3 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda – Wildlife Viewing Uganda
The 3 days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda is one of the best short safaris in Uganda crafted for you to explore Murchison Falls National Park. Your package includes 2 nights and meals in one of the best Uganda safari lodges/hotels.
This Uganda tour to Murchison Falls National Park covers a number of exciting activities including a game drive on Northern bank, launch/boat cruise and en-route visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Your Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park begins and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
The 3840sq.kms safari park features as Uganda’s biggest park and it lies in Northwestern Uganda. The park hosts a number of wildlife and on your 3 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari, expect to sight the big game including African lions, cape buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and others. There are also over 451 bird species, most of which will be spotted on a game drive or boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
The activities to expect on 3 days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda
- Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
- Boat cruise towards the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Visit to the top of the falls
- Photography and touring
Brief itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Have an early morning breakfast at a hotel/place of residence in Kampala and later, your Uganda safari will be readily waiting to pick you up. You will have insight into what your 3 days Murchison Falls safari covers and after, set out through Kampala-Luwero-Masindi route about 5-6 hours’ drive to Murchison Falls National Park in Northwestern Uganda.
Your trip includes a stop visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking for you to view rhinos, plus other mammal species and birds. Lunch stop will be at a hotel in Masindi Town and then you drive through Kichumbanyombo gate in the south.
As you head to the Northern section of Murchison Falls National Park, expect to enjoy remarkable sight of playful olive baboons and other monkeys at Budongo Forest as you head to Northern section of the park. Your next point of interest will be at the top of Murchison Falls to witness it as it squeezes itself into a narrow gorge of 8 meters before plunging 43 meters. Dinner and overnight stay in your Uganda tour lodge.
Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Lodge
Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
After your early morning breakfast, your Uganda safari guide will take you on an exciting game drive specifically via the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. The 3 days Murchison Falls safari on a game drive tour today will cover 3-4 hours and your 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser or Safari Van with pop-up roof. Expect to view several of Rothschild giraffes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, lions, African bush elephants, leopards, hartebeests, birds and many others. Return for lunch break and relaxation.
In the afternoon, your 3 days Murchison Falls safari will include a boat/launch trip towards the bottom of Murchison Falls. This is a great experience of its own, offering you opportunity to enjoy sight of hippos, the Nile crocodiles, water birds and breathtaking view of Murchison Falls, one of the world’s powerful waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay at your Uganda safari lodge.
Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Lodge
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, have an early morning game drive to enjoy sight of more wildlife species including those you missed the previous day. Later, drive back to Kampala/Entebbe and this marks the end of your 3 days Murchison Falls safari.
End of your 3 days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda
Your 3 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife trip includes
- Park entrance fees
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Visit to the top of the falls
- Rhino tracking
- Travel in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- 2 nights and meals
- English-speaking driver guide
- Ferry crossing
Your trip excludes
- Visas
- Tips
- Flight fees
- Optional activities
- Cigarettes
- Telephone calls
- Beverages
- Laundry