Murchison Falls Fly-in Safari

4 days—Murchison Falls fly-safari

$2200-2400 USD

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Safari summary

This 4 Days Murchison Falls fly-safari gives you plenty of time to explore one of Uganda’s most thrilling parks. You’ll arrive early and leave late, maximizing your experience. The safari includes a boat cruise on the Nile River to the bottom of the famous falls and game drives through the savannah. You’ll have the chance to spot the “Big 4” animals: lions, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes. Murchison Falls, in northern Uganda, is the country’s largest protected area, covering 3,840 square kilometers. The park is crossed by the powerful Nile River and is a must-visit destination on any Uganda safari. The park features diverse landscapes, including swamps, and is home to various animals like hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and the rare shoebill stork. You can also see smaller primates and other savannah, marine, and forest species. To fully enjoy Murchison Falls, plan on spending 2 to 4 days in the park.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Murchison Falls

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Night game drives
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls

After being picked up from your hotel or the airport, you’ll be driven to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Murchison Falls National Park. The flight takes between one to one and a half hours, landing at Pakuba Airstrip. Upon landing, a guide will drive you to your lodge for the night. After lunch and a short rest, you’ll head out for an evening game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 2 Morning Game Drive and Boat

After an early breakfast, you’ll go on another game drive to look for any animals you may have missed on the first day. Afterward, you’ll return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the pier for a two-hour boat cruise on the Nile River. After the cruise, you’ll return to your lodge for the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 3 Delta Cruise

You’ll catch the morning boat at the jetty for a delta cruise on the Nile. On this cruise, you’ll likely see large herds of buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeests, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife that come to the Nile to drink. Birdwatchers will also enjoy spotting the many species of birds that live along the river. In the afternoon, you’ll have another game drive before returning to the lodge for some relaxation and your final night in the park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 4 Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you’ll either head straight to Pakuba Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe or enjoy one last game drive before departure. This marks the end of your safari.

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