3 Days 2 Nights Murchison Falls National Park Safari

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This is a short 3-day Uganda wildlife adventure to Murchison Falls National Park located 320 km North-West of Kampala in Uganda. The drive takes a 5-hour drive from Kampala.

On day one, we drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda’s oldest national parks. Murchison is rated as a top safari destination in the country. The national park covers about 3 840 km² (1 480 mi²) of wild habitat in the Albertine Rift Valley, a western part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley.

The Victoria Nile river runs through the national park, plummeting through a narrow gorge to form the spectacular Murchison Falls, after which the park is named. Also known as Kabaraga Falls, Murchison Falls drops about 45m into the river after a series of rapids. Below the cascading falls the great Nile fans out into a broad and placid river flowing into Lake Albert.

Arriving at the hotel/ lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, we settle in and meet to hear more about our upcoming trip from the guide.

On day two of our Uganda Safari, we cross the River Nile on a ferry, making our way onto the northern banks of the Murchison Falls National Park. Your guide takes you in search of Africa’s wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hyena, and numerous crocodiles and hippos.

The national park is also home to various antelopes, such as hartebeest, waterbuck, Oribi, bushbuck, and reedbuck. If we are lucky we may even spot the elusive leopard in the park.

After lunch, we embark on a boat cruise on the calm waters of the Victoria Nile. Along the way, we keep an eye out for wallowing hippos and crocodiles from our boat. We may also sight other wild animals as we go, including elephants, waterbuck, and Uganda Kob found along this 17 km stretch of river.

This riverine area also hosts numerous bird species, from the Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, and pelican bee-eater, to the kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and rare shoebill stork.

Our boat cruise takes us to the base of the Murchison Falls, stopping tens of meters away from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. We leave the boat at the base of the falls and hike to the top of the falls, which takes about an hour.

We get to see the falls from a new perspective as we hike, admiring the world’s longest river as it courses through the narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment. Your driver and guide take you back to the lodge from the top of the falls.

On day three, we travel to Masindi town via the Ziwa Rhino Project, stopping to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to the only endangered white rhino population in Uganda. At the sanctuary, we go rhino trekking to see the only rhinos in the country – a highlight on our Ugandan Safari.

Later we travel back to Kampala or Entebbe in time to catch onward flights, bringing our 3 Days 2 Nights Murchison Falls National Park Safari to a close.

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game Drive, Boat Ride in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Murchison Falls, en-route visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Drive to Kampala or Entebbe

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Depart Kampala early morning after breakfast and drive northwards for Masindi before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Top of Murchison Falls.

Take a guided walk around the powerful Murchison Falls, with an optional mini-hike to view the sister falls – Uhuru Falls. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and check-in at your lodge overnight.

Travel Time: About 6 Hours.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Sambiya River Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Global Village Guest House

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Murchison Falls National Park (on a Game Drive & Boat Cruise)

0700 Hours: After an early breakfast depart for a game drive through the scenic Northern Route to the shores of Albert Nile.

Explore the Parks’ amazingly high concentration of game in search of Lions, Giraffes, buffalos, Kobs, Waterbucks, Elephants, and a variety of bird species.

1230 Hours: Return to the lodge for lunch.

After we take the boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Look out for Hippos, Nile crocodiles, Waterbuck, and a host of water birds.

A boat cruise upstream to the bottom of the falls is amongst the unforgettable experience the park has to offer to allow viewing Giraffe, Elephants, roups of Hippos, Crocodiles, Buffaloes, Lions, and an abundance of birdlife including the famous Shoebill Stork.

1830 Hours: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Sambiya River Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Global Village Guest House

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Kampala

0830 Hours: Depart for Nakitoma, south of Masindi.

1200 Hours: Track & learn about Rhino’s in the 3,500 acres of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, with a specialized Rhino Ranger

1900 Hours: Arrive back in Kampala.

Travel Time: About 6 Hours.

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

3 Days 2 Nights Murchison Falls National Park Safari Prices Include:

Ferry Crossing + Park Ranger Fees + Relevant Government Taxes + Drive trip to the top of the Falls + Game drives as per the Itinerary + Meet & greet at Hotel/ Home in Kampala + A visit to trek Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary + Safari Vehicle with a Pop-up roof/ Open Roof) for the entire Safari + 2 Nights Accommodation on Full Board as indicated in the itinerary + Park entry fees for 2 Nights 3 Days to Murchison Falls National Park + Service of an English Speaking Experience & Professional Driver Guide & Boat Trip to the bottom of the Falls (A two-hour Launch Cruise along the Nile)

Notes

* Optional Tour and Chimpanzee Permit
* The itinerary and departure dates of this tour can be customized
* This tour offers a choice of accommodations ranging from budget to mid-range and high end
* On day 3 you have an option of visiting the Budongo Forest to trek chimpanzees before returning to Kampala. After breakfast, cross the river back via Budongo forest having lunch in Masindi. However, for those who are interested in chimps trekking, there is an opportunity to trek in Kaniyo Pabidi – Budongo Forest in the morning before driving back to Kampala. Return to Kampala at leisure. Children under the age of 16 may not go gorilla trekking

3 Days 2 Nights Murchison Falls National Park Safari Prices Exclude;

* Personal Travel Insurance
* Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary, and optional activities

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