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Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Tour

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Uganda · 7 days · 6 nights

Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi Tour

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

  1. Day 1 · Kampala

    Arrive Kampala

  2. Day 2 · Murchison Falls

    Kampala - Murchison Falls

  3. Day 3 · Murchison Falls

    Murchison Falls

  4. Day 4 · Kibale Forest National Park

    Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest National Park

  5. Day 5 · Bwindi

    Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest Park - Bwindi

  6. Day 6 · Bwindi

    Gorilla Trekking Bwindi

  7. Day 7 · Kampala

    Bwindi - Kampala/entebbe

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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

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Your specialists

Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith

Roshan Matovu, Assistant Manager

Roshan Matovu

Assistant Manager

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

Edith, Senior Travel Consultant

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.