This 3 Days Murchison falls national park safari takes you to Uganda’s largest national park divided by the longest river in Africa – River Nile. Murchison falls national park is home to hippos and Nile crocodiles and host about 75 mammals and 451 species of birds. It offers classic African wildlife viewing safari all year round but the dry season from December to February and June to September is the best time to visit the park. The park is divided into 2 sectors; the southern sector which include Budongo forest and the northern sector which is the park’s tourism hub. The south is separated from the north by River Nile and the ferry is used to cross vehicles and luggage to and from both sectors. The most unique attraction in park is the great Murchison falls (the world’s most powerful waterfalls). The Nile River divides the park into north and south sections, the Murchison falls is characterized by eternal war between rocks and water. The waters violently compress through a narrow 7 meters’ gorge, spraying misty droplets along their wake over a 50 meters’ radius to a spot that is called the “Devil’s cauldron” This creates a permanent rainbow over the battlefield and causes a continuous roar. Re-route of this trips is a visit to Ziwa rhino sanctuary which is a natural habitat for 23 rhinos as well as over 200 species of birds, antelope, warthogs, pangolin and wild cats. It offers the opportunity to tourists for rhino tracking experience on foot with rangers. Ziwa is located in Nakasongora district just a few kilometres off the main route via Masindi thus makes a great stopover en route to the park. It was established in 2005 by the rhino fund Uganda but now fully managed by the Uganda wildlife authority.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Transfer for Murchison Falls National Park (5-6 hours) Rhino tracking and evening game drive
Day 2: Morning game drive and boat cruise along the Nile
Day 3: Top of the falls and Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed safari
Day 1: Transfer for Murchison Falls National Park (5-6 hours) rhino tracking and evening game drive
On the 1st day of your 3 Days Murchison falls national park safari , depending on your location in Kampala, you will meet with Elephant Whispers Safaris representative and your driver guides for a briefing then depart for Murchison falls national park. It’s a 5-6 hours’ drive with en-route stop at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience and lunch, enter the park via Kichwabanyobo gate and connect to the northern bank for an evening game drive. Thereafter connect to your lodge for check-in for dinner and overnight at Red Chilly Rest Camp for budget/Pukuba Safari Lodge for mid-range/Nile Safari lodge for luxury
Day 2: Morning game drive and boat cruise along the Nile
After an early breakfast at the lodge, meet your safari driver guide and connect for a morning game drive. The activity takes about 3-5 hours depending on animals available, and you will find animals including elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Hartebeest, Uganda Kobs, Oribis and waterbucks.
After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch. Later afternoon at 2 pm, go for a launch cruise on the along the Nile which will give you an exciting panoramic view at the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls. Along the cruise, you will encounter crocodiles, hippos, and birds on the river banks like kingfisher, cormorants and bee-eater. You will spend take viewing the falls at the bottom while taking pictures then later return to meet your drive and connect back to your lodge and a relaxed evening. After viewing the bottom of the falls, sail back to meet your driver who will transfer you back to your lodge with en-route game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above
Day 3: Top of the falls and Transfer back to Kampala
On the 3rd day of your 3 Days Murchison falls national park safari , after breakfast, transfer to the top of the falls for about 2 hours then embark on your journey back to Kampala. You will be dropped off a place you will advise. This is a 4-5 hours’ drive to Kampala. End of the tour
Package quote includes:
- Pick up and drop off Kampala
- Park entrance fees/Game drives
- Boat cruise fees
- 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
- Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals based on Bed and Breakfast
- Bottled drinking water while on safari.
Package quote excludes:
- Air fares and Uganda Visa application fees
- Optional activity of your choice
- Meals – Lunch and dinner during your stay
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
