Murchison falls NP is one of Uganda’s most iconic parks and is part of the Murchison falls conservation area; the largest conservation area in the country. The Park was named after the mighty Murchison falls, arguably the strongest waterfalls in the world. This tour may reward you with sights of the big 5 mammals if you are lucky. Rhinos can be tracked along the way to the park, while the other 4 of the big five (leopard, buffalo, elephant and lion) are resident in the park.
A game drive in the northern section of the park may reward you with sights of predators like hyenas, lions, leopards, jackals among others as they hunt or take down their prey during early mornings. Buffaloes, giraffes, gazelles, elephants and hartebeests are some of the animals, one may not miss in this park. A boat cruise down the Nile River is one of the most rewarding safari experiences as one may be stunned by the sights of Nile crocodiles and hippos, not forgetting the fascinating scenery of the majestic falls.
Trip summary
Day 1: Kampala- Murchison Falls National park (5hrs drive)
Day 2: Game drive and Boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala- Murchison Falls National park (5hrs drive)
You will be picked from your Kampala hotel after breakfast and drive northwest through the historical Luwero triangle and have an optional stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola for Rhino tracking(USD55). Have lunch and carry on to Murchison falls national park through Kichumbanyobo gate. Check in at your lodge. Overnight at Pakuba Safari lodge (deluxe)/ Kabalega Wilderness lodge (luxury).
Day 2: Game drive and Boat cruise
After breakfast take a game drive in this part of the park for a remarkable view of enormous wildlife and bird species. Look out for some of the park’s 76 mammal species including the lion, elephants, Rothschild giraffe, leopards, hartebeest, hippos, Uganda cobs, Thomson gazelle, duikers, Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck among others. Return for lunch at the lodge. After lunch, take a 3-hour boat trip along the Nile to the bottom of the falls in search for the Nile crocodile that bask in the river, hippos and a variety of other animals that often storm the river’s banks for water. You may also be rewarded with the sights of enormous bird species including the rare shoe bill stock, the pelicans, king fishers among the burgeoning list of over 450 bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: B-L-D
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
In the morning, you may have a brief game drive as you proceed to cross the river on your way back with an en route visit to the top of the falls where you may be stunned by the sight of the world’s hardest waterfalls where the Nile squeezes through a 7m wide gap before plunging down 42m deep into the Devil’s cauldron producing a roar and a rainbow. Your guide will then transfer you back to Kampala or Entebbe for drop off.
Safari includes
- 2 nights 3 days full board accommodation
- Full time English speaking driver / guide and all his allowances
- Comfortable safari vehicle
- Rhino tracking fees
- Top of the falls fees
- Bottled mineral water while on the trip.
- Park entry fees and ferry crossing fees
- Boat cruise fees & Park guide fees
excludes;
International Air fares, Visa fees, all optional activities and other
personal Expenses such as tips, laundry services, alcoholic drinks, beverages, and any other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
