3 Days Murchison Falls National Park.
The 3 day Murchison Falls National Park Safari gives you a great time in the wild with great sights of the magnificent Murchison falls that falls from a 45m wall through an 8m wide gorge hence giving it a very scenic look and a thunderous roar of the waters before it continues with its course on the Victoria Nile, amazing vegetation types especially Savannah and amazing wildlife species such as lions, warthogs, elephants, antelopes, Nile crocodiles and birds like Goliath heron, kingfishers, rare shoebill, the storks among others. The park was established in 1926 as a game reserve hence is Uganda’s oldest and largest, situated in Northwestern Uganda, on an area of 3,80sqkm and home to over 460 bird and 76 mammal species.
Itinerary
Day 1: To Murchison Falls-do rhino tracking at Ziwa.
Have a tasty breakfast and by 7:00am have a pick up by your driver guide from you residence in Kampala, he will brief you about these 3 days safari and start off your 6 hours drive to Murchison falls. On your way, branch off on a 7km road to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, in this sanctuary you will have a great time tracking rhinos(among the big five), they had gone extinct in Uganda by 1982 but revived again by 2005 after the establishment sanctuary. Have lunch in Masindi and continue to the park to check in at your lodge of choice, have diner and overnight.
Accommodation options; Paraa safari lodge/Nile safari lodge(Up market), Pakuba safari lodge/Fort Murchison(Moderate), Red chilli camp/Heritage safari lodge(Basic)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Journey time; 6 hours
Day 2: Game drive, Launch cruise and Hike to the falls.
On the boat you will be able to see different bird species, animals like the Nile crocodiles, hippos, monitor lizards, elephants that quench their thirst from the waters. The boat will lead you to the base of these falls, where you will get out and start off on a 45minute hike (basing on the speed of the person) to the top of the Murchison waterfalls, you will see amazing sceneries; right from the falls, vegetation among others. You will meet your driver guide at the top who will later transfer you back to the lodge; if your lodge is at the Northern bank you will have to cross by the ferry. Have dinner and Overnight.
Meal Plan;
Full Board
Day 3: Return to Entebbe.
Get up early enough, have breakfast and have another game drive to see more wildlife, at around 11:30am check out of the lodge and embark on the journey back after an amazing safari with lunch in Masindi. Arrive at your hotel in Kampala in the late afternoon
Meal plan; Breakfast & Lunch
Journey time; 6 hours
End of Safari
* Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.* You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUSIONS
| 1) | Transport in a 4WD Vehicle with an English speaking guide/driver |
| 2) | All fuel for the tour |
| 3) | Accommodation as listed in the itinerary |
| 4) | Meals according to the itinerary |
| 5) | All activities described in the itinerary |
| 6) | Mineral water and Entrance fees |
| 7) | Rhino tracking permit |
| 8) | Boat cruise |
| 9) | Hike |
EXCLUSIONS
| 1) | International airfares |
| 2) | Personal (medical/travel) insurance; |
| 3) | Government tax or park fees increase; |
| 4) | Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc. |
| 5) | All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.) and other optional activities |
PLEASE NOTE
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you).
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Sites and Attractions
| 1) | Murchison Falls National Park |
| 2) | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
| 3) | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 4) | Rwenzori Mountains National Park |
| 5) | Kibale National Park |
Cultural Attractions
| 1) | Religion |
| 2) | Museum |
| 3) | Palaces & Traditions |
| 4) | Cultural Center(s) |
| 5) | People, Places & Culture |
Payment Methods
Gorilla Families
| 1) | Nkuringo Group |
| 2) | Buhoma Gorilla Group |
| 3) | Rushaga Gorilla Group |
| 4) | Ruhija Gorilla Group |
Travel Tips
| 1) | Health |
| 2) | Travel Documents |
| 3) | Money Handling |
| 4) | Language |
| 5) | Dressing Code |
| 6) | Gorilla Permits |
| 7) | Mountain Climibing |
| 8) | Living like a Local |
| 9) | Equipment |
| 10) | Communication |
| 11) | Roads |
| 12) | Entertainment |