3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Safari
This 3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Safari: will take you to Murchison Falls National Park also referred to as Kaberaga Falls. Generally, it is Uganda’s largest protected area and one of the most exciting to spot wild animals. On the other hand, the Murchison falls is the most electrifying sight of its type in East Africa. With the fast-flowing but wide Nile being transformed into an explosive froth of thunderous white water as it funnels through a narrow cleft in the Rift valley Escarpment. The park generally supports at least over 144 mammals, over 556 bird species, over 52 reptiles as well as 51 amphibian species.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary-Top of the Falls
After breakfast, you will be picked up by one of our representatives from Great Nest Image Safaris and thereafter transfer to Uganda’s largest national park with lots of natural wonders. You will start up your journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the Rhino tracking which is a large preserve where Rhinos are bred. Your next stop will be in Masindi town for lunch and thereafter proceed to Murchison Falls National Park.
Upon arrival in the park, you will go to the top of the falls that makes this park so famous. Interestingly, this is where the water of the Nile makes its way through a narrow gorge making a thunderous sound pouring downstream in a pool of 7 metres down. This place is also good for memorable pictures and taking in of the sounds and sights, including the rainbow that does not disappear, created by the mist of the falls. Basically, the top of the fall is spectacular, being so close to the falls and seeing the splendor from the top is such a wonderful experience. Later you will check in your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks
- Full board
Day 2: Morning game drive-Boat cruise
After an early morning breakfast, you will set off for an early morning game drive across the savannah, along Lake Albert Delta. However, what you will see, sense and feel around cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. Afterwards, you will head to the dock and have your packed lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. The boat will take around 3 hours and while on water therefore, don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks to enjoy. While here, you will be able to view different animals like the crocodiles, hippos, etc as well as different water bird species. The boat ride will take you to the base of the Murchison Falls and when here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls.
Accommodation
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks
- Full board
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
After your breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and start on your journey back. It will be a great time as you come across various animal species in the grasslands feeding such as buffalos, elephants, giraffes, lions, water bucks etc. You will stop over in Masindi for lunch and then back on the road for a late evening arrival in Kampala/Entebbe.
END OF SAFARI TOUR
Best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park
Watching wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park is generally good and at its best during the Dry season, from December to February. However, January and February can be very hot and scenery is more beautiful although during the Wet season from June to November and Park can also be visited.
- Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Visit the top of the falls
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
Optional activities
Bird watching
One of the top forest birding sites in Uganda, Kaniyo Pabidi protests a similar range of species to Budongo Forest. However, the best place to look for birds is around the lodge, especially the gallery forest along the main road which offers good views. Birds include; Narina trogon, dwarf and pygmy kingfishers, hornbills, common shrike-flycatcher, sun birds, chestnut wattle-eye etc. A local specialty is Puvel’s illadopsis which is quite common in Kaniyo Pabidi, but known from no other locality in East Africa. Otherwise, birding half day costs UD$20 per person while full day costs UD$35 Per person.
Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest -Kaniyo Pabidi Forests
Kaniyo Pabidi supports two chimpanzee communities, each estimated to number around 90 individuals. In addition, the one closest to Budongo Eco Lodge has been habituated for tourist visits since the late 1990s. This tracking consists of six guided groups, each comprising up to three people at 08:00 then at 14:00. However, a full day habituation experience allowing up to two people starts a minimum of 6 hours starting at 07:00. Chimpanzee tracking for half day costs US$85 per person while habituation costs UD$155 per person.
Sport fishing
There is good fishing along the Murchison Nile, with large Nile perch and tiger fish offering the main challenge. Here local fishermen claim to have netted specimens weighing up to 160kg. As a matter of fact, sport fishing permit can be bought from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or through our company and costs US$50 per person for one day.
Number of Days
3 Days/2 Nights
Included
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation including fuel
- All activities (included in the itinerary)
- All accommodation (included in the itinerary)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals
- Roundtrip transfer
- Bottled drinking water
- Park Entry fees
Excluded
- International flights
- Personal items
- Extra Meals
- Extra Accommodation
- Tips
- Insurance
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