Explore Murchison Falls National Park on this 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari. This Uganda Tour starts either in Entebbe or Kampala where you will meet your driver-guide and head to the park with a visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola to trek black and white rhinos.
On this tour you will explore Murchison Falls National Park – the second most popular wildlife park in Uganda, where you will enjoy incredible sightings of several wildlife species including four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, cape buffalo and elephants.
Highlights: Day 1 – Travel to Murchison Falls National Park | Day 2 – Morning Game Drive and a Boat Cruise along the Nile | Day 3 – Departure
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative – your driver-guide who will brief you about the safari and start your 6 hours' drive to Murchison Falls National Park through the famous Luwero Triangle. Have a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking, where you will have a guided walk to find both black and white rhinos.
After the tracking you will continue to Masindi where you will have lunch and proceed to the park. As you enter the park you will see various animals such as warthogs and baboons among others. Head to the top of Murchison Falls and watch the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in an 8-metre gorge. Here you will take many beautiful pictures. Continue to your lodge for a relaxing evening, have dinner and an overnight. Accommodation Options: Budget – RED Chili | Midrange – Pakuba Safari Lodge | Luxury – Chobe Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and a Boat Cruise along the Nile
Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park with your driver-ranger guide for a game drive starting at 7:00 am. During the game drive you will see many animals such as buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, antelopes, waterbucks and several bird species among others.
After the game drive, drive back to the lodge for relaxation and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. As you cruise the Nile River you will see several animals such as Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants and several water bird species along the banks of the Nile. The boat will take you to the bottom of Murchison Falls where you will have a stop and see the mighty waterfalls up close.
You can opt to hike to the top of the falls where you will meet your driver-guide and drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation Options: Budget – RED Chili | Midrange – Pakuba Safari Lodge | Luxury – Chobe Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Departure
Today is the last day on your Murchison Falls National Park Safari. Enjoy your breakfast, then go for a game drive as you exit the park on your way back to Kampala. Be on the lookout for various animal species such as buffaloes, giraffes, lions, antelopes and several bird species. Along the way enjoy lunch in Masindi and continue to Entebbe where you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
Price Includes: Rhino Tracking • Bottled Water • English Speaking Guide • Park Entrance Fees • Boat Rides • Cultural Tours • All Activities Mentioned • Accommodation – Full board while on safari • Ferry Crossing • Lunches en route
Price Excludes: International flight fare • Entry Visas • Laundry services • Tips • Alcoholic Drinks • Accommodation while in Kampala hotels • Any other optional activities (Sport fishing, Trekking Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest – Kaniyo Pabidi Forests).
