5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Wildlife Viewing & Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Tour

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Overview

5 days Uganda wildlife safari and Chimpanzee trekking tour is a famous 4 nights and 5 days Uganda safari.

It offers you a great opportunity of enjoying classic wildlife safaris in Uganda Murchison falls national park as well as Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.

Our memorable 5 days wildlife safari in Uganda and Chimpanzee trip begins and ends in Kampala– Uganda’s capital city.

This notable safari in Uganda allows you to have Rhino tracking on foot where you’ll encounter Uganda’s only 32 wild Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

You’ll continue to Murchison falls park- a prime destination for wildlife safaris in Uganda holding the highest number of Lion prides as well as Rothschild’s Giraffes.

Murchison park is home to about 144 mammal species counting most of the animals in Uganda such as Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Leopards, Hippos, Hyenas, Crocs, numerous antelope species such as Hartebeests, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, etc.

It’s also a paradise for over 451 bird species including the elusive Shoebill.

While in Murchison Falls NP, you’ll enjoy a game drive as well as a boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the giant Murchison Falls– the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Finally, you’ll enjoy a drive to the top of the falls to view Murchison falls from another perspective.

Next, this 5 days Uganda tour will take you to Kibale forest national park. Here, you’ll have a once-in-lifetime encounter with the man’s cousins (chimps) in their natural habitat.

Kibale holds the highest population of Chimpanzees in Uganda, thus the best area for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda!

Furthermore, this Uganda tour offers you a thrilling community tour in the Bigodi community, allows you visit the Amabere cave area, and a thrilling hike to Fort Portal Crater Lakes. Lastly, you’ll enjoy an amazing cycling adventure in the lush Mpanga Tea Estate.

This 5 days Uganda safari tour is ideal for time-bad travelers who would wish to explore the Big Five game animals of Uganda! It additionally allows you have a remarkable lifetime encounter with Chimpanzees in their natural environment.

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5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Safari Prime Activities

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
• A charming game drive in Murchison falls park
• Tracking wild Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on foot for about 2 hours
• A scenic boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the falls
• Visiting the top of Murchison Falls- the most powerful waterfalls in the world

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Features Safari Destinations

Day 1: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Murchison Fall NP

Day 3:  Murchison falls park

Day 4: Kibale National Park

Day 5: Amabere Caves, Fort Portal Crater Lake Field & Mpanga Tea Estate

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Highlights

Day 1: Transferring to Murchison Falls National Park, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route to undertake Rhino tracking on foot.

Day 2: A morning game drive and an afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls.

Day 3: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale National Park.

Day 4: Undertake morning Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and have an afternoon memorable village walk in the Bigodi community.

Day 5: Visit Amabere Ga Nnyinamwiru Caves, enjoy a hike to Fort Portal Crater Lake Field & Mpanga Tea Estate cycling tour, and transfer to Kampala.

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transferring To Murchison Falls National Park, Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary En-Route To Undertake Rhino Tracking On Foot

On the first day of your 5 days wildlife safari in Uganda and Chimpanzee tour, you’ll rise early and have a lovely breakfast around 6:30 am from your lodge in Kampala.

Then, meet your knowledgeable driver guide and start the 310-kilometer journey (5-6 hours drive) to Uganda’s largest park, Murchison. You will get fascinated by passing through beautiful, busy roads, lush scenery, local markets, as well as tranquil rural towns on this lovely trip.

Along this impressive drive, you’ll make an en-route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to undertake Rhino tracking on foot adventure.

Please note;

that Ziwa sanctuary is the only place in Uganda to spot the magnificent Rhinos in the wild! Currently, this sanctuary holds over 32 White Rhinos only.

Rhino tracking on foot is such a lifetime experience allowing you to have a close encounter with one of the African Big Five! During this 2 hours encounter, a local expert ranger will share with you all the fascinating information about Rhinos.

On the trek, expect to encounter several beautiful birds as well as another gem on the sanctuary such as Uganda Kobs, and Bushbucks.

After this memorable experience, we shall settle for lunch in a nearby facility and then proceed with our drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is the biggest park in Uganda (with a 3,893km² land area), boasting over 144 mammal species. In actuality, it’s one of the best parks for Uganda wildlife safaris. Murchison park is home to 4 of the Big Five except for Rhinos.

It’s also one of the best areas for bird watching in Uganda holding over 451 bird species counting the Shoe bill- a prehistoric-looking bird.

Please also note that this mighty park holds the world’s most powerful falls– Murchison Falls found on the world’s longest River the legendary Nile.

