C-10 · Grand Circuit · Ultimate Chimp Experience
All Four Chimp Sites — Grand Safari
7 Days · Kibale · Kyambura · Budongo · Kalinzu · 3 National Parks
"Uganda has four distinct chimpanzee tracking sites — and this 7-day grand safari visits every single one. From Budongo Forest's mahogany giants in Murchison Falls NP to Kibale's 1,500-strong community, the atmospheric Kyambura Gorge, and the hidden gem of Kalinzu Forest — you'll track chimps in four completely different forest habitats, alongside game drives, the Nile launch cruise, Kazinga Channel hippos, and tree-climbing lions. The definitive Uganda chimpanzee safari."
7 Days / 6 Nights
Chimp Permit Included
All Meals & Transport
Expert Guide
95%+ Encounter Rate
C-10 · Chimpanzee Tracking
All Four Chimp Sites — Grand Safari
From
$2,770
$231/mo × 12 months
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
PermitIncluded
LocationUganda
DeparturesAny day, year-round
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4 sites
Every chimp site in Uganda
$360
All 4 permits included
1,235 km
Epic circuit distance
3 parks
Murchison · Kibale · Queen Elizabeth
Location & Key Highlights
Location
Uganda complete circuit: Murchison Falls NP (Budongo) → Kibale Forest NP → Queen Elizabeth NP (Kyambura + Kalinzu)
Highlights
All 4 Uganda chimp sites visited · Murchison Falls + Nile cruise · Kibale Forest + Bigodi · Queen Elizabeth + tree lions · Kazinga Channel
What Your Package Costs Cover
Vehicle fuel (1235 km · 154 litres · $1.70/L)$262
4×4 vehicle hire (7 days × $90/day)$630
Expert driver-guide (7 days × $50/day)$350
Permit: $360 (All 4 chimp site permits combined: Budongo $30 + Kibale $250 + Kyambura $50 + Kalinzu $30)Included
Accommodation, meals, park fees & activitiesIncluded
Total package price per person$2,770
7-Day Itinerary — Day by Day
Day 1
Kampala → Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino (305 km)
North on the Gulu highway. Optional Ziwa Rhino stop (rhino tracking adds $40 pp — recommended). Continue to Murchison Falls NP. Arrive evening. Briefing and overnight at Murchison lodge.
Day 2
CHIMP SITE 1: Budongo Forest + Nile Game Drive + Murchison Falls Viewpoint
Morning: Budongo Forest chimp trek ($30 permit) — Uganda's most affordable chimp tracking in one of its finest forests. 700+ chimps in mahogany forest.
Afternoon: game drive on Murchison's northern bank — lion, elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo. Drive to Murchison Falls viewpoint — the point where the entire Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gap in a thundering 43-metre cascade. Extraordinary.
Day 3
Nile Boat Cruise to Murchison Falls → Drive to Kibale (Murchison→Kibale: 350 km)
Morning: the famous Nile launch cruise from Paraa to the base of Murchison Falls — hippos, crocodiles, shoebill stork, African skimmer. One of Uganda's greatest wildlife boat journeys.
Afternoon: depart Murchison for Kibale Forest (350 km via Masindi and Fort Portal, 5–6 hours). Arrive late afternoon. Overnight Kibale lodge.
Day 4
CHIMP SITE 2: Kibale Forest + Bigodi Wetland Walk
7:30am: Kibale chimp tracking ($250 permit) — the world's finest chimpanzee tracking. 1,500 chimps, 95%+ encounter rate, 1 hour with the community.
Afternoon: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — community-guided walk, extraordinary birding and additional primate sightings. This contrast between Uganda's two most famous chimp forests (Budongo and Kibale) is one of the most fascinating conversations of the trip.
Day 5
Kibale → Queen Elizabeth NP + CHIMP SITE 3: Kyambura Gorge (100 km)
Drive south from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth NP (100 km, 2 hours). After check-in and a quick lunch: Kyambura Gorge chimp tracking ($50 permit). Descend into the dramatic 100m-deep gorge — 16 isolated chimps in an extraordinary canyon setting. Tree-climbing lion game drive in the Ishasha Sector afterward if time allows.
Day 6
CHIMP SITE 4: Kalinzu Forest + Kazinga Channel + Tree Lions
Morning: Kalinzu Forest chimp trek ($30 permit) — the 4th and final chimp site. Crowd-free, raw, and surprisingly moving after the contrasting experiences of the previous three sites. Your guide leads a discussion on the differences between all four sites — ecology, chimp behaviour, forest type, conservation status.
Afternoon: Kazinga Channel boat cruise — hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds. Game drive to Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lions at dusk.
Day 7
QE Final Drive → Return Kampala / Entebbe (400 km)
Dawn game drive in Queen Elizabeth. Depart for Kampala (400 km, 6 hours). Arrive by evening. Your guide emails a complete trip report with species lists and site comparisons within 48 hours.
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Package Price
- Budongo Forest chimp permit ($30 pp)
- Kibale Forest chimp permit ($250 pp)
- Kyambura Gorge chimp permit ($50 pp)
- Kalinzu Forest chimp permit ($30 pp)
- 6 nights accommodation (budget/mid range)
- All meals throughout
- Private 4×4 vehicle (1,235km, $262 fuel cost)
- UWA-licensed driver-guide (7 days)
- Nile boat cruise to Murchison Falls
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bigodi Wetland community walk
- All national park entry fees (Murchison + Kibale + QE)
- Mineral water throughout
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All government taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal spending money
- Optional gorilla trekking extension ($800 permit)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why visit all four chimp sites?
Each of Uganda's four chimp tracking sites has a completely different character: Budongo (mahogany forest, affordable, northern Uganda), Kibale (highest density, best-habituated, world-famous), Kyambura (gorge setting, isolated community, dramatically atmospheric), Kalinzu (least visited, most authentic, budget option). Visiting all four gives you a comprehensive understanding of chimpanzee ecology, habitat variation, and conservation across Uganda that no single-site visitor can access. It's the definitive chimpanzee safari.
Is 1,235 km of driving too much in 7 days?
The driving is managed across 7 days with no single day exceeding 6 hours behind the wheel. Day 3 is the longest drive (Murchison to Kibale via Masindi, 350 km, ~5–6 hours) — but this is partly a scenic drive through northern Uganda landscapes. All other days have shorter transfers. Your private vehicle has roof hatches for game viewing and is comfortably fitted for long distances.
Can I add gorilla trekking?
Yes — gorilla trekking can be added by extending the circuit by 2–3 days after Queen Elizabeth (driving to Bwindi via Lake Bunyonyi). The additional cost is the gorilla permit ($800 pp) plus extra accommodation and transport. This transforms the package into a complete primate grand circuit — the most comprehensive primate safari available in Africa. Contact us to extend.
How does the payment plan work?
At $2,770 per person, the monthly plan is $231/month over 12 months. No interest, no hidden fees. Email info@nileabenteuer.com or WhatsApp +256752397520 to start your plan.
"Chimpanzee tracking permits in Kibale are limited to 32 per day — and across Uganda, chimp encounters are among the most profoundly moving wildlife experiences on Earth. Start your Nile Abenteuer Safaris payment plan today and secure your date before it's gone."
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