3 Days Murchison Falls Experience Safari

This 3 Days Murchison Falls Experience Safari will take you to one of the best places to visit during a Uganda safari. Murchison falls is the most electrifying sight of its type in East Africa. Here, the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and plunges with a thunderous roar into the “Devils cauldron”. In fact, this safari will give you enough time to see all that the great park has to offer. These include; game drives exposing you to lots of animals, nature walks, birding, etc.

The Park also offers a boat cruise on the Nile where you will be able to come across aquatic animals. These include; hippos and busk ranges of crocodiles. However, before you proceed to the park, you will stopover at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary. As a matter of fact, this is the only place in Uganda that harbors the endangered white rhinos. While here, you will do your on-foot rhino tracking thereby tracking these animals in their natural habitat.

Activities

• Top of the falls
• Game drives
• Boat cruise
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park-Rhino Tracking-Top of the falls

After your morning breakfast, you will be picked by one of our drives. Thereafter, start on your journey to the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park. As noted before, this is Uganda’s largest national park with lots of natural wonders. You will have your first stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and here you will be able to do your on-foot rhino tracking. However, the time taken depends on their location. After the tracking, you will embark on your journey. Have another stop over in Masindi town for lunch and afterwards continue with your journey.

Day 2: Morning game drive-Afternoon Boat cruise

Having your breakfast, you will head for a morning game drive with your packed lunch. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species. These include; buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, Jackson’s hartebeest, Uganda kobs, spotted hyenas, etc. Also watch out for different bird species like the saddle billed stork, Abyssinian ground horn bills, etc. Afterwards, you will be driven direct to the dock in preparation for an afternoon boat cruise.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe

You will have your breakfast and then check out of the lodge. Afterwards, start on your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe. It will be a great time as you view various animal species as you drive through the park. However, most of them will be seen in the grasslands feeding. En-route lunch in Masindi town and later back on the road for a late evening arrival.

End of safari

Cost for the whole journey

$3,564 FOR 3 PAX (accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge-located inside the park)
$2,502 FOR 3 PAX (accommodation at Global Resort Hotel-located outside the park)

Upon arrival in the park, you will start with your first activity which is a walk to the top of the falls. Here, the Nile waters make its way through a narrow gorge making a thunderous sound pouring downstream into the Victoria Nile. In addition, this place is good for memorable pictures and taking in the sounds and sights. Therefore, be ready to take as many photos here and videos for memories to take back home. Later, check in your booked accommodation.

Later you will set off for your boat adventure. While on the cruise, you will be able to view different water animals like the crocodiles and hippos. You will also be able to spot other animals at the banks of the river as they quench their thirst; like elephants, water bucks, etc. Also expect to see different bird species like the red-throated bee-eaters, kingfishers, martial eagles, etc. Additionally, enjoy the views of Nyamsika cliffs with their interesting historical background as explained by the on-sight guide.  Furthermore, you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls while at its base. Don’t forget to photos and videos for memories. Later, head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Includes
  1. Transport + fuel + driver for the whole journey.
  2. Good English-speaking guide.
  3. Park Entry fees.
  4. Accommodation for 2 nights.
  5. Meals at the lodge.
  6. Activities included in the itinerary.
  7. Bottled drinking water.
  8. Taxes.
Excludes
  1. Tips
  2. Extra Accommodation
  3. Extra activities
  4. Extra meals
  5. Beverages
  6. Laundry
  7. Visa
  8. Personal Insurance
  9. Flights
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