Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: $1,800 USD per person
Uganda’s largest and oldest of all National Parks, with a chance of spotting
the big five and its renowned by the famous Murchison falls, where the rushing waters of the Nile being
forced through a narrow gorge of 7-8 meters producing a sound that you never
forget.
Murchison Falls is home to over 451 bird species such as the Great bleu turraco, Goliath heron, the Shoebill and the dwarf kingfisher among others. This park has the highest number
of animals that provide the very best of the experience in Africa.
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Activities Involved
• Visit to the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
• Game drive
• Boat cruise along the River Nile
• Visit to the top of the falls
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Tour highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Departure/ Return to Kampala
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Early breakfast, then start the 6 to 8 hours journey including some interesting
stops. Looking at the Big Five, we shall be introduced to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a natural habitat for
Rhinos in Uganda. The 2 -3 hour tracking of these special endangered Rhinos not
found elsewhere in Uganda Parks is so rewarding and captivating. Time allowing
continue to Masindi for lunch or even enjoy it at the Rhino Fund Restaurant.
Proceed to Murchison falls
National Park, and head straight to the Top of the Falls.
View the spectacular falls where the Nile perfects its beautiful falls creating
a thunderous roar, breathtaking views and good spots for memorable photos. Thereafter proceed to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Accommodation options
Pakuba Safari lodge/ Murchison River Lodge meal plan; Lunch and Dinner
Day 2
Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning Teas and coffees preferred, embark on the early morning game
drive in hope of seeing some of the big five including lions, buffaloes and elephants. Giraffes may be
sighted, small antelopes like Oribi, impalas and primates like the baboons and monkeys.
Return for late breakfast if not taken before, and then relax till lunch
enjoying the lodge views
/ scenery and comparing notes. In the afternoon after lunch we have a boat
cruise to the
bottom of the falls, here we may be lucky to find some of the animals that come
to drink water and cool off, Hippo schools, Crocodiles, Birds and lizards plus other marine may be
sighted. There is an option of boarding off at the bottom of the falls and Hiking to the top of the falls (Extra fee activity), this can be challenging but very much rewarding walk as it brings you face to face with the world’s most powerful water fall, your driver will be waiting
for you at the top of the falls to transport you back to the lodge in case you
opt for this walk. Notice to be given earlier.
Accommodation options
Pakuba Safari lodge/ Murchison River Lodge meal plan; Full Board- Breakfast,
Lunch and
Dinner
Day 3
Departure/ Return to Kampala
Early breakfast, check out where you will go for a leisure morning and brief
game drive before embarking on your return journey to Kampala and transferred to Entebbe International airport for your onward flight.
Meal plan; Breakfast and Lunch
END OF SAFARI
More Information
This Package comes with:
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1. All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
2. All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles.
3. Services of a full time English speaking driver/safari guide.
4. Water while on safari.
5. Game Safari and Boat Launches in the park
6. Tracking Rhinos
7. Necessary Park fees involved.
8. And all government taxes/levies.
Excluded Are:
1.Bar Bills
2.Phone calls
3.Personal insurance
4.Laundry
5.Air fare
6.All other Services of a personal nature
7.Driver guide’s gratuity
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Extra/ Optional activities
• Bird watching
• Sport fishing
• Trekking Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest Kaniyo Pabidi Forests
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Total cost of this trip is;
Luxury: $1,800 USD per person
Single Room Supplement: $110USD
Budget: $880 USD per person
Single Room Supplement: $80 USD