4-day Uganda  Big Five & chimpanzee safari-Murchison falls & kibale

Tour Overview

Embark on this unforgettable 4-Day Uganda Big Five & Chimpanzee Safari – Murchison Falls & Kibale combining the thrill of spotting the Big Five animals with an exhilarating Chimpanzee Tracking Experience.

This short yet action-packed Uganda wildlife tour takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, famous for its roaring waterfalls and abundant game, and Kibale Forest National Park, the “Primate Capital of East Africa”.

This is one of the best-selling short safaris in Uganda, ideal for travelers seeking a high-impact wildlife experience in a limited time.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls – Top of the Falls & Evening Game Drive
Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and drive north through Luwero to Murchison Falls National Park.

Visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a 7-metre gorge and exploding into the world’s most powerful waterfall. Enjoy an evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and more.
Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise – Transfer to Kibale Forest
Early morning game drive on the Buligi Tracks with chances of spotting the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos at Ziwa sanctuary en route if interested).

After lunch, take a scenic boat cruise on the Nile to spot hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Later transfer southwards through Fort Portal to Kibale Forest National Park.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Lodge

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale – Bigodi Swamp Walk
After breakfast, head into Kibale National Park for a thrilling chimpanzee tracking adventure. Walk beneath towering tropical forest canopies as you listen for hoots of our closest cousins. Expect sightings of red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and over 350 bird species. Afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community-based nature walk.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Lodge

Day 4: Return to Kampala / Entebbe – Optional Kampala City Tour
After a relaxed breakfast, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport with stunning views of tea plantations and crater lakes. Optional Kampala city tour if time permits. Drop-off in time for your evening departure flight.

✅ Safari Includes

• Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Chimpanzee tracking permit

• Park entry fees

• Game drives & boat cruise

• Meals & accommodation

• Bottled drinking water