6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari: Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Kidepo Valley Park.
Discover Uganda’s rhinos, mighty waterfalls and untamed northern wilderness.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destination: Rhino sanctuary at Ziwa, Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park
Starts from: Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda
Ends at: Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda
Accommodation: Budget, mid or luxury facilities
Tour company: Chopper Tour and Travel
Safari Summary
Discover the remarkable wildlife and natural beauty of Uganda on this 6-day wildlife safari with Chopper Tour and Travel. This adventure combines guided rhino tracking, a game drive safari in the classic African style, a Nile River boat cruise, and exploring the beautiful northeastern parts of Uganda.
The first destination is the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will be guided by the sanctuary guide through the rhino tracking exercise on foot. This conservation trip provides a chance to see the southern white rhinos and learn about the effort that is being made in protecting the endangered rhinos in Uganda.
Also, visit the Murchison Falls National Park (M.F.N.P.), the largest national park in Uganda and home to the Murchison Falls. Have a game drive through the Savannah looking for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators. Have a boat cruise through the Victoria Nile River and see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds while you enjoy the beautiful river that goes down the falls.
The journey will proceed to the Kidepo Valley National Park (K.V.N.P.), the only wilderness that is known for its savannah plains and scenic mountains along with wildlife sightings. Visit the Narus Valley through a game drive to find out about the lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and other animals.
This Uganda safari package is ideal for travellers who want to experience several sides of Uganda in one journey, conservation, dramatic landscapes, river-based wildlife viewing and the tranquillity of a less-visited national park.
Travel with a chopper tour and travel and experience a memorable Uganda safari that goes beyond the ordinary wildlife circuit.
Highlights of Safari
- Guided Rhino Tracking Tour in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game Drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- Boat Cruise to the Base of Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile
- Viewing Point at Top of The Falls
- Game Viewing in Kidepo Valley National Park
- Exploring Narus Valley and Its Wildlife
- Cultural Encounter with Karamojong People (optional)
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Main activities: scenic road transfer, rhino tracking and visit to the Top of the Falls
Our Uganda Safari begins with a friendly welcome from our experienced drive guide from Chopper Tour and Travel, who is supposed to pick you up from your hotel in either Kampala or Entebbe. After some quick briefing about the safari, start a fantastic journey through the countryside of Uganda to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
After getting there, embark on a rhino tracking exercise along with professional rangers, thus providing you with an opportunity to come across those spectacular animals in their natural environment. Proceed to Murchison Falls N.P, which is the biggest national park in Uganda with lots of wildlife and spectacular waterfalls.
Depending on the time of arrival, you may be able to visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the River Nile passes through the rocks before falling down. Take pictures of the spectacular views and then head on to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Murchison Falls Boat Cruise
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Activities: Morning game drive, Nile boat cruise
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and embark on a morning game drive. During early morning hours, the cool temperature creates an excellent chance to traverse the savannah grassland areas of the park while looking out for animals starting their day.
The guide will escort you through appropriate game viewing trails, allowing you the chance to sight elephants feeding on the plains, giraffes grazing at the edges of the trees, buffalo herds and other antelopes roaming on the open plains, and possibly lion prides sleeping or eyeing their prey.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for lunch or continue depending on the day’s schedule and the boat cruise departure time.
In the afternoon, head to the Victoria Nile and take a boat trip to the falls of Murchison Falls Park. From the boat, enjoy the scenery on the banks of the river, look out for hippos swimming in the river, Nile crocodiles on the shore, elephants coming to drink from the river and various types of birds.
The boat trip takes you to the place where the Victoria Nile is squeezed into a gorge before descending further downstream. With the water, cliffs and vegetation, the setting provides an excellent backdrop for both photography and sightseeing.
Return to the lodge for the night to have your dinner and relaxation.
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
Main activity: Road travel and country viewing
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on your package
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and embark on the drive from Murchison Falls to Kidepo Valley National Park in northeastern Uganda.
This will be among the longest road travel days of the safari; therefore, leaving very early is crucial. You will be travelling through northern Uganda, where rural towns, local markets and diverse scenery are visible while approaching the Karamoja region. Your guide will ensure there are necessary breaks for rest and meals during the day.
As you approach Kidepo, the environment becomes more stunning, with extensive grasslands plains, hills and valleys that make up the wild area.
Kidepo is among the less frequently visited national parks of Uganda due to the remote location far from other popular safari parks.
After arriving at Kidepo V.N.P, make your way to your lodge or safari camp, giving yourself time to relax after the lengthy journey. Depending on the time of arrival, state of the roads and proximity to the lodge, there could be enough time left for enjoying the scenic surroundings of the lodge before lunch. Afternoon game drives can only be undertaken if there is enough time left.
Having spent your first night at your lodge preparing yourself for game viewing at Kidepo Valley N.P.
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Kidepo Valley NP
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Location: Kidepo
Dining: Breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the package
Get up and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Kidepo Wilderness and have breakfast before taking a game drive in the morning.
Your guide will lead you through the best sites in Kidepo Valley to have the chance to see the animals in their natural habitat. You will go through the Narus Valley, which is a site where you will find favourable habitats for animals because of the presence of water and grazing areas. You might get a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and different types of antelopes in Kidepo.
Kidepo is known for having predators like the lions. Your guide will take your tour routes depending on how he is familiar with the park and the present condition. But, because of the unpredictable nature of animal watching, nothing is certain.
Get back to your lodge at noon for lunch and rest during the hot part of the day.
In the afternoon, get back to the park to continue animal watching. Go through different parts of the savannah and appreciate the beautiful combination of the grassland, distant hills and rugged environment. The lighting during the evening will give you a good opportunity to take photos of nature.
At the end of the day, go back to your lodge for dinner and sleep.
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Visit to the Karamoja Community
Location: Kidepo Valley N.P. and the Karamoja area
Key Activities: Morning game drive, scenic drive and community visit
Start your day by taking breakfast in the morning and then head out on a game drive in the Kidepo V.N.P. Visit the Narus Valley for an opportunity to view elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras and various antelope species within the park. The game drive will be guided by a guide who will help you spot various wildlife species in the park. You may choose instead to spend time observing the animals within the lodge at your own leisure, depending on the timing that you prefer.
Day 6: Back to Kampala/Entebbe from Kidepo
Destination: Kampala or Entebbe
Activities: Breakfast, final view of Kidepo, then head back
Following breakfast, leave your lodge and begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe from Kidepo Valley. During your southward trip, be on the lookout for the differences in the landscape in northeast Uganda. These will include remote villages, the countryside, and rural landscapes en route. This marks the end of your 6-day safari in Uganda with rhino tracking, wildlife safaris, and game drives in three destinations.
Options for return travel
Road transport: By using the safari vehicle for your return journey to Kampala/Entebbe. This is going to take some time, and therefore, you need to set off quite early. Your arrival time will depend on the nature of the roads, traffic, number of stops, and your final destination.
Domestic flight: In case speed and comfort are key considerations for you, you may use the domestic flight services from the Kidepo area to Entebbe.
Inclusions for the Safari Tour
- Private safari vehicle and driver guide
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Park entrance fee where applicable
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where applicable
- Game drives in the two national parks
- Nile River Cruise in Murchison Falls NP where applicable
- Activity fees as per package where applicable
Exclusions for the Safari Tour
- International flights and visa fees
- Insurance and personal expenses
- Tips
- Cultural activities not listed in the quotation
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Any other fees not listed under inclusions
