpanzee Trekking / Rates Per Person

Rates Per Person

$1,600 per person when 1 person travels alone

$1,300 per person when 2 persons travel together


For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort


Cost Includes

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Cost Excludes

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees