This tour takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, renowned for its dramatic waterfalls where the mighty Nile River is forced through a narrow gorge, creating the world’s most powerful waterfall. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos, offering a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty.
Day 1:Arrival, Airport pick up and transfer to the lodge.
Upon arrival in Uganda at Entebbe international airport. Upon finalization with your emigration’s formalities, you will be welcomed by our safari guide bearing a signage with your name. You will then be transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe town, arrival and check in to your rooms for an overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
Budget: Papyrus Guest House.
Midrange: Karibu Guest House.
Luxury: Hotel No.5
Meal plan: dinner
Day 2:Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhinos sanctuary
Very early that morning, you will depart for Murchison Falls National Park. You will definitely have brief stops on the way for photography or to buy fresh fruits from any of the many roadside markets. You will take a detour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; the only home of Rhinos in Uganda. You will have the opportunity of tracking the Rhinos on foot and at a close distance. The sanctuary aims at breeding enough rhinos to reintroduce the animals to the wilderness having got extinct. After lunch at the sanctuary, you will thereafter proceed to Murchison falls national park. You will drive to the top of falls for a spectacular walk before proceeding to your accommodation for the night.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge.
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge.
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:Game drive and water fall boat ride.
After breakfast, you will head into the park with its beautiful landscape for a morning game drive that will give you an opportunity to encounter a wide range of animal species like Giraffe, warthogs, buffalo, elephants, lions and numerous antelopes. After lunch you will take a boat cruise upstream to the bottom of the falls. During the cruise, you will be able to meet the Nile crocodiles at the shores of the Nile River, big pools of hippos, elephants and many other animals that come to the river to drink. You will later return to the Lodge for dinner
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge.
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge.
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4. Morning delta boat and an afternoon game drive.
You will head for a morning delta boat ride, in search for the rare shoebill stock and other birds like cranes, Papyrus Genolek, Kingfisher etc. while on the cruise you will encounter lots of Nile crocodiles as you approach the delta where the longest river joins Lake Albert. Have lunch after the cruise, later in the evening you will have an evening game drive in order to exhaust the chances of seeing most of the animals in the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge.
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge.
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Early in the morning you will check out of the lodge and start your journey back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you shall check in the airport for your departure flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch
Note:
Accommodations mentioned above will base on availability at the time of booking.
INCLUSIONS
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned
- Services of a professional experienced English speaking driver – guide
- Mineral water in the vehicle on safari with a snack hamper
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Comprehensive tour documents
- Park entry fees for non – residents
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- Entry Visa fees
- Optional extras while on safari
- Tips and gratitude
- Other soft drinks or premium soft drinks and extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra accommodation before and after the safari.