4 Days 3 Nights Murchison Falls National Park Safari

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This is a 4 day Uganda safari that visits Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda’s oldest national parks. Murchison is rated as a top safari destination in the country. 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. Murchison Falls National Park offers something for everyone, most of all you experience the African Wild, the African Bush, Forest, Wildlife, Birds, Primates, and the River Nile.

The Park is home to more Rothschild Giraffes than anywhere else in Africa. You will find Buffaloes, Elephants, and other wildlife such as Baboons, Monkeys, Leopards, and Lions. Antelopes such as Hartebeest, Bushbucks, Uganda kob, Waterbucks, and Warthogs. Along the River Nile, you will see enormous Nile Crocodiles and a vast number of Hippos.

Murchison Falls Park is known as one of the best birding locations in all of Africa with 451 recorded species such as Storks, Herons, Flycatchers, Sandpipers, Bustards, Hornbills, Barbets, Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Weavers, finch’s to name a few.

On day one we drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, 5 hours from Kampala via Masindi. Once inside the park, we enjoy a game drive en route to the top of the falls. We have great chances of seeing Elephants, Giraffes, Hippo, Leopards, Warthogs, Lions, Giraffes Aardvarks, Chimpanzees, Pangolin, Civets, Buffalo, Hyena, Crocodiles, Oribi, Patas Monkey, Uganda Kob, a wide variety of birdlife.

Once at the top of the falls we enjoy the sight of the Nile River, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 7 meters canyon dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar creating “the Murchison Falls”. Superlatives like “awesome” “stupendous” “fantastic” and “wow” have been used to describe these amazing falls.

On day two, we enjoy a 4-hour game drive around the Buligi game tracks, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles, and down to the Nile-Lake Albert Delta. Most of the park’s wildlife and birdlife can be viewed from here. These include Jackals, Hyenas, Antelope, Elephants, Uganda Knob, Baboons, Velvet Monkeys, Jackson’s Hartebeest, herds of Buffalo, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Waterbucks, etc.

In the afternoon we embark on a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. Along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous buffaloes, schools of hippos, large Nile crocodiles, and elephants. There are plenty of water birds like fish eagles and various storks as well as breathtaking scenery.

On day three we enjoy a sunrise game drive to the delta searching for lions, leopards, and rare shoebill stocks, while still on the game drive there’s also an abundance of wildlife like Giraffes, Jackson Hartebeests, Kobs, Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard), Giraffes, Antelopes and plenty of Hippos and Nile Crocodiles.

On the final day of this 4 Days 3 night Murchison Falls National Park Safari, we return to Kampala where our African adventure of a lifetime comes to a close in the early evening.

Wildlife Game Drives: Enjoy the sunrise or late afternoon game drives to see Rothschild Giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes, Antelopes, Lions, Leopards, Warthogs, Savannah birds, and more. Game Drives are about three hours in length – not too long if you are on a family safari with small children

Nocturnal Game Drives: One can see the predators of the night out on the prowl such as Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, and Serval Cats. The Nocturnal Game Drive is about two hours in length with Spotlights – this way there is not much you can miss.

Nile River Boat Safari: A boat ride up to the falls to see Hippos, Nile Crocodiles sunning themselves along the banks, Elephant herds coming to drink, Buffaloes, various species of Antelopes, and many water birds, etc.

Murchison Falls – Top of the Falls Hike: Murchison Falls is the world’s most powerful waterfall. One can take the boat safari up to the falls and disembark at the bottom of the falls. Take the 45-minute guided hike up to the falls – feel the ground shake and vibrate under your feet – a most amazing experience.

Hot Air Balloon Wildlife Safaris: Rise at dawn over the savanna – watch the sunrise and then glide over the park above the tree-tops where you can see the most wildlife below. The park is filled with vast herds of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Watch the predators below as they come home from a night’s hunt.

Birding at Murchison Falls National Park: Birding can be done from a safari vehicle or on a nature walk along the Nile or through one of its forests. Birders will delight in the wide variety of birds found here – savanna birds – water – birds and various species of forest birds – all in one park – Murchison falls park.

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to  Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Delta Boat Trip
Day 4: Murchison falls – Drive to Kampala

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

0630 Hours: Breakfast at your hotel then depart at 0730 hours by road for Murchison Falls National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the beautiful countryside past the famous Luwero Triangle and Masindi Town to Murchison Falls National Park.

1300 Hours: En route, we stop for lunch in Masindi Town. The drive takes about 5 hours from Kampala via Masindi offering you great sceneries that are picturesque to reach the park in the afternoon. Once inside the park, we enjoy a game drive en route to the top of the falls.

We have great chances of seeing elephants, giraffes, hippos, leopards, warthogs, lions, giraffes aardvarks, chimpanzees, pangolins, civets, buffalo, hyenas, crocodiles, oribi, patas monkeys, Uganda Kob, and a wide variety of birdlife.

Once at the top of the falls we enjoy the sight of the Nile River, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 7 meters canyon dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar creating “the Murchison Falls”. Superlatives like “awesome” “stupendous” “fantastic” and “wow” have been used to describe these amazing falls.

1630 Hours: Arrive at your accommodations overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Budget Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Shoebill Campsite, Sambiya River Lodge Bandas
Luxury Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Sambiya River lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, Fort Murchison

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Travel Time: about 5 Hours

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park (Nature Walk at Chobe Paraa Sector)

0630 Hours: Arise at dawn with coffee/ tea and snacks then depart at 0645 Hours for the ferry crossing to the North Bank, taking along a packed breakfast from the lodge/ camp.

Enjoy a 4-hour game drive around the Buligi game tracks, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles, and down to the Nile-Lake Albert Delta. Most of the park’s wildlife and birdlife can be viewed from here. These include jackals, hyenas, giraffes, lions, antelope, elephants, Uganda knob, baboons, velvet monkeys, Jackson’s hartebeest, herds of buffalo, bushbucks, warthogs, waterbucks, etc.

1100 Hours:  Take the ferry back to the South Bank and enjoy lunch and a well-deserved break at your lodge/ camp

1400 Hours:  Depart for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. Along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous buffaloes, schools of hippos, large Nile crocodiles, and elephants. There are plenty of water birds like fish eagles and various storks as well as breathtaking scenery. Cold drinks are for sale on board.

1730 Hours:  Your driver/ guide will meet you off the boat and take you back to the lodge/ camp overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Budget Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Shoebill Campsite, Sambiya River Lodge Bandas
Luxury Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Sambiya River lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, Fort Murchison

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Discover Murchison Falls National Park

This morning starts with a sunrise game drive to the delta searching for lions, leopards, and rare shoebill stocks, while still on the game drive there’s also an abundance of wildlife like elephants, Giraffes, buffalos, Jackson hartebeests, and kobs among others.

Return to the Lodge for Lunch, and relax for the afternoon.

Accommodation Options:

Budget Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Shoebill Campsite, Sambiya River Lodge Bandas
Luxury Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Sambiya River lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, Fort Murchison

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park – Drive to Kampala

0830 Hours:  Depart for the ferry to enjoy a final game drive along the Wangkwar or Delta sector, for approximately 3 hours before leaving the park.  A final chance to spot some more wildlife!

1100 Hours:   Leave the park and head back to Kampala, taking in the beauty of the soon-to-be-dammed Karuma Falls en route.  Stop for a bite to eat at Kabalega Diner before continuing with the homeward journey.

1830 Hours:  Arrive back in Kampala.

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Travel Time: about 5 Hours