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4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari & Chimp Trek

This itinerary adds a full day of chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest to the standard game-drive-and-boat-cruise combination — the natural next step up for travellers who want primates alongside the Big Four.

4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari & Chimp TrekFrom $900 pp (budget) · see full pricing below
Budget$900
Mid-range$1,500
Luxury$2,800

Day 1 — Kampala to Murchison Falls

Drive via Masindi (~5–6 hours), with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Arrive at the park mid-afternoon for check-in and an evening game drive.

Highlights

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa en route
  • Evening game drive as the park settles into dusk light

Day 2 — Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Morning game drive in Buligi, afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls.

Highlights

  • Full morning game drive across the Buligi track network
  • Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls
  • Strong hippo, crocodile, and birdlife along the river

Day 3 — Chimpanzee Trekking, Budongo Forest

Full-day chimpanzee trekking at Kaniyo Pabidi, tracking a habituated community through Uganda's largest mahogany forest.

Highlights

  • A genuinely different ecosystem — tall mahogany forest instead of savanna
  • Time with a habituated chimpanzee community
  • Strong forest birding alongside the primate trek

Day 4 — Top of the Falls, Return to Kampala

Morning visit to the top of the falls viewpoint before departing for Kampala.

Highlights

  • The falls from above, closing out the trip on its signature landmark
  • Relaxed final morning before the drive back

What's Included

Included

  • Ground transport
  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Driver-guide
  • Boat cruise fee
  • Chimp trekking permit

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Gratuities
  • Ziwa rhino tracking fee

Accommodation Options

Budget: Boomu Women's Group Bandas · Mid-range: Sambiya River Lodge · Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge or Budongo Eco Lodge

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See Also

Try the 5-Day Wildlife & Kibale Chimp Trek for a stronger primate focus.