Explore Budongo Forest the largest mahogany forest in Murchison Falls National Park on a compact 2-day chimpanzee trekking safari. Book now to track rhinos, meet wild chimpanzees for one hour, and discover rich primate and birdlife.
Highlights
Two days of guided chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest.
One hour with habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route.
Abundant primates, birds, butterflies and unique mahogany trees.
Comfortable full-board accommodation and transfer from Entebbe.
Quick Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe → stop at Masindi for lunch → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking → enter Murchison Falls NP → lodge in Budongo.
Day 2: Morning briefing → chimpanzee trek (30 minutes–4 hours) → one hour with chimps → return and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Budongo Forest
You will be met at Entebbe International Airport by your English-speaking driver-guide; then, you’ll receive a brief safari overview. Next, enjoy a scenic 5–6 hour drive with a lunch stop in Masindi. Afterwards, track endangered white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Finally, continue into Murchison Falls National Park, reach Budongo in the south, and check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Return
First, you’ll have a relaxed breakfast; then proceed to the park office for a mandatory briefing and trekking rules. A park guide will lead you to a habituated chimp family. Because chimps move deep into the forest, the trek can vary from 30 minutes to 4 hours. However, once found, you will spend a full hour observing chimpanzee behavior feeding, playing, and social interactions and you may photograph responsibly. Afterwards, return to the trailhead, have lunch en route, and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe where your guide will drop you off.
Wildlife & Nature You’ll See
Primates: chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and more.
Birds: chocolate-backed kingfisher, black-headed paradise flycatcher, little green sunbird, African emerald cuckoo, and many others.
Flora: towering mahoganies and a wide variety of indigenous tree species.
Additionally: butterflies, small mammals and vivid forest sounds that enrich the trek.
Why Choose This Trip?
Short yet immersive: ideal for limited time travellers.
Reliable logistics: experienced guides, permits handled, and full-board lodging.
Unique combo: chimp trekking plus rhino tracking on one short safari.
Consequently, it’s a high-value wildlife experience with minimal travel hassle.
What’s Included
Chimpanzee trekking permit.
Park entrance fees.
Rhino tracking fee.
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide.
Full board accommodation.
Pick-up and drop-off (Entebbe/Kampala).
Vehicle and fuel.
Bottled water.
What’s Not Included
International or domestic air tickets.
Visa fees.
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, tips, etc.).