5 Days Chimpanzee Trekking & Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

You arrive at the Entebbe Airport where you are welcomed by a company driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session then after he shall transfer you around Entebbe Town precisely then later to your hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Santa Maria Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Breakfast in the morning then after proceed on journey to the North Western Part of Uganda at Murchison Falls National Park. You shall transfer for a period of 6 to 7 hours with en-route views of the green terrain, brief stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you watch the Rhinos. You shall trek the Rhinos in their natural forest habitat for an hour. Take many photos to keep with a camera that has no flash.

Afterwards, you shall proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. On reaching the Park, enjoy an en-route game drive watching many wildlife animals wandering around their natural habitat. The animals you watch include; lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, Rothschild’s giraffe, small antelope, warthogs, bushbuck, waterbuck, duiker, topi etc. You shall proceed on transfer to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the Park to enjoy a Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, Rothschild’s giraffe, small antelope, warthogs, bushbuck, waterbuck, duiker, topi etc.

After the Game Drive, you shall break off for lunch then later transfer to the Victoria Nile for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. The cruise takes a period of 3 hours offering views of the green terrain, bird species, hippos, crocodiles beneath the waters. You shall then return back to the shores where you leave from to return to lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking at Budongo Forest Reserve

Breakfast then proceed to the Kaniyo Pabidi sector of Budongo Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. You shall follow briefing from ranger guides then later embark on guided walk through one of East Africa’s largest mahogany forests searching for the habituated chimpanzee communities.

The Trekking adventure lasts between 2 and 5 hours depending on the location of the chimpanzees in the forest. You shall watch the chimpanzees for an hour as they engage in feeding, grooming, playing and social interactions.

En-route, you shall watch other primates like the black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons and many bird species that make Budongo a renowned birdwatching destination.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk, birdwatching excursion, or simply unwind while taking in the tranquil rainforest atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 5: Departure to Entebbe Airport

Breakfast in the morning then embark on transfer on departure to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport to board a flight back home.

Inclusions

Chimpanzee trekking permit in Budongo Forest

Game Drives & Boat Cruises

Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Accommodation for 3 nights as per the itinerary

Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the safari

Park entrance and conservation fees

Bottled drinking water during transfers and activities

Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off within Kampala or Entebbe

All scheduled activities mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

Uganda visa fees

International and domestic flights

Travel and medical insurance

Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, and souvenirs

Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified

Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Expenses arising from personal emergencies or itinerary changes