Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s oldest and largest national park. It takes its name from the most powerful waterfall in the world. Located about 305km north of Kampala in the Masindi district, it is a home to 76 different mammal species and 451 birds. It is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45m over the valley wall, creating the dramatic falls and an 80km stretch of rapids.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison falls
After an early breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00am. After a briefing on your upcoming safari, you will start the six-hour journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will go through Luwero and stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to look for both black and white rhinos. After tracking some rhinos, we will stop in Masindi for lunch. We’ll then make our way into park and drive to the top of the falls. Along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs and baboons (among others). Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience. You will watch the magnificent falls (the strongest in the world) squeezing through the rocks of an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Later you will drive to the lodge, where you will relax before dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodatio; Gipir and labongo resort
Day 2; Game drive and boat cruise
Today you will wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30am. Your driver and the ranger guide will then pick you up from the lodge to start your game drive at 7:00am. During the drive you will be in position to see a variety of animals, including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks, and birds (among others). After the game drive you will drive back to the lodge to relax, freshen up, eat lunch before your 2:00pm boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, and elephants along the banks of the river. You will also see different birds, including bee eaters, colored kingfishers, and the shoe-billed stork (among others). The boat ride will take you to the base of Murchison Falls. When you reach this point, you will be able to clearly see this majestic natural wonder. From here you may opt to go for a hike to the top of the walls, after which you will meet your driver-guide and be transferred back to the lodge.
Day 3; Enroute to kampala/ Entebbe airport
After breakfast you will go on one more game drive before you return to Kampala. You will have a great time looking for various animals, including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and a number of bird species. After you leave the park, you will stop in Masindi for lunch. Your journey to Kampala will end in the evening.
Prices Include
All Meals and accommodation as specified.
Ground transportation in a comfortable safari car.
Applicable park entrance fees. USD 40/Entry.
ONE assigned English-speaking driver/guide.
Bottled water while on safari.
Boat trip as on the itinerary. USD 30/Trip
Prices Exclude
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Phone calls and bar bills.
Personal/travel insurance.
Driver guide’s gratuity.
All air fare (unless requested).
All other Services of a personal nature.
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