On arrival, you’ll undertake a short exciting game drive as your drive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange, and Luxury

Driving Distance And Time: 310km journey (5-6 hours drive)

Day Activities And Services:

• Rhino trekking on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Transferring to Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Thrilling Optional Activities On This Day:

• A night game drive safari in Murchison falls park
• Enjoying a bush dinner
• Enjoy sensational birding

Day 2: A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise To The Base Of The Mighty Murchison Falls

Wake up early for a morning breakfast at your lodge around 6:30 am. Then, meet your guide to transfer for a scenic game drive on the northern side of Murchison park.

While on a game drive in this area, you have over 80% chance of spotting most of the wildlife in Uganda Murchison Falls NP!

During this 3-4 hours stimulating drive, you’ll enjoy an early morning beautiful sunrise along the picturesque palm-dotted plains! However, on the drive, expect to spot:

• Large herds of Elephants
• Rothschild’s Giraffes
• Hippos
• Buffalos
• Lions
• Leopards
• Hyenas
• Warthogs
• Numerous antelopes such as the Hartebeests, Uganda kobs, Oribis, Waterbucks, and Bush bucks.

Also, while undertaking game drives in the Buligi game area (170km long), you’ll come across several charming Savannah birds such as the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill and the Secretary bird. Palm-nut Vultures, Banded Snake Eagle, and Black-chested Snake Eagle are common also here.

You’ll retire and transfer to your lodge for relaxation as well as lunch.

Later, you’ll transfer for an afternoon tranquil boat cruise on the Nile at 2 pm to the bottom of the great Murchison Falls- the most powerful waterfalls in the world!

This 2 hours Nile launch trip to the base of the falls is intended at exploring these massive falls as well as spotting the resident water gem and other animals that come to drink water along the Nile banks in a tranquil way.

Note;

On this serene cruise along the Nile, expect to encounter Hippo pods and countless giant Nile Crocodiles just at the banks. Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, and Warthogs usually visit the banks for a drink.

For bird lovers, be assured of spotting stunning Red-throated Bee-eaters along Nyamusika cliff. Cormorants, vibrant Kingfishers, Herons, and Egrets, are common residents on the banks also.

Finally, reach the base of the breathtaking Murchison Falls! While here, you’ll enjoy the dramatic scenery and amazing roar as the Nile River plunges on a 45m cliff. This wonderful scenery has been dabbed as the Devil’s cauldron!

Upon finishing exploring these great falls, retreat to your lodge to unwind, and have dinner as well as overnight.

Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange, and Luxury

Day Activities And Services:

• Amazing morning game drive in Murchison falls park
• A relaxing Nile boat cruise to the base of the mighty falls

Thrilling Optional Activities On This Day:

• Do a night game drive safari in Murchison park
• Enjoy a bush dinner experience
• Undertake a hot air ballooning safari experience adventure
• Sport fishing on the Nile

Day 3: Visit The Top Of Murchison Falls And Transfer To Kibale National Park

On day 3 of your 5 days Uganda wildlife safari and Chimpanzee tour, you’ll wake up and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge around 8 am. You’ll check out and meet your driver guide to transfer to the top of the world’s most powerful waterfalls– Murchison Falls.

This tour is intended to offer you stunning views of Murchison Falls in another dimension! In this area, you’ll enjoy remarkable views of the massive Nile River fighting to pass through an 8m narrow gap.

This charming area is characterized by an amazing thunderous sound and the trembling of rocks nearby. The place boasts a stunning plume of spray and a permanent rainbow due to the great pressure of the Nile here. This site is ideal for wonderful photo shoots!

After, you’ll embark on a 340km journey (6-7 hours drive) to Kibale National Park– Africa’s best area for a chimpanzee trekking experience.

This thrilling drive offers you great views of the mighty Albertine Rift Valley, Butiaba Escarpment, Lake Albert as well as the beautiful Blue Mountains of the Congo.

Upon reaching Fort Portal town, you’ll settle for lunch in one of the ideal restaurants and later proceed to Kibale park.

Please note that Kibale holds the highest concentration and diversity of primates in the world. This primate haven of Africa is home to over 13 primate species counting over 1,500 chimp population.

Some of the other 12 primate species in Kibale include:

• Olive Baboons
• Vervet Monkeys
• Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys
• Red-tailed Monkeys and,
• L’hoest’s Monkeys.

Upon reaching, you’ll check in at your lodge for relaxation, have dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange, and Luxury

Driving Distance And Time: 340km journey (6-7 hours drive)

Day Activities And Services:

• Visit the top of Murchison Falls
• Transfer to Kibale forest national park

Thrilling Optional Activities On This Day:

• Afternoon birding watching in Kibale
• Undertake cycling tours in Mpanga Tea Estate
• Visit and explore the Amabere cave area
• Enjoy a stunning hike to Fort Portal Crater Field
• Undertake nocturnal forest walks in Kibale forest national park to spot nocturnal creatures

Day 4: Undertake Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale And Have An Afternoon Memorable Village Walk In Bigodi Community

Rise early and have an early breakfast at your lodge around 6: 30 am. With your packed lunch, you’ll meet your driver guide and transfer to Kibale park headquarters to catch up with a chimpanzee briefing at 8 am.

