Our diverse and adventure-packed 3-day wildlife package covers a lot in Uganda’s largest and oldest Protected Area- Murchison falls National Park. This short wildlife tour starts in Kampala and allows enough time to explore this popular safari destination through game drives, boat rides and the ride to the top of the falls. The 3840-square-kilometer National Park is home to 76 mammal species that include lions, spotted hyenas, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeests, Rothschild giraffes, African bush Elephants, Oribis, Defassa Waterbucks, Hippos, bushbucks, Roan antelopes, Duikers, Uganda Kobs, Topis, spotted hyenas, olive baboons and vervet monkeys among others. It is also a birding Paradise of over 500 species living in the woodland, wetlands, forests and savannah grasslands.
Highlights
- Game viewing with chances of seeing elephants, warthogs, lions, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Topis, Olive baboons and many others.
- Launch cruise to the bottom of the falls.
- Drive to the top of the falls.
- Birding opportunities.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to the beautiful Murchison falls National Park
- Day 2: Murchison falls Tour- Game viewing & boat ride to bottom of the falls
- Day 3: Road trip back to Kampala, Depart Uganda.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to the beautiful Murchison falls National Park
After a hearty breakfast at the Hotel in Kampala, you will embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This beautiful 3840-square-kilometer Protected Area is home to the World’s most powerful waterfalls, from which it was named.
You will have a stop at Nakasongola, make a detour towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the 2-hour Rhino tracking where you will also be introduced to herds of Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, Hippos and bushbucks among others. Lunch will be at Kabalega Dinners before continuing to the Park where you arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Nile Safari Lodge for luxury travelers.
- Twiga or Pakuba Safari Lodge for midrange travelers.
- Red Chilli Camp for budget travelers.
Journey time: 7-8 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Murchison falls Tour- Game viewing & boat ride to bottom of the falls
Enjoy breakfast, hop into the safari jeep and enter the heart of Murchison falls National Park via a game drive where sights of lions, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, spotted hyenas, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s hartebeests, common elands, Topis, leopards, Olive baboons, Oribis, and vervet monkeys are unmissable. You will spend 3-4 hours on this game drive before returning to the Lodge mid-morning for siesta and Lunch.
The afternoon is for the boat ride to the bottom of the falls and this usually begins at 2 pm. Take the next 2-3 hours cruising on the calm waters of the Nile while sighting Hippos and Nile crocodiles alongside a plethora of birds that include great white and pink-backed pelicans, African fish eagles, Malachite Kingfishers, Pied Kingfishers, African skimmers, Grey-crowned cranes, saddle-billed storks and so much more.
Accommodation options:
- Nile Safari Lodge for luxury travelers.
- Twiga or Pakuba Safari Lodge for midrange travelers.
- Red Chilli Camp for budget travelers.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Highlights of the day: Game drive & Boat ride.
Day 3: Road trip back to Kampala, Depart Uganda
You will say farewell to Murchison falls National Park on this day. Have breakfast and meet at the Lobby for briefing before beginning the journey back to Kampala.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Inclusions:
- Relevant Government taxes and levies.
- Park entry fees.
- Boat ride.
- Game drives.
- Rhino tracking permit.
- Bottled water and snacks.
- A Private and experienced safari driver.
- Road transfer by a customized safari vehicle.
- Ranger guide fees.
- Meals per the program.
- 2 nights’ accommodation.
Exclusions:
- Accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe.
- Airfares.
- Visa fees.
- Laundry fees.
- Shopping.
- Tips.
- Travel and medical insurance.