7 Days Uganda Family Safari with Chimps and Wildlife
Experience the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and family-friendly activities on this exciting 7-Day Uganda Family Safari. Beginning in Entebbe, the journey takes you to the adventure capital of Jinja for a memorable horse-riding experience before continuing to some of Uganda's most iconic wildlife destinations. Along the way, your family will enjoy close encounters with rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, thrilling game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, and a scenic boat safari on the mighty River Nile.
The adventure continues to Kibale National Park, renowned as the primate capital of East Africa, where you'll trek through tropical rainforest in search of chimpanzees and explore the rich biodiversity of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Designed with families in mind, this safari combines comfortable accommodations, educational wildlife experiences, and spectacular landscapes, creating unforgettable memories for travelers of all ages.
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Daily Expedition Log
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport & Transfer to Your Hotel
Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your family will be warmly received by a professional driver-guide who will provide a safari briefing and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe offers a peaceful introduction to Uganda's natural beauty and hospitality. After check-in, relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
Depending on your arrival time, you may take a leisurely walk along the lakeshore or simply unwind at the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing your family to settle in comfortably before the adventure begins. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel in Entebbe.
Meals
Dinner & Breakfast
Lodging
Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Transport
4x4 Safari Jeep
Transfer to Jinja & Family Horse Riding Experience
After breakfast, depart for Jinja, East Africa's adventure capital and home to the legendary Source of the Nile. The scenic drive takes you through vibrant towns, lush countryside, and beautiful views of Lake Victoria. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before embarking on a guided horse-riding adventure through rural communities, farmlands, and scenic landscapes.
This family-friendly activity is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, offering a unique opportunity to interact with local communities while enjoying Uganda's countryside from a different perspective. The experience combines adventure, culture, and nature, making it a memorable highlight for both adults and children. Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Wildwaters Lodge
Transport
Domestic Flight
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Following breakfast, begin your journey to the spectacular Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and most famous conservation area. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced rangers, your family will track white rhinos on foot and learn about the successful conservation efforts aimed at restoring Uganda's rhino population.
After lunch, continue north through scenic landscapes toward Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the beautiful wilderness surroundings. Keep an eye out for wildlife that often wanders near the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge within or near the park.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Paraa Safari Lodge
Transport
4x4 Tour Van
Morning Game Drive, Nile Boat Safari & Top of the Falls Experience
Wake up early for an exciting morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in Uganda. The open savannah is home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and numerous bird species. Your guide will help you spot wildlife while sharing fascinating insights into the park's ecosystem.
After lunch, enjoy a memorable boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you may encounter large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and an impressive variety of water birds. The adventure continues with a hike to the Top of the Falls, where you will witness the Nile River forcing its way through a narrow seven-meter gorge before plunging dramatically into the river below. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Transport
4x4 Safari Jeep
Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel southwest toward Kibale National Park, widely recognized as the primate capital of East Africa. This scenic drive takes you through rolling hills, traditional villages, tea plantations, and fertile farmlands. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of western Uganda's landscapes and, on clear days, glimpses of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the Mountains of the Moon.
Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the rainforest environment. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing your family to relax and prepare for the exciting chimpanzee trekking experience ahead. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Turaco Treetops
Transport
4x4 Safari Jeep
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee families. As you explore the forest, you may also encounter red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and a variety of colorful bird species.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend time observing their fascinating behavior as they communicate, forage, and interact within their natural habitat. Following lunch, visit the renowned Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation area famous for its rich biodiversity. The guided swamp walk offers excellent opportunities to spot monkeys, butterflies, birds, and unique wetland vegetation. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Kyaninga Lodge
Transport
4x4 Safari Jeep
Return to Entebbe & Departure
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back to Entebbe. The drive offers one final opportunity to admire Uganda's stunning landscapes, rural communities, and scenic countryside. Stop for lunch along the way and capture your last memorable photographs of the Pearl of Africa.
Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight home. As your safari comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories of Uganda's wildlife, primates, adventure activities, breathtaking scenery, and warm hospitality.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
No. 5 Boutique Hotel
Transport
4x4 Safari Jeep
Proposed Accommodations
6 Nights Accommodation
Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
1 Night Accommodation
Wildwaters Lodge
1 Night Accommodation
Paraa Safari Lodge
2 Nights Accommodation
Kyaninga Lodge
2 Nights Accommodation
Inclusions & Essentials
check_circle What's Included
- done Airport pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe International Airport
- done Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- done Transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
- done Accommodation as per the itinerary.
- done Meals as specified in the itinerary
- done Murchison Falls National Park entrance fees
- done Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary trekking experience
- done Murchison Falls game drives
- done Nile boat safari to the base of the falls
- done Top of the Falls hike
- done Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale National Park
- done Bigodi Wetland guided walk
- done Horse-riding experience in Jinja
- done Bottled drinking water during transfers
- done Government taxes and park fees
cancel Not Included
- close International flights
- close Uganda visa fees
- close Travel insurance
- close Tips and gratuities
- close Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, beverages, etc.)
- close Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- close Any services not specifically listed under inclusions