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Uganda: 3-Day Murchison Falls & Budongo Chimpanzee Trekking

By Kitenji Uganda Safaris and Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 95,616 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Feel the thrill of a game drive as you spot a variety of wild animals.
  • Cruise along the Nile River and see hippos, crocodiles, and birds
  • Visit the top of Murchison Falls and witness the Nile's power up close
  • Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a conservation success
  • Trek through Budongo Forest to see wild chimpanzees in their habitat

Activity location

    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

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Uganda: 3-Day Murchison Falls & Budongo Chimpanzee Trekking

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 95,616.40 x 1 AdultP 95,616.40
Total
Price is P 95,616.40

What's included, what's not

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    Professional English-speaking guide
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    Transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
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    Hotel Pick up and Drop off
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    Accommodation for 2 nights
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    Meals
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    Soft Drinks and snacks on board
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    Park admission fees
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    Game drive
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    Boat cruise
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    Top of the Falls Experience
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    Rhino Trekking at Zziwa Sanctuary
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    Chimpanzee Trekking at Budongo Forest
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    Gratuities and Tips
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    Souvenirs
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    Alcoholic drinks
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    Personal expenses.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Embark on an extraordinary 3-day safari through Uganda’s crown jewel — Murchison Falls National Park, the nation’s largest, oldest, and most celebrated protected area, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of northwestern Uganda.
This iconic park takes its name from the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile River squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 45 meters in a thunderous cascade — a spectacular testament to nature’s raw, untamed power.

Within this vast wilderness, a rich tapestry of wildlife unfolds. The park is home to over 76 mammal species, including the legendary Big Five members such as elephants, lions, leopards, and buffaloes, alongside graceful giraffes, warthogs, hyenas, and a dazzling variety of antelope species — from the elegant Uganda kob to the robust hartebeest and waterbuck.

The Nile teems with hippos and formidable crocodiles, while the skies above are alive with more than 450 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork, Goliath heron, African fish eagle and many more.

Your adventure continues in Budongo Forest, East Africa’s largest natural rainforest, where you’ll trek in search of wild chimpanzees. Spend an unforgettable hour observing a habituated troop — a truly intimate encounter with our closest primate relatives.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda that hosts wild rhinos. Here, 22 southern white rhinos roam freely, symbolising a remarkable conservation triumph. Tracking these giants on foot offers a rare, exhilarating, and advantageous wildlife experience

ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls & Rhino Trekking.
Your adventure begins early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel. The first stop is Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to observe white rhinos in their natural habitat. Afterwards, continue to Masindi town for lunch before proceeding to your hotel

Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Top of the Falls Experience

Begin the day early with a game drive around 6:00 AM to catch wildlife at their most active, including predators such as lions and leopards. You will also have the chance to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and possibly hyenas.

In the afternoon, embark on a relaxing boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing, including hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species.

Later, visit the spectacular top of Murchison Falls, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and capture memorable photographs.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, travel to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee trekking—a unique opportunity to observe wild chimpanzees. The trek lasts approximately three hours and includes an hour spent observing the chimpanzee community up close.

After that experience, drive back to Kampala through the scenic park, concluding your safari.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda