Murchison falls park safari

5 days—Exploring Murchison falls national park

$960-5330 USD

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Safari summary

Murchison falls national park is Uganda’s largest national park located in Western Uganda in Masindi area. The park is a home for animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, chimpanzees, not forgetting aquatic animals such as hippos and crocodiles. The park also has several bird species such as the shoe-bill, eagles and others. Murchison Falls Park has other attractions such as Budongo forest, Ziwa rhino sanctuary and the World strongest water falls. Experiences participated in at Murchison falls national park include; Boat riding, Day and Night game drives, Nature walks, Chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura gorge, Hiking to the top of the falls and then Balloon safari.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Night game drives

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival and pick up from airport

On your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will have a meet and greet experience with our professional guide who will welcome you into the country and transfer you to Boma hotel Entebbe for your afternoon relaxation. The guide will brief you about how your tour is going to run and then help you check in the hotel for your dinner and overnight stay. Boma hotel is Entebbe’s original and most exclusive hotel, located in leafy suburbs making your stay very calming.

Boma hotel Entebbe

Rhino tracking

Murchison Falls

After having your breakfast, you will start on your journey to Murchison falls national park. You will have a stopover at Ziwa rhino sanctuary for an opportunity to see the Rhinos. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda with the Rhinos and currently it has 22 rhinos. Visitors here may also spot animal species such as Uganda kobs and the rare Shoe-bill. You will have lunch at one of the hotels around and then proceed to Murchison falls national park.

Pakuba safari lodge

Game drive and boat trip

Murchison Falls

After having breakfast, you will go for a game drive . This game drive takes place in the park in the Delta area and the Northern section of the park also known as the heart of Murchison. The Delta area gives visitors a chance to see lions while the peninsular area gives them a chance to see elephants, antelopes, buffaloes and giraffes. After this game drive, you will return to your lodge for lunch. You will later be picked for a boat to view animals such as hippos and crocodiles.

Pakuba lodge

Boat riding experience

Murchison Falls

You will begin your day with an early breakfast and get ready to be picked for yet another boat ride to the Nile delta. The Nile delta cruise is a must do for the birders and wildlife enthusiasts. This trip to Lake Albert delta gives visitors an opportunity to see a variety of birds and wildlife such as lions, and leopards. The 4-5hr boat trip starts at the rivers south bank and continues downstream to the wetland which is a home to the Shoe-bills and papyrus species.

Pakuba lodge

Transfer back to Kampala

After having your breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Kampala. On arrival in Kampala, you will have your lunch at Serena hotel and then go to visit Kasubi royal tombs. This site is the most active religious and cultural place in the Buganda kingdom from where rituals are performed. Kasubi royal toms are ranked a world heritage site by UNESCO because of its unique significance. After Kasubi tombs visit, you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your flight.

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