3 Days Murchison Falls safari

3 Days Murchison Falls safari - Uganda budget Safari to Murchison Falls3 Days Murchison Falls safari – Uganda budget Safari to Murchison Falls

This 3 days Murchison Falls safari is an exceptional Uganda wildlife safari experience that involves exploring Murchison Falls National Park, the largest of all the ten national parks in Uganda. This wildlife safari package introduces you into the vast savanna grassland of Murchison Falls National Park while on a game drive which lets you explore and experience its diverse wildlife species including lions, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, birds, Rothschild giraffes. It also takes you on a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls and on the way, you will come across water birds such as kingfishers, shoebills, goliath heron; Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as several antelopes, elephants.

Murchison Falls National Park is positioned in Northwestern Uganda about 5-6 hours’ drive away from Kampala. It derives its name from the powerful Murchison falls and features as Uganda’s largest national park with an area coverage of about 3840sq.kms. This wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park will begin and end in Kampala.

Activities to do on your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari

Brief itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala

Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

1 day Ziwa Rhino tracking tripBegin your day with a delicious cup of tea or coffee and at 7:00 am, meet your driver for a quick briefing on what you should expect on your 3-day wildlife safari in Murchison Falls National Park. Later, drive towards Northwestern Uganda via Kampala-Luweero-Masindi route which is about 5-6 hours’ drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is 7kms drive from the main road and while here, you will track rhinos which are due to be re-introduced into the national parks.
After your fun-filled experience with rhinos, drive to Masindi to have lunch and then connect to Murchison Falls National Park via Kichumbanyobo park gate. Check-in at your preferred safari lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Travel time: 5-6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison
  • Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chili Camp.

Day 2: Morning game drive and launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls

5 Days Murchison Falls & Kibale TourAfter your early morning breakfast, you will be picked by your driver guide at 6:30 am ready to begin your morning game drive along the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. This area comprises largely of a vast savanna plain and on a game drive, expect to see the Rothschild giraffes, African lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, and antelopes such as Uganda Kobs, hartebeests, oribis; warthogs, birds and many more. After the 3-4 hours’ wildlife experience, return to the lodge to have lunch and get some rest.

At 2:00 pm, you will have an afternoon launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls. On a boat cruise, expect to see a variety of water birds including among others goliath herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, bee-eaters, skimmers; hippos, Nile crocodiles as well as elephants, buffaloes along the banks. Enjoy the breathtaking sceneries, unique riverine vegetation cover and beautiful Murchison falls. At Baker’s rock, get out of the boat and start the hike to the top of Murchison falls to witness the scenic waterfall as it roars while squeezing itself in a narrow gorge of about 7 meters before plunging about 43 meters down. After photography, meet your driver guide who will transfer you back to the lodge or return on a boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison
  • Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chili Camp.

Day 3: Drive back to Kampala

Wildlife SafarisSum up your stay at the Murchison Falls National Park with an early morning breakfast and then set off for a game drive to look out for more wildlife species including those you might have missed to see the previous day. Later, drive back to check out and make a return journey but in Masindi Town, you will be served with lunch. Proceed to Kampala and this marks the end of your 3 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari in Uganda.
End of your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari

Your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari includes

  • Park entry fees
  • Game drives
  • Launch trip
  • Hike to the top of Murchison falls
  • Rhino tracking
  • Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • 3 nights and meals
  • Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled water
  • All activities in the travel plan apart from the optional ones
  • Relevant government taxes

Your 3 days Murchison Falls Safari excludes

  • Uganda visa fees
  • Hotel fees in Kampala
  • Cigarettes
  • Laundry services
  • International flight fares
  • Alcoholic drinks

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