8 Days Murchison Falls, Chimp & Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari
The road-based version of the Murchison-to-Bwindi combination — where the 6-day itinerary flies to save time, this one takes it slower by road via Kibale, adding a second chimp-trekking opportunity and considerably more overland scenery.
8 Days Murchison Falls, Chimp & Epic Gorilla Trekking SafariFrom $2,800 pp (budget) · see full pricing below
Budget$2,800
Mid-range$4,200
Luxury$7,000
Day 1 — Kampala to Murchison Falls
Drive via Masindi, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Highlights
Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Arrival and first evening in the park
Day 2 — Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Morning game drive, afternoon Nile boat cruise.
Highlights
Full morning game drive in Buligi
Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls
Day 3 — Chimpanzee Trekking, Budongo Forest
Full-day chimp trekking at Kaniyo Pabidi.
Highlights
A full day in Uganda's largest mahogany forest
First of two chimp-trekking experiences on this itinerary
Day 4 — Travel to Kibale via Fort Portal
Full travel day south (~6–7 hours), scenic Rift Valley route.
Highlights
Scenic overland route through Fort Portal
Transition from savanna to Uganda's western highlands
Day 5 — Kibale to Bwindi
Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (~4–5 hours), with an optional stop at Lake Mburo or a Kibale forest walk.
Highlights
Optional second chimp-adjacent stop in Kibale
Arrival in Bwindi ahead of the trip's centrepiece activity
Day 6 — Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
Full-day mountain gorilla trekking.
Highlights
One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
The itinerary's signature experience
Day 7 — Bwindi at Leisure / Batwa Cultural Experience
Optional second activity — a Batwa cultural trail experience or a relaxed day at your lodge.
Highlights
Batwa cultural trail — insight into the forest's original inhabitants
A genuine rest day option after a demanding trekking schedule
Day 8 — Return to Kampala
Return drive to Kampala/Entebbe, or a domestic flight if preferred.
Highlights
Final transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe
Option to fly rather than drive to save a day
What's Included
Included
Ground transport
Park entrance fees (all parks)
Accommodation
Driver-guide
Boat cruise fee
Chimp trekking permit
Gorilla permit
Excluded
International flights
Visa
Gratuities
Ziwa fee
Accommodation Options
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