This 5-Day Safari to Bwindi and Murchison Falls National Parks takes you to two of Uganda’s most famous protected areas.
You will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and the Batwa people, who once lived in the forest. You will also explore Murchison Falls National Park, known for its powerful waterfall and rich wildlife.
Throughout the safari, you will see animals such as elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and lions. You will also enjoy birdwatching, nature viewing, and beautiful landscapes filled with flowers and butterflies.
5-Day Bwindi & Murchison Safari Highlights
- Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and track rhinos
- Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
- Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest
- Cultural visit to the Batwa community
- Return to Kampala via the Equator
5-Day Bwindi & Murchison Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
- Day 3: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience
- Day 5: Departure Back to Kampala
Detailed 5-Day Bwindi & Murchison Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
You will stop in Masindi for lunch and then visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos on foot. Spend about two hours observing these animals and learning about their behavior with the help of a local guide.
Afterward, continue to your lodge inside the park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest conservation area.
You will see animals such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, oribis, and waterbucks. Return to your lodge for lunch and some rest.
In the afternoon, go on a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of the falls. You will spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species, including the shoebill stork.
If time allows, you may take a short hike to the top of Murchison Falls to enjoy an incredible view of the waterfall before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your lodge for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay as you prepare for the gorilla trekking experience the next day.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trekking adventure.
You will be assigned to a group and guided by experienced rangers through the forest in search of a gorilla family. Trekking can take between two to six hours, depending on where the gorillas are located.
Once you find them, spend one hour watching the gorillas as they feed, play, and care for their young. It is a truly memorable wildlife encounter.
After lunch, visit the Batwa community, where you will learn about their traditional lifestyle. The Batwa will share stories, perform songs and dances, and demonstrate how they lived and survived in the forest before conservation efforts began.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure Back to Kampala
Wake up early for breakfast and check out of the lodge. Begin your journey back to Kampala, with a stop at the Kayabwe Equator.
Take photos, explore local craft shops, and buy souvenirs to remember your trip. Continue to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your agreed location, marking the end of your 5-Day Safari to Bwindi and Murchison Falls National Parks.
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