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- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
Overview
Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Tour is a seven-day journey across Uganda that begins with arrival in Kampala. It heads north first, to Murchison Falls, where two days allow time to explore.
The route then turns south to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking before continuing to Bwindi. A full day is kept for gorilla trekking, and the trip ends with the return to Kampala or Entebbe.
Accommodations, arrival and departure transfers, local and safari guides, meals per the itinerary, park entrance fees and applicable transportation are included.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrive Kampala
Day 2 · Murchison Falls
Kampala - Murchison Falls
Day 3 · Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Day 4 · Kibale Forest National Park
Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest National Park
Day 5 · Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest Park - Bwindi
Day 6 · Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi
Day 7 · Kampala
Bwindi - Kampala/entebbe
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrive Kampala
Upon arrival at airport in Uganda, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Kampala – (D)
Day 2 · Murchison Falls
Kampala - Murchison Falls
Activities: • Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle and, travel to Masindi via Ziwa Rhino Project. • A visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking is a must. • After lunch, a stopover at the Boomu women community project is encouraging. • Drive to Murchison at the spectacularly situated site at the top of the fall where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected!! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from up to 1 km squeeze through a 7 meter canyon dropping 45 meters with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow, a plume of spray and the best thing that happened to the Nile “the Murchison Falls “. • Enjoy the sunset as you drive to Lodge for overnight and dinner. Overnight: Lodge Murchison Falls – (B, L, D)
Day 3 · Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Activities: • Begin the day with a cup of African Coffee ready for an early morning game drive. Your guide will help you spot Elephant, Lion, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. • Return to the hotel for breakfast and lunch. • In the afternoon you make a boat trip towards the Murchison Falls. Carefully watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, apes and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts you go to the bottom of the 43 meters high and famous Murchison Falls, which approaches you with a thunderous sound. a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. This is also a zone of many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. Overnight: Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 4 · Kibale Forest National Park
Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest National Park
Activities: • All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms along Albertine Rift escarpments. Fort-Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon. Overnight: Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 5 · Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest Park - Bwindi
Activities: • Half day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including phoestes, red Colobus, blues, and red tailed and grey cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but also on all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and seeing primates at close quarters. • After lunch, proceed to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and here you may spot many wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, among others. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Overnight: Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 6 · Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi
Activities: • Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 08:00 with a briefing from the UWA staff. • Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. • The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. • Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. • The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Overnight: Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 7 · Kampala
Bwindi - Kampala/entebbe
Activities: Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch en route and stop over at Igongo cultural centre and the Equator Uganda. Return to Kampala where you will be dropped off to a place of residence or your hotel home. End of services. – (B, L) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides / safari guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith

Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.

Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.
