Murchison Falls Ational Park Safari, Uganda

  • 3 Days
  • ABS3D2NU-MF
  • $

Tour Description

Overview

Murchison Falls National Park is the oldest andlargest park in Uganda. The main feature is the Murchison falls that is found between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on the White NileRiver. The Nile River is forced through a narrow gap that is 7 meters wide and plunges down 43 meters. The park’s amazing vegetation supports the numerous wildlife and bird species. Over 450 birds have been recorded, of interest is the rare Shoebill, White -thighed hornbill, Great blue turaco among others.

Includes

  • Park entry fees
  • Boat cruise
  • Transport in 4X4 vehicle
  • Rhino tracking permit
  • Complementary drinking water
  • All meals as mentioned 
  • Accommodation while on safari

Excludes

  • International flights and transfer
  • Visas
  • Accommodation while in Kampala
  • Items of personal nature
  • Laundry
  • Drinks
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

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Tour Itinerary

1

Day 1: Kampala - Murchison Falls National Park

Pick up from your hotel and depart Kampala at 7.00am to Murchison falls a 6 hour drive. Brief stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuaryfor rhino tracking. Have lunch in Musindi and drive to the park and to the top of falls spotting various animals along the way. Amazing experiences as you watchand take photos of the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in the gorge. Drive on to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

2

Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise along the Nile

Early breakfast and depart for game drive in search of resident wildlife and bird species of the park , that include lions, giraffes, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. Return to lodge to relax and take lunch before the afternoon boat cruise. You will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as the various beautiful bird species that include bee eaters, shoebill and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base of the Murchison falls where you will have clear views of the falls. Get out of the boat and hike to the top (about 45 minutes) where you will meet up with your driver guide who will transfer you back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge.

Meal plan: Full board

3

Day 3: Murchison National Park – Kampala

Early breakfast and have the last game drive to spot more wildlife. Return to lodge and checkout and embark on the journey back to Kampala after an amazing safari. Stopover for lunch at Masindi. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala late in the afternoon.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

Season Rates

From USD 670