5 Days Murchison Falls Bwindi Fly-In Safari
Tour Overview
Experience the very best of Uganda’s wildlife and primates on this exciting 5-day fly-in safari combining savannah adventure and rainforest encounters. This itinerary takes you to the iconic Murchison Falls National Park and the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offering a perfect blend of Big Five game viewing and unforgettable gorilla trekking. With domestic flights, you save time while maximizing your safari experience.
Included in the Cost
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance and gorilla trekking permits
- Pick and Drop Services
- Accommodation in lodges or safari camps
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
Excluded in the Cost
- International flights to and from Uganda
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Personal items and beverages outside the meal plan
Tour Plan
Day 1: Fly to Murchison Falls National Park & Game Drive
Your safari begins with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport for a scheduled flight to Murchison Falls National Park.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your lodge. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and a variety of antelope species.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Safari to the Falls
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the northern sector of the park, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Uganda. Watch the sunrise over the savannah as animals begin their day.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile River to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls. Along the way, spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 3: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight to Bwindi. Enjoy scenic aerial views as you transition from open savannah to dense rainforest.
Upon arrival near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will be transferred to your lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take part in optional activities such as a guided community walk or cultural visit.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a briefing before your gorilla trekking adventure.
Guided by experienced rangers, trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take between 2 to 6 hours depending on their location. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation. You may also opt for a cultural visit to the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5: Fly Back to Entebbe & Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast surrounded by the sounds of the forest before transferring to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or connect to your international flight home.