Murchison, Semliki, kibaale

7 days—Chimp trekking at Kibale Forest •Game drive at Murchison Falls and Semliki national park•Sempaya hot springs encounter

$3400-3500 USD

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Safari summary

This safari is one of the excting Uganda Safaris which covers only three National parks that is Murchison falls National park the largest park in Uganda that usually enables visitors to visit Rhino Sanctuary before or After Visiting the Park since its situated in Masindi along the way to the Park and Kibaale game park.

This safari will also enable you to the hot springs in Semliki National Park

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Kibale Murchison Falls Semuliki

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls

Drive begins from Kampala using the Bombo road route; Along the way you will see the well known Luwero triangle, which currently has developed into a small town having a trading center famous for its painful history of the Baganda mass murder. Drive on and stopover for lunch at Masindi Hotel. You will drive through Budongo forest as well as Kaniyo Pabidi. On arrival in the park, proceed to the top of the waterfalls; it is a very breathtaking site for unwinding and adventure.

Paraa Safari lodge

Murchison falls Safari

Murchison Falls

Set out on an early morning game drive through the park to look for elephants, Uganda kobs, giraffes, lions, water bucks, hippos and buffaloes. Return to the lodge for breakfast as well as wait for lunch while taking nature walks and later enjoy a boat cruise in the afternoon to the bottom of the falls to see a diversity of wildlife on the riverbanks drinking water. You will see various antelope species, crocodiles, water bucks, hippos, elephants etc, on the shore and water bird species.

Paraa safari lodge

Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo

Murchison Falls

After breakfast leave for chimpanzee trekking within Budongo forest which takes approximately 3 to 5 hours. Budongo forest is as well known for its special Mahogany tree species which are very tall. In addition, there are numerous primates including the forest galago, red-tailed monkeys, potto as well as blue monkey, in addition to several bird species like the yellow-footed eye catcher and the white-thigh horn-bill.

Paraa safari lodge

Semliki National Park

Semuliki

Drive to Semliki and head to Bundibugyo to enjoy this spectacular drive with views of Lake Albert and the legendary Mountain Rwenzori ranges. This park is situated in Bundibugyo district along the western border of Uganda with the Democratic Republic of Congo near Lake Albert. The park has a great location within western Albertine Rift valley region and occupies the eastern section of Ituri forest connecting Uganda with Congo River separated by river Semliki.

Semliki Safari Lodge

Sempaya hot springs

Semuliki

Visit the highlight in Semliki, referred to as the Sempaya hot springs. These natural springs have a geyser shooting high from an 8 meter-wide hole at a very high temperature. This is the largest in the whole of Uganda. On this very trail, you may see bird types such as the blue breasted kingfisher plus Frasier’s ant-thrush in addition to primates such as the grey checked mangabey plus the red-tailed monkey. Proceed to Mungilo waterfall to see some other birds, particularly ideal for birders.

Semliki

Kibaale national park

Kibale

Head to Kibale another favorite tourist destination. Enjoy the beautiful drive southwest through Fort Portal where you will have a lunch break. See the Toro Kingdom palace, the eating places, Royal tombs, the mosque and several shops.This national park has the biggest number of primates in the whole of East Africa such as Chimpanzees, black & white Colobus monkeys, the blue monkeys plus baboons. After lunch, take a guided nature walk in the Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a place ideal for birders.

Mountains of the moon

Chimp tracking and departure

Kibale

Following breakfast, wake up early to track chimps near Kanyanchu. This can take you half a day. There are primates in the area like the golden monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, baboons, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabeys, red Colobus, blue monkeys and pottos. Other animals involve forest elephants unique from the common type, giant forest hogs and a striking tree species. Later, return to Kampala with lunch along the way and this will end our safari.

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