6 Day Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park Budget Tour

6 Day Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park Budget Tour

The 6 Day Combination of Savannah Murchison Falls National Park & Kidepo Valley National Park budget tours is well crafted to give an opportunity to a traveler on a low budget to go trekking the Chimpanzee at Budongo Forest which is a home to 6 habituated families, Explore the wonders of Murchison falls from the top view point of the falls & on a boat cruise upstream the river, enjoy the game drives in the Murchison falls as well as kidepo valley national park. You will windup with the token of Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place you can go rhino trekking on foot & you always guaranteed to see the rhino.

Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Chimp Trekking Budongo Forest – Murchison Falls National Park

Stop At: Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Tracking, Budongo Uganda
You will be picked up by your driver guide from your hotel and drive northwards Budongo reserve for chimpanzee trekking. You will go through Masindi where you will enjoy viewing the beautiful vegetation, fell free to take photos as many as you can. The guide will explain to you each and every detail of concerning your trip along the way.
Upon your arrival at Pabidi, have lunch at any lodge/restaurant of your choice as you prepare to go for Chimpanzee tracking. As you track you will be guided by the ranger guides who are skilled and knowledgeable about these primates, during this you will also be able to see various tree species like the mahogany, monkeys like vervet, olive monkeys, snakes and birds can also be spotted. Afterwards you will proceed to the famous Murchison falls to get the better experience of Victoria Nile forcing herself into a narrow clevise before pouring her water into a 43 meter deep. You will then head to paraa making the end of your first day of the trip. Overnight at Red Chilli rest In. Uppgrade available at Paraa Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Red Chill rest Camp Uppgrade available at Paraa Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 2: Game Drives & Boat Trip Murchison Falls National Park

Stop At: Paraa Masindi, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see very many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks and birds among others. After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise.
On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. You could opt to go for hiking to the top where you will meet your driver guide who will drive you back to the lodge. Overnight at Fort Murchison Tent Budget. Uppgrade available at Paraa Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Fort Murchison Tent Budget. Uppgrade available at Paraa Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Kidepo Valley National Park.

Stop At: Kidepo Valley National Park, Kitgum Uganda
After an early morning breakfast, you will start your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. On arrival in Kidepo Valley National Park, if time allows you will begin with an evening game drive. Kidepo Valley National Park harbors a lot of wildlife that can’t be found elsewhere in Uganda making it one of the best places for wildlife viewing in the country. This national park is still virgin and has a lot to offer to tourists. Overnight at Apoka Uwa Bandas Budget. Uppgrade available at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Midrange, Apoka Safari Lodge Luxury

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Apoka Uwa Bandas Budget. Uppgrade available at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Midrange, Apoka Safari Lodge Luxury

Day 4: Wildlife Safari/Game Viewing Kidepo Valley National Park.

Stop At: Kidepo Valley National Park, Kitgum Uganda
After an early morning breakfast, we set off for a 2 to 3 hours morning game drive to Kidepo Valley National Park as we search for lions, the extinct cheetahs and leopards. After the morning game drive, we shall return to the safari bandas/Lodge for another breakfast then relax as we wait for the afternoon activity. In the afternoon, we briefly visit the Karamojong for a cultural trail and have another evening game drive that is packed with lots of wildlife. Overnight at Apoka Uwa Bandas Budget. Uppgrade available at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Midrange, Apoka Safari Lodge Luxury

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Apoka Uwa Bandas Budget. Uppgrade available at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Midrange, Apoka Safari Lodge Luxury

Day 5: Kidepo Valley National Park - Gulu.

Stop At: Kidepo Valley National Park, Kitgum Uganda
After an early morning breakfast, we set off for a farewell 2 to 3 hours morning game drive to Kidepo Valley National Park as we try again for our last chance to spot lions, the extinct cheetahs and leopards. After the morning game drive, we will embark on the journey driving t/o Gulu. it's quite a pleasant stop, with friendly locals, a relaxed feel and nice spots to hang out. The largest town in northern Uganda, it was one of the hardest hit during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict. Overnight at Acholi Inn.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Acholi Inn.

Day 6: Gulu – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Kampala/Entebbe

Stop At: Rhino Fund Uganda ( Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary), Gulu Highway Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nakitoma Uganda
After an early morning breakfast we will embark on the journey to Kampala/Entebbe, we will do stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking and thereafter proceed to Kampal/Entebbe marking the End of your 6 Day Kidepo Valley National Park & Murchison Falls National Park Budget Tour. Your guide driver will drop you at your desired location in Kampala or Entebbe or he will drop you at the airport for your outbound flight.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.