6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa's Big Five Experience Safari
At a glance
6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa's Big Five Experience Safari is a 6 days private experience in Kampala, Uganda, operated by Inspire African Safaris. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $4,650 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Dinner.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Swedish, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 4–9 · Child 10–14 · Youth 15–17 · Adult 18–80 · Senior 81–85
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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6 Days Uganda Safari in Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks
from $4,650
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 06:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This 6 day safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest with a wildlife safari in Murchison Falls National Park. The trip starts with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Wild animals that can be seen in this park include some of the big five such as elephants, buffaloes and lions; as well as giraffes, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos etc. The trip takes you further through the Albertine Rift to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half of the remaining total population of the mountain gorillas. The trip starts in Kampala and ends in Kampala Entebbe Airport.
What's included
What's included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Flights
Itinerary
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Day 1: Kampala – Murchison Falls · 12h
Head off to Murchison Falls National Park starting in Kampala via Bombo road that should take you about 5 hours. On your way, you will see the legendary Luweero triangle, today is a small town with a trading center recognized for its agonizing past during Obote’s regime. Continue and branch off at Masindi Hotel for lunch. You will pass through Budongo forest and Kaniyo Pabidi. When you reach the park, drive directly to the Top of the falls, such a pretty site for appreciating the mighty River Nile and the most powerful rush of water anywhere in the world behind. Camp or lodge at Sambiya Lodge (budget)/ Red Chili/ Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury) FB.
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Day 1: Kampala – Murchison Falls · 2h
Stop by and Track White Rhinos.
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Day 2: Game drives - launch cruise · 1 day
Set off for an early game view drive on the Northern Delta Nile. Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi and baboons are some of the animals you will spot. Soon you can take a launch cruise on the Murchison falls in about two hrs. Spot schools of some of the largest hippos and crocodiles, small herds of buffalo. There is rich birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, the most sought after bird in Africa. Go to the Top of the falls, such a lovely scene for viewing the fall, park as well taking lunch or relaxing. Camp or lodge at Sambiya Lodge (budget) / Red Chili/ Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury) FB.
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Day 3: Transfer from Murchison falls to Kibale forest · 1 day
After morning breakfast, transfer from Murchison falls to kibale forest national park with spectacular views of the rift valley, great Lake Albert, the Rwenzori ranges, the beautiful Lakes George and Edward, generally the western Albertine rift valley environment. Dinner and overnight at Crater safari Lodge/Primates lodge.
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Day 4: kibale to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park · 1 day
You will have an early and trasnfer to Bwindi impenetrabel forets national paerk with lunch enroute at Igongo cultural centre in Mbarara. You will reach in the evening having dinner and overnight at Gorilla Resort (luxury)/ Buhoma community Bandas (budget) FB
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Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Batwa local communities · 1 day
Take an early morning breakfast, head to the park office headquarters with packed lunch for an inevitable briefing ready to trek for the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forests. You get to spend an hour with the gorillas after having trekked for about 3-5 hours. If you are still energetic, in the evening, head for a brief nature walk to the Batwa community. Also available are curio shops, drinking joints, a children’s school among others. You can try the other option being Munyanja river trail, where you can see the waterfalls and an array of bird life or the Muzabajiro/ Ruhija trails which offer forest and grassland bird species plus more primates. Return to Gorilla Resort (luxury)/ Buhoma community Bandas (budget) FB.
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Day 6: Depart to either Kigali or Kampala
Enjoy breakfast in the morning and leave Bwindi early to Kigali or Kampala to connect with your return flight.
End of the Safari
Meeting point
Airport pick up or within Uganda
Traveller ratings
5.0
4 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa's Big Five Experience Safari take?
The experience lasts about 6 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $4,650 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Lunch; All Fees and Taxes; Dinner; Breakfast.
Where does it start?
Airport pick up or within Uganda
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Swedish, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kampala.
