Murchison Falls, Kidepo & Bwindi Safari
Overview
Safari Overview
This action packed safari brings together Uganda’s top wildlife highlights. Explore Murchison Falls National Park for classic game drives, a Nile River boat safari, and the thunderous falls. Then fly up to the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley for dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and authentic Karamojong culture. Finally, fly south to the misty jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an intimate hour with the endangered mountain gorillas a true bucket list experience.
Safari Highlights
- Game drives in Murchison Falls & Kidepo Valley
- Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
- Hike to the top of the world’s most powerful waterfall
- Spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and unique species in Kidepo
- Visit a Karamojong community for authentic cultural insight
- Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Scenic flights to save time and maximize your experience
Included/Exclude
- All airport transfers & ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Domestic flights: Murchison to Kidepo, Kidepo to Bwindi, Bwindi to Entebbe
- Accommodation and meals as indicated
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entry and guided tracking
- Game drives and boat cruise in Murchison Falls NP
- Park entry fees for all parks
- Karamojong cultural visit
- Gorilla trekking permit ($800 per person)
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (required)
- Tips for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic drinks and extra snacks
- Optional activities not listed
Tour Plan
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your driver-guide and set off north toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking walk your chance to see rhinos in the wild. Continue through Uganda’s scenic countryside to your lodge inside or near the park.
Drive time: 6–7 hours with stops
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and leopards. In the afternoon, enjoy a classic boat safari up the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, watching for hippos, Nile crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Optionally, hike to the top of the falls for dramatic views.
Accommodation: Same lodge as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled or charter flight to Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most remote and untouched savannah wilderness. On arrival, enjoy a short game drive through the Narus Valley en route to your lodge. Watch for buffalo herds, elephants, and giraffes right near the lodge.
Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge / Adere Safari Lodge / Apoka Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the morning on a game drive through the Narus Valley or the rugged Kidepo Valley near the Kanangorok Hot Springs, areas known for lions, leopards, ostriches, and cheetahs (rare). In the afternoon, visit a traditional Karamojong homestead for an authentic cultural exchange and insight into the local way of life.
Accommodation: Same lodge as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast and short game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled or charter flight south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (typically via Entebbe). On arrival, your driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge on the forest’s edge  relax and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing, then join rangers to trek through the dense forest to find one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families. Spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat watching their interactions, play, and gentle behaviour. After your trek, return to your lodge to relax and soak in the moment.
Accommodation: Same lodge as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight back to Entebbe International Airport. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisurely lunch in Entebbe or a quick souvenir stop before connecting to your international departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
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