An experienced park ranger will give you a briefing and go over the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.

On finishing briefing, embark on a 2-5 hours trek into the jungle in search of fascinating, intelligent, and human close relatives. The trekking time depends on the movement of the habituated chimp community.

According to research, chimps share over 98-99% of their DNA similar to that of man, and thus, they’re considered close genetic relatives of man.

While trekking in the jungle, you’ll encounter several beautiful primates and some of the 370 bird species in the Kibale Forest. And among these include the Blue-breasted Kingfishers, Great-blue Turaco, African-grey Parrot, and White-naped Pigeon.

Note:

On spotting these close cousins of man, you’ll enjoy one magical hour watching them and learning about their fascinating behaviors. You’re allowed to take photos using a flashless camera.

After this memorable encounter, you’ll move back to park headquarters to get awarded a Chimpanzee tracking certificate and enjoy your picnic lunch here as well.

Later in the afternoon, go on a fascinating village walk in the surrounding Bigodi community. While on this exciting walk, you’ll have a close encounter with locals and this will allow you to learn and discover their charming unique ways of living.

On this remarkable village walk, you can decide to visit:

1. A traditional healer where you’ll get to know about African traditional knowledge about herbs.
2. The homes of elderly men and women to hear about their charming historical stories.
3. Local schools and while here, you’ll get to know about the African education system.
4. Locals making local beer as well as,
5. Bigodi Women’s Group where you’ll buy yourself a beautiful souvenir of your Uganda tour.

After this amazing cultural encounter, you’ll transfer back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Day Activities And Services:

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
• A great cultural encounter in Bigodi village nearby Kibale park
• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Thrilling Optional Activities On This Day:

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale National Park
• Afternoon bird-watching in Kibale park

Day 5: Visit Amabere Ga’ Nnyinamwiru Caves, Enjoy A Hike To Fort Portal Crater Lake Field & Mpanga Tea Estate Cycling Tour, And After Transfer To Kampala

After enjoying a leisurely breakfast around 8 am at your lodge, you’ll visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Cave area and later Fort Portal Crater Lake Field.

Upon arrival, you’ll be cordially welcomed by a knowledgeable local guide who knows about the rich cultural history of this important cultural site of Ugandan.

You’ll visit the fascinating Amabere Ga Nnyinamwiru Cave– scenic breast-like structures that drip a white liquid thought by locals to be Nyinamwiru’s breasts.

According to mythology, Nyinamwiru was a beautiful daughter of the powerful King Bukuku of the Batembuzi Dynasty in the 14^th century.

A legend has it that, this beautiful girl refused to marry a guy that her father had chosen for her. In the end, her father “the king” ordered her breasts to be cut and dumped in this cave. This brutal action was done to deform her beauty!

Amazingly, residents firmly believe that the white substance that drips from these breast-like features is the breasts of Nyinamwiru.

Keep in mind that Batembuzi is thought to have been demi-gods and possess extraordinary abilities!

After this fascinating cultural tour, you’ll embark on a stunning hike to Fort Portal Crater Lake Field. On climbing up to the summit of this picturesque hill, you’ll enjoy a wonderful view of the magnificent crater lakes, including Lake Kigere, Wabikele, and Saaka.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy impressive distant views of the Rwenzori Mountains’ snow-capped peaks, especially on clear days.

From here, you’ll drive to Fort Portal town and settle for lunch, and later connect to Mpanga Tea Estate. While here, you’ll enjoy exploring this gorgeous lush tea plantation on a mountain bike.

After, retreat from this amazing adventure and embark on a drive to Kampala. You’ll arrive in the evening and this makes the end of your Uganda trip.

Drive Distance And Time: 300km journey (5-6 hours drive)

Day Activities And Services:

• Transferring to Kampala
• Visiting Amabere Cave
• Explore the stunning crater lakes in Fort Portal
• Undertake a cycling tour in the lush Mpanga Tea Estate

End Of This 5 Days Uganda Safari

Safari Inclusions

• A full-time experienced English-speaking safari driver guide
• 4×4 safari van or 4×4 safari Land Cruiser all having a pop-up roof for game viewing plus a functioning A/C
• Full board accommodation on a safari
• Chimpanzee trekking permit fees
• Entrance fees to all tourist places mentioned
• Activity fees for all tourist activities mentioned
• Fees for the boat cruise
• Wi-Fi Internet on board in the safari vehicle
• Bottled water

Safari Exclusions

• Fees for international and domestic flights
• Fees for Uganda Visa
• Laundry services
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities and tips while on the safari
• Extra beverages (drinks) for example alcohol
• Other expenses not included in the itinerary