3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda
This 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda leads you to the most famous and Uganda’s largest national park that covers an area of about 3,840 square kilometers in Uganda, which was gazetted as a national park in 1926. The park is dotted with the great river Nile flowing through its boundaries, its prides of a diversity of habitat that include; woodland, wetlands, acacia savannah, grasslands and Borassus palms which support a large number of wildlife and more than 451 bird species such as the shoebill stork, the dwarf Kingfisher and the Great Blue Turaco and about 87 large mammals including the Big five mammals.
Activities to engage in: Rhino tracking, Game drive, and Boat Cruise
Optional Activities: Birding, visit to the top of the falls, chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest, and Hot Air Balloon Safari.
Highlights of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and hike to the top of the falls
Day 3: Departure to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
On your first day, our experienced safari driver guide will pick you up from your hotel by 7:00 am, brief you about the safari, and then start the long drive to Murchison Falls National Park located in north eastern Uganda. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Ugandan countryside and have lunch in Masindi Town.
After lunch, continue with your journey directly to the park. Upon arrival, proceed to check into your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at Red Chili Rest Camp, Murchison Falls Bamboo Village, Nile Safari Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Accommodation options in Entebbe include: Via Via hotel, 2 Friends Beach hotel, Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe, Golden Quest Hotel Entebbe, or Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe.
Rhinos in Ziwa
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and hike to the top of the Falls
Start your second day with an early morning breakfast, then after, head out for the morning game drive where you will watch various wildlife species in different game tracks within the park. Some of the animals to see include: elephants, hyenas, lions, Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, and giraffes, many more before returning to the lodge for relaxation and having a hot lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a 2-hour boat cruise of the River Nile to the bottom of the waterfalls, where you will be able to explore a great number. Expect to encounter various wildlife along the river banks, including the Giant Nile Crocodiles, numbers of hippos, various birds and elephants many more. There is an option of visiting the top of the waterfalls, with a high chance of seeing the world’s most powerful waterfall. The walk can last about 45 minutes, with a great chance of enjoying the amazing scenery and beautiful vegetation. Later, you will return to your accommodation for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Day 3: Departure to Kampala
On your last day of your safari, enjoy breakfast at the lodge, check out, and then drive to the park for a final game drive in the park. After a short game drive in the park. You will drive out of the park and depart back to Kampala with an en route lunch. Arrive late in the afternoon, and your driver guide will drop you either at your hotel in Kampala or at the Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight.
End of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda.
Safari Includes;
- Park entrance fees/ Game drives
- Boat cruise fees
- Nile delta boat cruise fees
- Top of the falls drive
- Rhino tracking permit
- Full-time English-speaking driver guide
- 4WD Land Cruiser and fuel
- Drinking water
Safari Excludes;
- Air flight tickets/ Visas
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, and tips, among others.
Price: USD 1,000 per person.
The price discount will depend on the number of people
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