4-Day Murchison, Rhino Tracking and Chimp Tracking Tour
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: Murchison Falls, is a waterfall on the Nile. At the top of Murchison Falls, the Nile forces its way through a gap in the rocks, only 7 meters wide
Day by Day
Itinerary
Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Continue to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 1Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Continue to Murchison Falls National Park Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Continue to Murchison Falls National Park You will picked you up from you' Hotel and start the journey to the Murchison Falls NP. Enjoy the drive as you observe the African countryside and small towns like Luwero and Nakasongola. Nakasongola is a cattle keeping corridor and you will be amazed by the vast herds of long horned cattle grazing close to the roadside. Your first main stop is at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. This sanctuary was established to protect the few remaining white rhinos in Uganda after 99% were killed by poachers. After tracking the rhinos, you will proceed to have lunch at the nearby Masindi town After Masindi, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and proceed straight to the top of the falls. Spend some time here as you marvel at the magnificent waterfall. The falls are formed when the river Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge and drops with a thunderous force. Take as many photos as possible so that you can share them with you friends. The driver will then take you to your hotel for dinner. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures) Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbund
Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Nile
Day 2Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Nile Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Nile Wake up early, take breakfast and prepare for a very eventful day. The drive/Guide will pick you up and take you for a game drive to see lions, leopards, giraffes, the Uganda Kob, buffaloes, oribi, jackals, elephants, warthogs, Jackson hartebeests, hyenas and countless birds. Look out for the early morning risers and predators like leopards returning back to their dens after hunting. After the four-hour game drive, you will go for lunch and then the afternoon boat cruise. While on the cruise you will spot crocodiles, hippos, and most of the animals already seen while on your earlier game drive. This part of the river Nile offers some of the best birding spots in Uganda. Watch out for the Shoebill storks, Goliath heron, hornbills, the yellow billed stork, pelicans, bee-eaters, kingfishers, Egyptian goose and African fish eagles. The boat cruise ends at the bottom of the Murchison falls and is a great time to take some great photos to show your friends back home. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Boat ride at the Nile delta and afternoon Game drive
Day 3Boat ride at the Nile delta and afternoon Game drive Boat ride at the Nile delta and afternoon Game drive After breakfast, you will be picked up by your boat to go to the delta area of Murchison Falls National Park. The Nile Delta boat cruise offers a chance to see lots of wildlife species that include buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, hippos and the rare shoebill stock. You will also observe the Nile reducing speed as it deposits waste before entering lake Albert. Return back to the lodge for lunch and then prepare for your evening game drive to look for animals you could have missed on the first game drive. After the game drive, transfer to back to the for dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest – transfer back to Entebbe
Day 4Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest – transfer back to Entebbe Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest – transfer back to Entebbe Wake up early and go for the briefing at the forest offices. You will be allocated a group and a ranger to be your leader. Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest can take up to 5 hours and you are allowed only one hour with them. Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo is special because it has less crowds and there are higher chances of interacting with international researchers for more information about the primates. Budongo forest is also one of the best places for birding in Uganda. While tracking the chimpanzees, watch out for the birds, other smaller primates and the ancient mahogany trees. The driver will start the journey back to Kampala after tracking the chimps. You will have lunch on your way that's Masindi town, arriving Entebbe in the later evening. Inline with you' flight timing we will transfer you to the Airport. Main Destination: Entebbe (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, yo
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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We had an excellent experience during our Mid-range 2-day golden monkeys & gorilla trekking experience. Our guide, Ronald, was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure the trip was according to our wishes;...
I highly recommend Frena Adverntures for your travel in Uganda and Rwanda. Fred was fantastic at organising the trip with us and Ronald was an amazing guide and driver and nothing was too much trouble. Everything was sorted professionally...
From start to finish Fred at Frena Adventures was great to communicate with. We were a bunch of three older ladies that went on this trip. Our trip was for the Rwanda gorilla trek and Golden Monkey with a day at Lake Kivu. Our trip dates...
Amazing time seeing these animals, everything was organised and food accom & transport was great
Not only did I encounter golden monkeys and mountain gorillas, but I also enjoyed the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture along the Rwanda–Uganda border. Frena Adventure offered several tour plans tailored to my budget, and...
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