3 Days Murchison fall Safari
The 3 days Murchison falls trip takes you to western Uganda to enjoy a fabulous wildlife experience. Murchison falls national park is the biggest and oldest park in the Pearl of Africa and it is popular home to the fantastic Murchison falls which is a key attraction in the park. The trip offers you an opportunity to delight in a rewarding game drive in the Savannah plains as you experience the park. While enjoying the game drive, expect to see animals like; giraffes, African buffaloes, elephants, various types of antelopes, hyenas and so much more. It is crucial to know that Murchison falls national park is divided into two sectors by the Albert Nile therefore forming the southern and northern parts. The boat ride on the Nile leads you to the bottom of the artistic Murchison falls where you see many colorful bird life, enjoy viewing charming numbers of wildlife at the shores like; hippos, crocodiles, elephants to mention but a few.
Enjoy hiking to the top of the falls where you have glance of the marvelous waterfalls formed as a result of the Nile waters forcing itself through a small gorge that has rocks. This is the most beautiful, enjoyable and adventurous exploration one can ever get on a trip to this park. Transfer back to your booked lodge for a check in, dinner and an overnight stay.
Tour highlight
- Nile boat cruise
- Visit the top of the falls
- Game viewing
Detailed itinerary
Day1: Transfer to Murchison falls national park from Kampala
Enjoy your morning breakfast, meet and greet our company driver who briefs you about your trip to Murchison falls national park. The journey takes you through the city, proceed in the north western region of Uganda on Kampala- Gulu highway, proceed through Nakasongola, then drive through the popular Luweero triangle and enjoy an amazing stopover in Masindi town for lunch and later go on to the park passing through the southern gate. The drive in the park takes you through Budongo forest and along the way, delight in viewing fascinating primates like monkeys and baboons. Upon arrival, check in at your booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Pakuba safari lodge-mid range, Red chili camp-budget, Paraa safari lodge-luxury.
Day2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
This day wake up early in the morning for a cup of coffee, prepare yourself with a packed breakfast and move out for a morning game drive that gives you a great chance to encounter magnificent wildlife that is not easy to see during day like hyenas, leopards and so much more. Proceed with the drive via other trucks, here you get a chance to view other astonishing wildlife like elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and so much more. After the wonderful experience, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
After having lunch, transfer to Paraa for an afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile that takes you to experience the bottom of the falls, as you cruise on the Nile, delight in viewing several wildlife such as hippos, giraffes, crocodiles among others. On reaching the bottom of the Nile, get off the boat and enjoy an impressive hike to the top of the falls while here, catch a glimpse of the Nile river that squeezes its way through a narrow gorge with rocks leading to formation of the majestic Murchison falls in the park. After an adventurous experience, your driver picks you up for a road transfer back to the lodge.
Day3: Departure back to Kampala
Delight in the leisure breakfast at the lodge, later on check out and start your journey to Kampala, you will have lunch enroute and upon reaching Kampala, your driver guide drops you at the airport.