Tour overview

Overview

Murchison Falls located in the northern part of Uganda is the largest conservation area at 3840. The park is traversed by the mighty River Nile and is one of the exciting National Parks to visit during your Uganda safari. Murchison Falls National Park has several vegetation types ranging from swamps, tropical rainforests of Budongo, Savannah woodland and grassland that are home to a variety of wildlife that include chimpanzees in Budongo forest, lions, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, the rare shoebill stock, small primates and other savannah, marine and forest species. Visitors to Murchison Falls National Park should not miss out on spectacular game drives and boat cruises to the base of the falls and delta. One may need 2 to 4 days to explore Murchison Falls National Park.

What to Expect

Day 01: Start your 3 Day Murchison Falls National Park safari in review
You will be met by your guide of the day at your hotel for a short briefing about your 3 Day Murchison Falls safari overview and then drive 4-5 hours to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey will take you to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track both white and black Rhinos at the sanctuary. Rhinos were poached to extinction during the 1970’s but the government and other non-government organization are trying to restore them back. From Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, you will drive to Masindi for lunch before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park with a visit to the top of the falls. This will be evening so you will transfer to your overnight accommodation.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Drive time: 4-5 hours
Lodging: Red Chilli (Budget)

Day 02: Morning game drive and boat cruise on your 3 Day Murchison Falls N P safari

Overview
After breakfast, you will cross the ferry to the northern part of part of Murchison Falls National Park for your early morning game drive. This northern part of Murchison Falls National Park known as Paraa is rich in wild game that include lions, buffaloes, elephants, several antelopes, leopards and so much more. The delta region is also very rich with water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and the rare shoebill stock. At Murchison Falls National Park, it is nature that gives so the fact that wild animals graze and move naturally, seeing any animal will depend on your luck of the day. Afterword’s, you will drive back to your lodge for lunch and then head for the afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls. This boat cruise to the base of the falls is seen as the highlight of all activities at Murchison Falls National Park since many water and land animals can be sighted. Expect to see lots of Buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, many water birds as you cruise up stream to the base of the falls where water squeezes itself into a narrow gorge to later explode as it flows down words. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Red Chilli (Budget)

Day 03: End of your 3 Day Murchison Falls National Park safari

overview
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe international Airport for your departure flight out.
Drive time: 5-6 hour’s drive
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Important Information
Departure Point
Pick up will be at the location given to us by the client from either Entebbe or Kampala areas. Areas outside these locations are subject to additional costs that will be predetermined based on millage.
Departure Time
7am, 8am, 9am Monday to Sunday
Duration
3 days

Package includes the following:

  • Transportation in a 4×4 van or Landcruiser.
  • Park entrance fees
  • Driver
  • Accommodation
  • Bottled drinking water
  • 2 Game drives
  • Meals at your accommodation

Excluded:

  • Tips and Gratuity
  • Flight fares
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and Health Insurance
  • Meals outside Itenerary
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks outside itenerary