This 3 days Murchison Falls safari tour itinerary includes game drives in Uganda and a boat safari on the Nile, activites that will expose you to lots of animals such as lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, monkeys, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, buffaloes, lots of birds and wonderful scenery. The biggest highlight however will be the memorable Launch Cruise to the bottom of the Falls as well as top of the Falls Walk for the spactacular world's strongest waterfalls, where the sight and sound of the Nile crashing through a wide chasm provide memorable and intrinsic realities that only thoe that experience them can access. The Victoria Nile, which bisects the park into two offers dales of hippos and busk ranges of crocoodiles along the sandbanks, as well as large numbers of different species getting down to drink and bathe, something which makes the third day Murchison Safari memorable and great ideal of choice for any tourist.
Day 1 : Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, he will also brief you about your 3 Days Safari to Murchison Falls and you will start your approximately 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National Park.. You will have a stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, you will enter through Kichumbanyobo gate and proceedd to the top of the Falls which is an amazing…
Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli(Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge/Muchison Treehouse(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury).
Day 2 : Morning game drive and a boat cruise on the Nile.
After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see very may animals such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and birds amomng others. The game drive could take 3 hours depending on the day's luck and then you will drive back to the lodge, relax/feshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various acquatic animals such as Nile crocodiles, hippos, and land animals such as buffaloes, elephants that come to quench thirst and take a bath along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing on the trees such as the bee eaters, the kingfishers, shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls where you will be able to see the waterfalls with a thunderous sound penetrating through the narrow gorge. After lunch cruise thats 5pm, you'll be taken for an evening game drive to catch up with the Big Cats while hunting. Other games include, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Herds of Antelopes, Hippos etc. And later drive back to the lodge. Have dinner and an overnight.
Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli(Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge/Muchison Treehouse(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury).
Day 3 : Departure/Return to Kamapala
Enjoy your breakfast, thereafter proceed to exit the Park. You will be transferred back to Kampala. On the way back, you will have a stopover in Luweero for lunch and after taken back to your hotel in Kampala or taken to the airport. This will end the tour.
This 5 days Safari trip of wildlife and Gorilla trekking gives you a chance to explore Uganda's gifts of nature through visiting one of the most magnificent parks with its unique attractions. Queen Elizabeth, well known for its tree climbing lions and Bwindi impenetrable for the endangered Mountain Gorillas are perfect holiday packages for wilderness escape.
Day 1 : Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by our representative/guide from your residence/hotel and he/she will brief you about the entire safari trip. Thereafter continue with your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A stopover shall be made at the Equator line for some refreshments and photography. Lunch shall be in Mbarara at Igongo cultural Center and hotel, after proceed to Queen Elizabeth through the beautiful hills designed with tea plantations by the road side. On arrival,…
Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury), Park View Game Lodge(mid-range), Samba Safari Lodge(budget)
Day 2 : Game drive and launch cruise
Enjoy an early beakfast, thereafter go for an early morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains famous for the mating grounds of antelopes where lions and other predators roam around the antelopes. Here expect to see different wildlife heading to their feeding grounds like the African elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Kobs, water-bucks, and many more. After, we shall go back to the lodge for lunch as we prepare for an afternoon boat cruise. Here you will have a closer view of acquatic like like the hippos, crocodiles and array of birds along the water banks, some wallowing and also cooling down the hot temperatures.
Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury), Park View Game Lodge(mid-range), Samba Safari Lodge(budget)
Day 3 : Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forests
After an early breakfast, we shall checkout of the lodge and embark on our journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forests via Ishasha where on a lucky day, you will be able to spot many climbing lions lounging on the trees and enjoying the sun. Lunch shall be on our way, thereafter continue to Bwindi and we may reach the lodge late in the afternoon, check-in, refresh, dinner, and overnight.
Buhoma Lodge(Luxury), The Haven Lodge(Mid-range), KFC Must(Budget)
Day 4 : Gorilla trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forests
Enjoy an early breakfast, thereafter proceed to the park headquarters for briefing by the Park Rangers about the behavioural and ecological aspects of the Gorillas. With your packed lunch, water and other necessities, you will then start on the trekking journey to the gorillas. While trekking for the Gorillas, the rangers will continue explaining to you about other unique aspects about them. This activity may take about 2-6 hours depending on the location and movement of the gorilla families. After allocating where they will be, one hour will be granted to interact with them and take photos. From the forest, you may decide to visit the Batwa communities or relax at the lodge.
Buhoma Lodge(Luxury), The Haven Lodge(Mid-range), KFC Must(Budget)
Day 5 : Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
After an early breakfast, we shall checkout of the lodge and embark on our journey back to Kampala. We shall have lunch at Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara town and also a chance to visit the museum for some time. Later, proceed to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour and this will depend on the departure flight scheduled. And this marks the end of the Safari.
