3 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari
This is a 3 Days adventure holiday to Uganda's largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park, one of the finest parks in Uganda for wildlife safaris. Located in the northwest, this approximately 90km wide park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah that include elephants, buffaloes, giraffees, lions, a variety of antelopes etc. In the southeast, Rabongo Forest is home to chimps and other rainforest creatures. The Nile itself hosts one of Africa's densest hippo and crocodile populations, and a dazzling variety of waterbirds including the world's most accessible wild population of the rare shoebill stork.
Tour Highlights
This Trip Starts and ends in Kampala.
Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls
A 7 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park,
A stop for lunch en route in Masindi,
An en route game viewing of buffalos, hippos, elephants and Giraffes among others.
A stop at the falls where Africa’s longest river is forced through a narrow gap in the rock (only 7 meters wide).
Have Dinner and an overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/ Sambiya River Lodge/Nile Safari camp/ Red Chili Camp Bandas.
Day 2: A full day Wildlife viewing at Murchison falls
Early morning game drive, Breakfast and Lunch at your lodge,
Afternoon Boat cruise to Bottom of the falls for lots of hippos, crocodiles, elephant, Giraffes, leopards, hyenas, Oribis, Elephants, lions, Bushbucks and varieties of birds.
Dinner and overnight Paraa/Sambiya/Nile Safari Camp/Red Chilli Bandas.
Day 3: Bundongo Forest Chimpanzee primate watch- Kampala
A morning drive to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee tracking and nature appreciation (optional).
Return to Kampala with lunch en route.
Detailed Itinerary for the Safari
Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park:
After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your journey to North West Uganda via the famous Luwero triangle and Masindi Town. You will have your lunch at Masindi Hotel and thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. The en route game and panoramic views make your trip fascinating and you are likely to see hippos, elephant, buffaloes, Giraffes among others before you reach your hotel. A nature walk to the top of the falls enables you to get a first-hand experience of seeing a calm and peaceful River Nile turning into an aggressive and terribly dangerous fall at a point where this Africa’s longest river is forced deep down about 45m through a narrow gap in the rock (only 7 meters wide).
Later in the evening, go for dinner and superb overnight treats at Paraa Safari Lodge or Sambiya River lodge or Red Chili Camp.
Day 2: Game Drive and Launch trip:
You will start your day by enjoying an early morning cup of coffee or African tea and then go for a morning game drive on the Northern bank of the Mighty River Nile. This life experience tour offers you fantastic views of Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Hartebeests, Bushbucks, lions and a variety of bird species.
You will return to your Hotel for lunch and in the afternoon, proceed for a boat trip on the serene Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. This launch offers views of lots of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, Giraffes, leopards, hyenas, Oribis, lions, Bushbucks and varieties of birds. Generally the trip blesses you with abundant bird life, beautiful sceneries and photographic opportunities.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Primate Watch and Return to Kampala:
A morning drive to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee tracking and nature appreciation (optional).
You will explore Rabongo forest on a guided forest trek to see different primates such as Baboons, Red-tailed monkeys, Black & White Colobus monkeys, Chimpanzees as well as birds, medicinal plants and trees. You can also track man’s closest relatives - the Chimpanzee in Kaniyo Pabidi, an unadulterated natural forest within Budongo Forest Reserve as you get exposure and pleasure in other attractive features of the forest including mature Mahogany and ironwood trees. You will automatically be entertained by the sights and sounds of varieties of forest birds, such as the White-thigh Hornbill, Chocolate backed Kingfisher, and Puvel’s Illadopsis found nowhere else in East Africa!
You will depart to Kampala having lunch en route and arriving in the evening.
END OF 3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS UGANDA SAFARI.
Quotation Inclusions & Exclusions
Our prices are quoted for one person in US dollars. Feel free to inquire and get a quote for the trip.
The availabilities of rooms, flights and so on are subject to change until the actual booking is being made. So your early confirmation is highly appreciated. Please contact us for details to make your bookings in advance.
Price Inclusions:
All transportation in a 4X4 WD Safari Vehicle.
Meals (breakfast in hotel, lunch and Dinners) as included and specified in the itinerary table .
All hotel nights at the specified hotels and lodges. If some of above hotel are not available, they will be substituted by a similar one. You can also tell us about your prefered accommodation.
Services of professional driver and English-speaking guide to escort you through out your trip.
Domestic airfare (for flying safaris).
All Activity Fees, Park Entrance Fees and Vehicle Entry Fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Price Exclusions:
Fees of Optional Dinning and Shows on Tour is not included in our quotation.
Expenses of other purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, etc
Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee, Travel insurance.
Applicable taxes or government fees.
Any items not specified in the plan.
