Uganda Adventure Safari
6 days—Rhinos, Waterfalls & Chimps
$2800-8250 USD
pp
Safari summary
Tour Type: Budget to Midrange Guided Safari
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Start & End: Kampala or Entebbe
Best For: Adventurers, First-Time Safari Goers, Small Groups
Accommodation: Budget/Midrange Lodges with Private Rooms & En-Suite Bathrooms
Transport: 4x4 Safari Van with English-speaking Guide
Overview
Explore Uganda’s raw beauty on this 6-day adventure safari. Start by tracking rhinos on foot, cruise the legendary Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, and cap it off with an up-close chimpanzee encounter in the lush Kibale Forest. This itinerary blends wildlife, water, and primates — the perfect intro to Uganda at an affordable price.
Highlights
Ziwa Rhino Tracking on Foot
Murchison Falls Game Drives & Boat Safari
Top of the Falls Hike
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Affordable Lodges with Great Locations
Optional Community Visit or Night Walk
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Kampala - Ziwa - Murchison
Early pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (approx. 3.5 hrs) Rhino tracking with a ranger (1–2 hrs on foot) Continue to Murchison Falls National Park Optional stop at the Top of the Falls Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget) or Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange) Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Murchison - Nile Cruise
Early morning game drive in the northern sector Spot lions, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, antelope Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls Hippos, crocodiles, birdlife galore Optional hike to the top of the falls Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibale forest
Kibale
Long but scenic drive toward western Uganda (6–8 hrs) Optional stop at local markets or tea plantations Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse or Isunga Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chimpanzee trekking
Early morning chimpanzee trek with UWA rangers 1-hour with chimps in the wild High chance of sightings (90%+) Afternoon optional activities: Bigodi Wetland Walk (community-guided) Visit crater lakes or local villages Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fort portal Kampala
Morning breakfast with Rwenzori Mountain views Optional visit to Amabere Caves or Tooro Palace Drive toward Kampala/Entebbe with stopovers Overnight near Kampala or Entebbe Accommodation: ViaVia Entebbe or Secrets Guesthouse Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport Optional city tour or craft shopping if time allows Meals: Breakfast
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