5 Days Murchison Falls Safari
This 5 day Murchison Falls safari will take you to meet the famous Africa big five for some fun-filled game drives in the largest National Park in Uganda. Enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and take a hike to the top of the cascade waters.
Highlights
- Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- Launch trip on the victoria Nile
- White rhino tracking
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be received by our representative then transfer to Laico Lake Victoria Hotel or Carpe Diem guest house.
Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast drive north of Uganda towards Murchison Falls National Park, you will make a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will track the White Rhino and then you go to Kabalega Diners restaurant for Lunch. In the afternoon, you will proceed to Murchison passing through Masindi town you will cross the ferry at paraa and then you check in your hotel. Paraa Safari Lodge OR Pakuba Safari Lodge. Full Board.
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Viewing
Wake up early and have a quick cup of coffee/tea at 6.00 am you go for a game drive on the Buligi circuit to view a variety of wildlife and then have breakfast. In the morning you relax by the swimming pool and possibly have a dip or you may make use of the sauna and health club then have lunch. At 2.00 pm you go for a launch trip on the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls, here you will view a variety of birds and wildlife and then return to the Lodge. Paraa Safari Lodge OR Pakuba Safari Lodge. Full board
Day 4: Top of the Falls -Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast you cross the ferry and you drive to the Top of the Falls and you have a short walk to the top of the falls and you see how the Nile waters force themselves into a gorge 7m wide as they plunge down the escarpment 35m steep in a majestic cascade. Then you will take a walk to the bottom of the falls up to Baker’s point and later you will enjoy your picnic lunch. At 1.30 pm you begin your return journey to Kampala on arrival you check in the hotel, night at Hotel Africana Dinner & Breakfast.
Day 5: City tour and Departure
After breakfast you go for a city tour that will take you to Cathedrals kabaka’s palace craft village, the mosques, at old Kampala, then have lunch at a palace of your choice. Thereafter you are transferred for your evening flight at Entebbe International Airport.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
Trip in Pictures
Included in the trip
- Airport Transfers
- Park fees
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Ziwa rhino tracking fee
- All accommodation (full board and bed breakfast as indicated)
- A professional driver/guide
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- All Taxes included
- Service charges
Not Included
- Visa entry fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundary services
- Alcoholic drinks and meals not specified in itinerary