6-Day Gorillas & Murchison Falls Safari

This 6-day safari combines two of Uganda’s most famous wildlife experiences; gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a game drive with a boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park. The adventure begins with a drive from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, making it a complete Big Five safari.

You will enjoy views of Murchison Falls, the most powerful waterfall in the world, before heading to Bwindi for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas. Along the way, you will also make stops at interesting sites such as the Uganda Equator. This safari offers a great mix of Uganda’s wildlife, nature, and culture.

6-Day Gorillas & Murchison Falls Safari Highlights

Start and end the safari in Kampala or Entebbe.
Visit Uganda’s top parks including Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a complete Big Five experience.
Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and giraffes.
Visit the top of Murchison Falls and take a boat cruise on the Nile River to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Pass through the Ishasha sector to look for the rare tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside with views of hills and farmlands.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photos, a water experiment, and souvenir shopping.
Discover Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes in one memorable 6-day safari.

Brief 6-Day Gorillas & Murchison Falls Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Day 6: Return to Kampala and departure

Detailed 6-Day Gorillas & Murchison Falls Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Leave Kampala early in the morning and drive for about 7 to 8 hours to Murchison Falls National Park, home to four of the Big Five animals. On the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 2-hour rhino trekking experience. Have lunch and then continue to the park.

If time allows, visit the top of Murchison Falls to see how the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge to form a rainbow. Take photos and then drive to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and rest.

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After breakfast, go for a morning game drive to see elephants, giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, oribis, and waterbucks. You may also enjoy a short break at the hippo pool for bush breakfast or to taste some local fruits. Return to your lodge for lunch and prepare for the afternoon activity.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile River to see crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and many birds. Enjoy the view of the falls from the bottom before returning to the starting point. Meet your guide and drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which lies between Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. The park is Uganda’s most visited because of its wide variety of animals, including the Big Five, chimpanzees, and the rare tree-climbing lions.

The drive takes about 7 hours. On arrival, go for an evening game drive before checking in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have an early breakfast and go for a game drive in the Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, hyenas, and many birds.

After the game drive, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector, which is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The drive offers views of hills, farmland, and local villages. On arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking

Wake up early and go to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules and safety. You will be placed in a small group and assigned a gorilla family to track. Begin your trek through the forest with your ranger guide, watching for other wildlife along the way.

Once you find the gorillas, spend one hour observing and taking photos. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Day 6: Return to Kampala and departure

After breakfast, start your journey back to Kampala. You will make several stops along the way, including one at the Uganda Equator, where you can take photos, watch a water experiment, and buy souvenirs. Have lunch and then continue to Kampala, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport, marking the end of your 6-day safari.