“Spot the Big Five in Uganda, Africa”
3 Day Safari Holiday in Murchison Falls National Park with Victoria Nile Boat Cruise
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Safari in Uganda
A three-day Murchison Falls safari in Uganda is a tour package for whoever is visiting the spectacular top of the falls. This provides some of the best and finest tour experiences that the country offers among its major holiday packages.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum group size of six persons
- Children 10 to 15 years old may join under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starts in Kampala and ends in Entebbe
- English-speaking guide
Highlights
- Game viewing / game drive safari
- Boat cruise safaris on the Victoria Nile and Delta Nile
- Rhino trekking enroute to the park at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Early game drive to see jackals, giraffes, lions antelopes, and the Uganda cobs
- Brief visit to the top of the Murchison Falls
- View buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and plenty of water birds from the top of the falls
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation with meals included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
You can choose from the following accommodation options:
- Para Safari Lodge (luxury)
- Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range)
- Red Chilly Rest Camp (budget)
- For Murchison Lodge (midrange and budget)
Program
This safari includes a game drive and boat cruise on the Victoria Nile as well as the boat cruise safari of the delta Nile. The trip to Murchison Falls also involves trekking rhinos - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located along the Kampala-Gulu highway, a route to the park.
Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park and track rhinos enroute
Set off from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. You will drive via Luwero, Nakasongola, and Masindi District. On your way to the park, you will break off the highway to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos. You will spend two to three hours trekking and admiring rhinos.
After this exercise, you will have lunch and then continue your journey and arrive at the park in the evening. The trip will provide you with extensive eye-catching panoramas before reaching the park.
You'll also drive to the top of the falls, where the Nile perfects its splendor. There, you will see the calm Nile dipping itself through a narrow gap to fall a gap of about 150 feet down, mixing up with the loud white water - an incredible view!
Next, cross over the Nile River, find a spot by the ferry for dinner, and then stay overnight at your chosen accommodation.
- Accommodation options: Para Safari Lodge (luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range), Red Chilly Rest Camp (budget)
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 2: Game drive safari and launch cruise
A game drive and boat cruise are the major Uganda safari activities in Murchison Falls National Park. After breakfast, start an early game drive before dawn to catch up with the early risers.
In this exciting game drive, you will be able to see the animals like jackals, hyenas, giraffes, lions, antelopes, elephants, and the Uganda cobs, among others. You will rest from the game drive for anything to eat and later on, have lunch.
The afternoon time will be for an open launch cruise. The boat trip will take you to the top of the falls where animals such as buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and plenty of water birds like fish eagles, rare shoebills, and many more will not escape your sight. Next, retire for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Tour the magnificent top of the forest and later return to Kampala
After an early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge, drive to the captivating top of the falls, and leave for Kampala. The top of the falls is a wonderfully eye-catching scene, as its where waters of the River Nile, Africa’s longest river, forces itself through a narrow rock path (seven meters wide), before strikingly dipping down 43 meters.
It is an incredible photo opportunity. After an hour or less at the top of the falls, you'll proceed with the day’s drive to Kampala, where you'll arrive in the evening. Large enroute upon reaching Kampala, the drive will transfer you to your hotel or drop you at Entebbe. This marks the end of the three exciting days' safari to Murchison Falls National Park.
Included excursions
- Rhino trekking enroute to the park at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Brief visit to the top of the falls
- Boat cruise safaris on the Victoria Nile and Delta Nile
Location
This safari will take place in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. There is also a game drive and boat cruise on the Victoria Nile as well as the boat cruise safari of the delta Nile. The trip to Murchison Falls also involves trekking rhinos – Ziwa rhino sanctuary is located along Kampala-Gulu highway, a route to the park. This provides some of the best and finest tour experiences that the country offers among its major holiday packages..
Food
Included are lunch meals enroute plus water on the safari.
The following meals are included:
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Paleo diet
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Gorilla tracking in Uganda - 1,000 USD
What's included
- Rhino trekking enroute to the park at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game viewing / game drive safari
- Brief visit to the top of the falls.
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Lunch meals enroute plus water on the safari
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tips and gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
276 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Fort Murchison is situated in the former Aswa Lolim Game Reserve, just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park.
The lodge is merely five kilometers away from Tangi Gate, just off the main Karuma-Pakwach road. Watch out for the signpost a few kilometers before the Pakwach Bridge.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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