Duration
3-Day
Accra, Uganda
3-Day Murchison Falls Big 5 and Chimpanzee Safari
Overview
Murchison falls National Park is the largest in Uganda. With 77 mammals species, it is ideal for game-viewing safaris. This tour offers clients an opportunity to see the Big Five animals and chimpanzees in Budongo forest. It also includes a walking safari on Ziwa Rhinos Sanctuary, a hike to the top of falls, and a boat ride on the Nile.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe
Via Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Murchison River Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,870 USD
$1,210 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,870 USD
$1,210 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Quote flow
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Day 2
Murchison Falls NP
Day 3
Budongo Forest (Chimps)
End
Entebbe (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Murchison River Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe and drive to Murchison falls via Ziwa rhinos sanctuary
This morning at 6am, you shall be picked from your residence or hotel in Kampala or Entebbe to drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will visit Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the home of rhinos in the country. You will have a guided walk to see the rhinos. Upon completion, you will have lunch at the sanctuary and later proceed to Murchison Falls National Park where you will arrive in the evening. Drive to the top of falls for a brief picturesque walk at the point where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Stay: Murchison River Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride in Murchison falls
After an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive. Murchison falls National Park is the largest in Uganda and boasts of 76 mammals species and 451 birds’ species. After lunch, you will go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile. The boat will stop a few meters from the bubbling base of the falls. Afterward, you shall return to your accommodation. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Murchison River Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, drive to Entebbe
After breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and drive to Budongo forest which is 45 minutes away but still inside the park. This forested area is home for habituated chimpanzees. After briefing at the headquarters, you shall start your chimpanzee tracking tour with ranger guides. You will have an hour to view and photograph the Gorillas. Upon completion, depart Murchison Falls National Park and drive back to Entebbe or Kampala. In the evening, you shall be dropped at your accommodation or at the airport for your departure flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Budongo Forest (Chimps) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Green and Yellow Tours
5.0 operator rating
2 reviews
Green & Yellow Tours is a registered Tours and Travel company based in Kampala, Uganda. We offer tailored safari packages to East Africa. We seek to create a lasting impression and connection between our clients and the destinations through involvement in community benefit and conservation initiatives. At the end of your tour with us, it is our ultimate pleasure to know that you learned, enjoyed, and left a positive mark in a destination. Welcome to experience East Africa with us.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Uganda Tourism Board & ESTOA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Murchison River Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Green and Yellow Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Green and Yellow Tours.
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