This 3 days Murchison Falls Safari allows you to explore Murchison Falls National Park is one of the oldest and largest safari park. The park features the magical Murchison waterfall which is the key attraction here. The safari offers you a chance to enjoy in the thrilling game drive safari as you explore the park. Expect to encounter the diversity of amazing wildlife while on a game drive namely; African buffaloes, warthogs, lions, Rothschild giraffes, different types of antelopes, hyenas, leopards among others. Expect to delight in a breath taking boat cruise on the Nile River that takes you to access the bottom of the magical Murchison Falls, groove on the many beautiful birdlife, view amazing wildlife species in large numbers at the shores like the elephants, hippos, crocodiles and many others.
The 3 days tour offers you an opportunity to enjoy a hike to the top of the falls where you enjoy viewing the eye catching Murchison waterfalls made as a result of the Nile forcing its waters through a small gorge with rocks. This is experience the most adventurous and interesting endeavor on your safari in this park. After the unforgettable memories, transfer back to your booked lodge, check in, and enjoy a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.
Safari highlights
- Day1: Transfer to Murchison falls National Park from Kampala
- Day 2: Game drive and Nile boat cruise
- Day 3: Departure from Murchison Falls National Park to Kampala.
Detailed Itinenary
Day1: Transfer to Murchison falls National Park from Kampala
After having your delicious breakfast meet and greet your driver guide and start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Drive through the busy city, continue to Kampala – Gulu highway and the journey takes you through Nakasongola, the popular Luweero triangle, Masindi town and finally to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, take tour to the top of the mighty Murchison falls where you get an opportunity to see the amazing Victoria Nile that forces its way through a narrow gorge with rocks that gives this fall a very impressive outlook. Head to your booked lodge after that awesome adventure for a stay.
Accommodation options: Fort Murchison lodge- mid range, Paraa safari lodge- luxury or Heritage safari lodge- luxury.
Day 2: Game drive and Nile boat cruise
Wake up early in the morning, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and head out for a dawn game drive taking you through the Nyamsika plateau as you navigate the park, delight in viewing colorful birds and fascinating wildlife like; bush backs, warthogs, elephants, heart-beasts, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, giraffes and many more. After this memorable experience, move to the lodge for late breakfast, lunch and in the afternoon enjoy an incredible boat cruise on the Victoria Nile taking you to the bottom of the falls.
While on the shores watch other beautiful animals like elephants, hippos, crocodiles and many more quenching off their thirst on the shores. Get a chance to sight gorgeous bird species including the Egrets, the rare shoebill stork, pelican bee eater among others? Enjoy recording videos and taking pictures while on the great Murchison falls and later on return to the lodge for an overnight and dinner.
Day 3: Departure from Murchison Falls National Park to Kampala.
Wake up early, get ready with your packed breakfast and set off for a morning game drive so that you get chance to see some of the nocturnal animals that you might have missed out on your day game drive like hyenas, leopards and many more others before they go back to where they hide during day, you will enjoy the exploring Albert and queen game tracks as you drive out of the park. Expect to catch glimpse of more stunning wildlife namely; the jackals, leopards, Uganda kobs, giraffes among others. On your way to Kampala, you can enjoy an optional stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to take a look at the remaining in the country and then proceed to Kampala. On reaching, your driver guide drops you at Entebbe airport to catch up with your booked flight or at your hotel of residence.
End of the tour
Tour inclusive
- Visiting the top of Murchison falls
- Driver’s allowances
- Transport in a 4×4 private safari car
- Enroute lunches
- Accommodation and meals
- All activities included in the itinerary
- Park entry fees
Optional Rhino tracking at an extra $50