5 days Uganda safari
The 5 days Uganda safari is one of the thrilling adventures to encounter during the Uganda safari. The safari will take you to the top destinations of Uganda such as the world’s most powerful water falls- Murchison falls where you will see several wildlife like the big 5 African animals – lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and then the black and white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. From there, you will drive to Kibale forest national park also known as the primate world for chimpanzee trekking and other primate species.
Highlights of the safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale national park
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi nature walk
Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed 5 days Uganda safari itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park
In the morning, you will be welcomed and picked up from Entebbe International airport/ hotel and embark on your journey to Murchison falls national park in Northwestern Uganda. You will have your enroute lunch in Masindi town and then proceed to the national park with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking. Upon the arrival at the park, you will hike to the top of the falls where you will watch the powerful falls squeezing through the rocks of an 8m gorge. After, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Wake up for your early morning breakfast and prepare for a morning game drive through the driving tracks of the park. In the drive, you will be in position to see several animals like lions, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks and many others.
After the game drive, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. While on the boat, you will be able to see various wildlife species like Nile crocodiles, buffalos, elephants, along the banks of the Nile. You will also have beautiful sightings of bird species like the colored kingfishers, shoe billed stork and others. After, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale national park
Have early breakfast and embark on a long journey drive to Kibale national park for chimpanzee trekking experience. Arrive at the park in late evening and check in at the lodge of your choice for dinner and overnight
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland visit
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters with your packed lunch and water for briefing about the rules and regulations of the experience. You will be allocated to the chimpanzee family to track by the help of the range guide. On seeing the chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them while taking their pictures and videos.
After the tracking, you will refresh at the lodge and then go for a nature walk at Bigodi wetland sanctuary. The wetland is known for hosting several primate species and a number of birdlife. After, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe for departure
Wake up for your early morning breakfast as you prepare for a checkout from the lodge for the transfer to Entebbe international airport for your departure flight.