7 Day Gorilla and Chimp Safari
Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Ishasha · Bwindi Impenetrable
From $3,685 pp in a group of 4
6 days · Uganda
6 Day Wildlife and Chimp Safari in Uganda
Track rhinos on foot, cruise the Nile at Murchison Falls, trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and finish with Queen Elizabeth game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat trip on this six-day western circuit. Western parks on this loop are joined by guided 4x4 travel with the same crew from airport meet to final drop-off.
from$2,200pp in a group of 4
$3,960 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 6days
- 1country
- 4travellers at most
In brief
What this safari is
- Ziwa rhinos
- Murchison Falls
- Kibale chimps
- Queen Elizabeth
Murchison Falls combines savanna game with the Nile waterfall; Kibale is Uganda's primate capital; Queen Elizabeth links crater lakes, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha on other routes, and the Kazinga Channel hippo pods.
Before you go
Chimp trekking involves forest walking; optional falls hike is strenuous. Basic fitness and valid passport with required visas are needed; trekking permits are included.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport (hotel pickup available)
- Length
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Book ahead
- Please ask at least 7 days ahead
Day by day
The itinerary
Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.
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Day 1: Ziwa rhinos and Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Drive from Entebbe or Kampala with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for about an hour of on-foot rhino tracking, lunch in Masindi, then enter Murchison Falls National Park and check in to lodge for the evening.
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Day 2: Game drive and Nile launch cruise
Murchison Falls
Early northern game drive for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, and birds, then lunch and an afternoon launch trip to the base of Murchison Falls among hippos and crocodiles, with optional strenuous hike to the top of the falls.
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Day 3: Top of falls and transfer to Kibale
Kibale Forest
Visit the top of the falls if not hiked yesterday, then drive south through tea country to Kibale Forest National Park, check in, dinner, and overnight.
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Day 4: Chimp trek and Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Morning chimp tracking briefing and forest trek with one hour with chimps, lunch, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for evening arrival and overnight.
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Day 5: Kasenyi drive and Kazinga cruise
Queen Elizabeth
Morning game drive on Kasenyi Plains with UWA lion tracking support, lunch at lodge, then two-hour Kazinga Channel boat cruise between Lakes George and Edward for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
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Day 6: Return to Entebbe
Entebbe
Breakfast and road transfer to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, with optional Katwe Salt Lake or explosion crater drive if departure time allows, and lunch en route.
Borassus palms against a golden sunset at Murchison Falls.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $3,135 each, $6,270 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,960 | $3,960 |
| 2 | $3,135 21% off | $6,270 |
| 3 | $2,420 39% off | $7,260 |
| 4 | $2,200 44% off | $8,800 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- All internal airport transfers on the tour
- All meals
- Fully guided safari in a 4x4 vehicle
- All accommodations listed in the itinerary
- All permits and park entry fees
- Chimp and rhino tracking as described on the route
Not included
- Laundry services
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included airport or hotel pickup
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Nights one and two are at tourist lodges near Murchison Falls National Park after rhino tracking at Ziwa and game drives with a Nile launch cruise. Rooms are en suite lodge standard with meals after park days, keeping early northern game drives practical.
Getting there
Your guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport or your Kampala hotel on day one for the road transfer toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls. Your guide tracks arrival timing so the road transfer toward the first park or meeting point starts smoothly after you land.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
Is rhino tracking included?
Day one includes about an hour of on-foot rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route to Murchison Falls. Sanctuary fees are part of the guided package on this route.
Are chimp permits included?
Kibale chimp trekking on day four is included with briefing, forest trek, and one hour with chimps when permits are secured for your dates. Your guide coordinates Uganda Wildlife Authority scheduling.
Can we hike to the top of Murchison Falls?
An optional hike from the launch cruise to the top of the falls is offered on day two if you wish and time allows. It is strenuous but many guests find the viewpoint rewarding.
Where do we meet?
Pickup is from Entebbe International Airport or a Kampala hotel on day one before you travel. Share arrival details so the guide can meet you after customs.
What lodges are used?
Lodge names vary by availability but follow the Murchison, Kibale, and Queen Elizabeth nights described on the route. Rooms are tourist standard with meals on full safari days.
How fit do I need to be?
Chimp treks and optional falls hikes use uneven forest or escarpment paths. Game drives are mostly seated with short walks at viewpoints.
What wildlife might we see?
Murchison and Queen Elizabeth offer elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, antelope, and lion with leopard possible. Kibale adds primates including chimps on the dedicated trek.
What should I pack?
Neutral safari clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, and binoculars help throughout. Sturdy shoes matter for chimp trekking and optional falls hikes.
Do I need a visa for this safari?
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia depending on your route. Check current requirements for your passport nationality before you travel.
Where do we meet on day one?
Your guide meets you at the airport or agreed hotel on arrival day one, as described in the getting there section for this route. Share arrival flight details when you contact us so the guide can meet you after immigration.
Read before you book
Guides for this safari
- Chimpanzee trekking safaris Every trip that tracks chimpanzees.
- Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale and Budongo How the longer habituation experience differs from an ordinary trek.
- About Murchison Falls National Park The falls, the Nile cruise and where to go next.
- Short Uganda safaris of 3 to 6 days Every shorter trip in one list.
- What a Uganda safari costs Every Uganda trip priced, and what the price covers.
- Best time to visit Uganda Dry and wet months, park by park.
More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.
How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.
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