This 3 Day Tour Murchison Falls National Park is a kind of safari that brings you there in the northwest for amazing animal sightings. This park, which covers up to 3840 square kilometres, is the biggest in Uganda.
It takes pride in the large concentration of animals and the forceful Murchison Falls cascade. Wildlife species including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and giraffes live in its breathtaking savanna grassland, together with many Nile crocodiles, hippos, and water birds like the shoebill stork, herons, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and many more.
3 Day Tour Murchison Falls highlight
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Return to Kampala
Day 1: Visit Murchison Falls National Park
Your day begins with a nice cup of tea or coffee, followed by a 4 to 5 hour journey northwest from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via the Luweero-Masindi road. Make a stop at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary on route; it is located approximately 7 kilometres off the main road.
You may view rhinos that live in this breathtaking wilderness region by participating in rhino tracking at this sanctuary. Drive to Masindi later for lunch before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park.
Dine and stay the night at Paraa Safari Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge/Chobe Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Fort Murchison (Midrange), or Red Chili Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).
Day 2: A boat tour and game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
After a delicious breakfast, go to Murchison Falls National Park’s northern wildlife trail for an exhilarating and rewarding game drive.
This adventure lasts for two to three hours and offers breathtaking views of a variety of savanna inhabitants, including giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, birds, and more. After returning, have lunch at your individual safari lodge.
Following that, you’ll take a boat tour or launch journey to the falls’ base. Expect to witness hippos, the basking Nile crocodiles, and a variety of aquatic birds while you’re here, such as kingfishers, bee-eaters, eagles, herons, and more.
You may trek up to the top of the falls from the bottom, where you will be greeted by the roar of Murchison Falls as it squeezes into a confined gorge of approximately 7 metres before tumbling down roughly 43 metres.
Dine and stay the night at Paraa Safari Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge/Chobe Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Fort Murchison (Midrange), or Red Chili Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).
Day 3: Travel back to Kampala
Have breakfast and depart from your hotel later. After a morning wildlife drive, you’ll travel back to Kampala. Lunch will be at Masindi, and then it’s on to Kampala.
End of safari
Safari inclusions
- Rhino tracking
- Park entry fees
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Bottled water
- Transport in a 4-wheel drive safari car
- Hike to the top of the falls
- Accommodation and meals
Safari exclusions
- Visa fees
- International flight fares
- Personal expenses like crafts, cigarettes, laundry services, souvenirs, tips for staff, additional activities and accommodation outside your travel plan, personal insurance and others.
