Murchison Falls National Park
- Duration 5 days
- Type Adventure
- Group Size 5 Peoples
From
$750.00
/PersonOverview
The Murchison Falls Tour is a captivating 5-day safari adventure through Uganda’s largest and most diverse national park. Experience thrilling game drives across the savannah, where you’ll encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and other iconic wildlife. Cruise along the Nile River to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge in a powerful display. A hike to the top of the falls provides panoramic views of this natural wonder. The tour also includes a chimpanzee tracking experience in Budongo Forest and a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, making it an unforgettable journey of wildlife and adventure.
Highlights
- Hike to the top of Murchison Falls for spectacular views
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
- Visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
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- Morning: Depart from Kampala and drive north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy the beautiful countryside views along the way.
- Mid-Morning Stop: Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience, where you'll walk with rhinos in the wild.
- Afternoon: Continue the drive and arrive at the park. Check-in at your lodge.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner and relax at your lodge.
- Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge.
- Morning: After an early breakfast, embark on a game drive in the northern sector of the park. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, antelopes, and more.
- Midday: Return to the lodge for lunch.
- Afternoon: Take an exciting boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the iconic Murchison Falls. Along the way, see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, including the famous shoebill stork.
- Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge.
- Morning: After breakfast, head out for a hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where you can witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge and plunging over 40 meters. The views are breathtaking.
- Midday: Return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time.
- Afternoon: Embark on a boat cruise to the Nile Delta, where the river meets Lake Albert. The delta is known for its stunning landscapes and is a haven for birdlife.
- Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge.
- Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Budongo Forest for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Walk through the forest with an experienced guide as you spot chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as well as other primates and forest wildlife.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Optional activities include nature walks or relaxing by the pool.
- Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge.
- Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Kampala with scenic stops along the way.
- Optional Stop: Visit the Kabalega Diner for lunch or stop at local craft markets for souvenirs.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Kampala and transfer to your hotel or Entebbe Airport for your onward journey.
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