Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala โ Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your Africa Safari Tour begins with a pick-up from Entebbe Airport or your hotel in Kampala. Travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your first Big Five encounter โ rhino tracking on foot. After this unique experience, proceed to Masindi for lunch, then continue to Murchison Falls. On arrival, check into your lodge and relax for the evening, surrounded by the beauty of Ugandaโs largest park.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile
Start your day with a sunrise game drive across Murchisonโs northern plains. Expect to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, lions, and, if lucky, elusive leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for a boat cruise along the Nile River. Glide past pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of aquatic birds en route to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. For the adventurous, a hike to the top of the falls is available, offering spectacular views of the roaring Nile squeezing through an 8-meter gorge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, take a scenic drive southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Along the way, enjoy picturesque landscapes of the Albertine Rift Valley and local villages. Arrive in the late afternoon and settle into your lodge. Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys, making it a highlight of your Africa Safari Tours journey.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking โ Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today youโll enjoy one of the most memorable experiences of your safari โ chimpanzee trekking. After a briefing, follow your ranger into Kibaleโs lush forest to track and observe our closest relatives in their natural habitat. Spend an hour with these playful primates before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife. Evening arrival and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin with a morning game drive through Kasenyi Plains, a hotspot for lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. The savannah landscapes are alive with antelope herds and abundant birdlife. After lunch, set off on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and elephants gather along the banks. Bird enthusiasts will spot pelicans, kingfishers, and saddle-billed storks. This combination of land and water exploration is a highlight of Africa Safari Tours in Uganda.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth โ Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, you may opt to visit Katwe Salt Lake to learn about traditional salt mining or take the scenic Explosion Crater Drive for panoramic views. Then begin your return journey to Entebbe, with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in the evening, where your driver will drop you at the airport or your preferred hotel. This marks the end of your unforgettable 6 Days Africa Safari Tour.