8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari: This is one of the best Uganda wildlife safari starting from Kampala and ending in Kampala. This 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari will start with white rhino trekking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary along the way to Murchison falls national park . after trekking rhinos, you will be transferred to Murchison falls national park for game drive and boat cruise to encounter big 5, visit sempaya hot springs and cruise on lake albert in Semliki national park, take part in bigodi nature walk and trek chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park, and finally enjoy game drives both in kasenyi plains and Ishasha sector, cruise on kazinga channel and your 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari will be done.
Highlights of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari
- Day 1: Rhino trekking and Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
- Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison falls national park
- Day 3: Transfer to Semliki national park
- Day 4: Sempaya hot springs and boat cruise
- Day 5: Transfer to Kibale national park -Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
- Day 6: Bigodi nature walk and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise
- Day 8: Game drive in Ishasha and drive to Kampala
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Rhino trekking and Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
White rhino trekking: on day 1 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala or any nearby location and embark on the drive to the home endangered white rhinos for a 1-2 hours rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary in masindi.
Transfer to Murchison falls national park: after trekking rhinos, you will exit the sanctuary and be transferred to the hotel in masindi for lunch. Once lunch is done, embark on the drive to Murchison falls park via top of the falls the experience the unbeaten experience in the oldest national park in Uganda, in the pearl of Africa.
Meal plan: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison falls national park
Game drive and boat cruise : After an early breakfast on day 2 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, meet you driver for yet a fascinating activity where you will spend half day driving in the park as you spot different species of mammals, primates, birds, butterflies and many more. After the game drive, lunch will be served at the hotel and later embark on an afternoon boat cruise amidst hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and many more species of fauna and flora along the shores. Once you reach at the bottom of the water fall, hikers will encounter with the rangers to hike up Murchison falls up to the top. This takes about 45minutes but requires only fit people to take part in it. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Semliki national park
Transfer to Semliki national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, check out of the lodge and be driven to semliki national park situated in the DRC border. This park is the best place for travelers who love nature walks due to its natural attractions including the sempaya hot springs and lots of fauna and flora species. Lunch will be enroute and dinner at the lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast at the lodge, enroute dinner, and dinner at the lodge.
Day 4: Sempaya hot springs and boat cruise
Sempaya hot spring and boat cruise: on day 4 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, wake up for break and later head out for a guided nature walk in the park where you will visit the sempaya hot spring that boils to a high temperatures. Try it out by dropping in a banana or an egg, you will be surprised by how fast it will boiled and ready for consumption. After visiting the sempaya hot springs, proceed with a walk in the park to spot lots of wildlife species including primates, birds among others. Later on, you will be transferred to the lodge for a meal and later on embark on afternoon boat cruise on lake albert where you will be able to sight many more species of fauna and flora including water birds, mammals, etc.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale national park -Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest transfer to kibale forest national park: on day 5 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, after breakfast, check out and be transferred from semliki national park to kibale forest national park a home of 13 primate species. Once at the park, drive to the lodge for check in, enjoy your lunch break and later on embark on chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Chimpanzee trekking in kibale forest: in the afternoon of day 5 out of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, you will be transferred to the headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing and after penetrate in the forest to search for habituated families of chimpanzees that are used to human presence. Once you meet the chimpanzees, you will be in position to spend an hour with these primates in their natural habitat in kibale forest.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Bigodi nature walk and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Nature walk and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: on day 6 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, enjoy your breakfast and later meet the local tour guides to lead you into a nature walk within the bigodi sanctuary to view the beauty that lies in this protected sanctuary. There is a lot to encounter during the bigodi nature walk including primates, mammals, birds and different botanical species of plants. Return for lunch at the lodge.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: after lunch, you will check out and embark on a ride to Queen Elizabeth national park a home to kazinga channel and the biggest population of mighty tree climbing lions. Check in at the lodge in Queen Elizabeth national park for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise
Game drive and boat cruise: early in the morning on day 7 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari, enjoy your breakfast and be driven to kasenyi plains where you will spend a half of the day on a game drive to encounter lions, elephants, buffalos, Uganda kob among others. After the game drive, you will return for lunch and later embark on an afternoon boat cruise on kazinga channel to watch the Hippos, crocodiles and other mammals as they quench their thirst on a hot sunny day.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Game drive in Ishasha and drive to Kampala
Game drive: the game drive on day 8 of 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari will be conducted in Ishasha sector basically known for tree climbing lions. Therefore, after breakfast, you will be transferred to spend at least 2-3 hours driving in Ishasha sector while watching the lions as they hung up in the tree branches as they overlook the grazing Uganda kob. After this game drive you will return to the lodge for an early lunch.
Transfer to Kampala: after lunch, check out of the lodge, exit Queen Elizabeth national park and embark on a journey to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening, proceed at the airport for departures to the next destination or be dropped at your preferred and well designated location in Kampala and nearby places.
Meal plan: breakfast and lunch
END OF 8 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS, SEMLIKI, KIBALE AND QUEEN WILDLIFE SAFARI
Inclusive in 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari
- Park entrance fees
- A 4×4 safari vehicle
- Chimpanzee permit
- All activities as in Itinerary
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Accommodation as per Itinerary for 7 Nights
- Accommodation before and after the 8 days safari (upon request)
- Enough drinking water
- An English speaking guide
Exclusive in 8 days Murchison falls, Semliki, Kibale and Queen Wildlife safari
- Visa
- Air ticket
- Laundry fees
- Tips
- Porter
- Optional activities
- Accommodation before and after the safari
- Souvenirs
