A Murchison Falls safari from Bwindi is a fun, exciting, and unforgettable adventure. It usually begins in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population and many other mammals, including some of the Big Five.
Starting in Bwindi
This safari often lasts about five days and starts with high-energy activities in Bwindi, such as gorilla trekking with a selected gorilla family, hiking, golden monkey trekking, bird watching, and community visits. Tourists can meet traditional communities like the Batwa, the original inhabitants of Bwindi, and learn about their ways of life.
Other activities in Bwindi include game drives to see animals like leopards, waterbucks, and bushbucks, as well as biking and other experiences that support local community development projects around the park.
A Stop in Kibale Forest
The adventure continues beyond Bwindi. Tourists may make a stop at Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking, which is done in groups of six and lasts one hour with a selected chimpanzee family, breaking up the journey north with another primate encounter.
Arriving at Murchison Falls
After Kibale, tourists continue to Murchison Falls National Park, a 3,893 square kilometer park divided by the Albert Nile. It is also home to Karuma Wildlife Reserve and Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. The park has more than 76 mammal species, including giraffes, lions, leopards, elephants, and over 450 bird species.
Activities at Murchison Falls
At Murchison Falls, tourists can enjoy many experiences they may have missed in Bwindi. Activities include:
- Game drives
- Community visits
- Boat cruises along the Nile River
- Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls (for physically fit tourists)
- Bird watching
- Guided nature and village walks
All of these activities make the trip even more memorable, giving travelers a strong contrast between the forested hills of Bwindi and the open savannah of Murchison Falls.
A Murchison Falls safari from Bwindi is a dream adventure that is worth every moment. Book this multi-park safari to combine gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and a full Murchison Falls experience in one trip.
