3 DAYS CLASSIC SAFARI TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
This Safari takes you to Uganda’s largest Savannah Park. Murchison Falls National Park is located North West of Uganda. Its classified with Savannah grasslands and Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into two (Northern & Southern Banks). It is a home to over 450 bird species like the Shoebill stock, Goliath heron, Great Blue Turaco, Dwarf King Fisher among others, 76 mammal species, a big number of the Nile Crocodiles and above all the magnificent and thunderous Murchison Falls squeezing their way through a gorge that is 8M wide.
PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR 3 DAYS CLASSIC SAFARIS TO MURCHISON FALLS NP.
DAY 1 Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
DAY 2 Morning game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile
DAY 3 Transfer to Kampala and Top of the Falls
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS & ZZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY.
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you from your hotel at 7am. He will brief you about the 3 days Safari. You will take the route to Northern Uganda with a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek both White & Black Rhinos.
After the trek, you will continue with journey to Masindi and have lunch from there. After lunch, proceed to the park for an evening game drive and you travel to the lodge for check in and refreshment.
Have dinner and an overnight.
DESTINATION: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
ACCOMMODATION:
LUXURY: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Chobe Safari Lodge
MID-RANGE: Fort Murchison Lodge/ Pakuba Safari Lodge
BUDGET: Hornbill Safari Lodge/ Parkside Safari Lodge.
MEAL PLAN: Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 2: MORNING GAME DRIVE & BOAT CRUISE ON THE NILE
After an early breakfast/ packed breakfast, drive for the morning game drive by 7am. During the drive, we shall be in search for the big cats like the lions and leopards. We shall have sight of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, hartebeest, waterbucks, bushbucks and various bird species. Head to the hippo pool for the washrooms and have breakfast in case its packed.
By 11am, drive back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat, you will be able to see various Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants and bird species. On this launch, you will be able to come to the bottom of the falls and thus giving you a clear view of the mighty water falls. After the boat cruise, we shall drive back to the lodge for an evening, dinner and overnight stay.
DESTINATION: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Chobe Safari Lodge
MID-RANGE: Fort Murchison Lodge/ Pakuba Safari Lodge
BUDGET: Hornbill Safari Lodge/ Parkside Safari Lodge
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 3: TOP OF THE FALLS & DEPARTURE TO KAMPALA
After breakfast, through the park for the morning game drive as you head to top of the falls. Have photography and there after continue with the journey to Kampala with a stopover at Kabalega Dinners for lunch.
DESTINATION: KAMPALA
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast & Lunch
COST OF THE PACKAGE
EAC : $200 Minimun 7
Foreigners Budget BUDGET $800 MID-RANGE $1100 LUXURY $2300 Minimum 5pax Per Person
THOUGHT OF AN EXTRA DAY IN MURCHISON FALLS NP!
With this, you can visit the Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, this Southern region of the park is home to the biggest mahogany forest in East Africa and habitat to the largest number of Chimpanzees in Uganda. During your walk, in the forest you may also come across other primates like the Blue Monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys and Olive Baboons. This activity is optional at an additional cost of $110 per person. (The cost for an extra night are not included in this price).
EVER WANTED TO GO ON A HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI.
Discover Murchison Falls NP from above! Go for this optional activity to experience the most amazing views of the Nile river, L.Albert, the great Murchison Falls and of course to get a unique aerial view of wildlife below. The launch starts in the early morning while it is still dark, so that you can see the sun rise over the park. Upon landing you will watch the park wake up while you enjoy a champagne bush breakfast (included).
This activity is optional at an additional cost of $380 per person.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
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VISAS
HEALTH
FLIGHTS
VEHICLES
Extended 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser for Luxury and Mid-range
This Extended Toyota Cruiser can accommodate up to 7 passengers maximum, the customized safari vehicle features a pop-up roof that offers tourists a chance to pop their heads out and get clear views of the wildlife and nature during game drives but that is not all, it also comes with a cooler box for drinks plus well-spaced seats and back-up tyres.
4*4 Mini Land Cruiser for Standard Budget
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most used safari vehicle in Africa, its strong and its rugged and spacious. Of course, it looks good too. It is the supreme vehicle for a large group traveling like an institute traveling to watch wildlife. These cars are designed to accommodate a small number of people traveling together in a group of 5.
