This 3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari takes you to explore the largest park in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park which is located in Northwestern Uganda and covers an area of 3,840 square kilometres. It was designated as a wildlife reserve in 1926. It is divided into two parts (the northern and southern bank) by the Victoria Nile, which runs through the Savannah grasslands. More than 451 bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, Goliath Heron, Shoebill, and dwarf kingfisher, as well as 76 mammal species, numerous Nile crocodiles, and, most importantly, the stunning and thunderous Murchison Falls that squeeze through an 8-meter-wide gorge can be found in Murchison Falls. All in all, you will get to experience the pleasures of both our boat cruises along the Nile River and our Uganda safari game drives.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Following an early breakfast, you will be picked up by our driver guide from your hotel or place of residence. He will give you an overview of your three-day safari in the Murchison Falls National Park and then you will begin your six-hour trip to the park. After passing through Luwero, you will make a halt at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinoceros, where you can see both black and white rhinos.
After tracking, make another stop in Masindi for lunch. Then, drive to the lodge, where you can spend the evening relaxing and spending time with the many creatures you will encounter along the way, including baboons and warthogs.
Accommodation Options: Red Chilli, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise
Get up early on this particular day, have a cup of tea at 6:30 am, and be ready for your game drive at 7:00 am when the ranger guide comes to pick you up from the lodge. You will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife during the drive, including birds, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and water bucks. Drive back to the lodge for breakfast in the morning, rest, freshen up, and have lunch while getting ready for the afternoon boat cruise after the game drive, which ends at approximately 11:40 a.m.
Along the banks of the Nile, you may spot a variety of Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, and elephants from the boat. You can also spot many stunning birds like the shoe-billed stork, the coloured kingfisher, and bee eaters. The boat will take you to the base of the falls, where you will disembark and begin your one-hour walk to the top of the Murchison waterfalls. Along the way, you will see breath-taking views of the surrounding greenery and the falls itself. At the summit, you will run into your driving guide, who will subsequently transport you back to the resort.
Accommodation Options: Red Chilli, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Return to Kampala – Departure
After having breakfast, head out for another game drive early in the morning as you make your way back to Kampala. It will be exciting to search for a variety of animal species, though the majority can be observed feeding in the grasslands. These include lions, antelopes, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and many bird species. After leaving the park, make a lunch stop in Masindi and go on to Kampala in the evening.
End of the 3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari.
The 3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari includes;
- An English speaking full-time professional driver guide
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation- Full board while on safari
- Ziwa Rhino trekking fees
- Transport safari vehicle
- Boat cruise fees
- Lunch en-route
- Ranger guide
- Bottled drinking water
However, the tour excludes; international flights, personal travel insurance, visa fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.