Budongo Forest

Kaniyo Pabidi, the center for chimp tracking in Budongo Forest, is usually visited en route to or from Murchison Falls National Park. The 60km/37mi drive takes about 1½ hours.

Budongo is located about 300km/186mi north of Kampala. The drive takes at least 4 hours*. Coming from the southwest, the 280km/170mi drive from Fort Portal takes at least 6 hours*. It is also possible to fly to Pakuba Airfield in Murchison Falls by scheduled or chartered aircraft from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield near Kampala.

Entebbe International Airport (EBB) will be your entrance into Uganda. Its location is about 46km/29mi from Kampala. It is customary that your local tour operator will pick you up from the airport or hotel.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), and what tickets would cost.

• www.skyscanner.com

Domestic Flights

It is customary for domestic flights (charter or regular) to be arranged by your tour operator as part of your safari. The following carriers run scheduled flights to nearby Murchison Falls National Park:

• Fly Uganda (‘Seat rates’ are applicable for daily flights to all parks)
• Aerolink (A minimum of four passengers is required)
• Eagle Air (Flight available on request once a week)

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Uganda page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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