Your 4 Days Murchison Falls Big Game Safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, one of the most visited Uganda National Park. Murchison Falls National Park sits on the shore of Lake Albert, in northwest Uganda. It’s known for its great falls, where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop. The park is known as home to the four of the Big Five, with massive wildlife species and bird species. A boat ride on the Nile, is quite stunning, with a great hike at the end to explore the great falls. You will have 3 full nights at Murchison, exploring the hidden treasure of this park. Request a Quote
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Farewell Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant – USD 30 per person- Payable locally
- Hot air balloon safari at USD 380 per person.
Itinerary summary
DAY 1: DRIVE TO MURCHISON; TRAVEL TIME + 6 HOURS.
DAY 2: GAME DRIVE.
DAY 3: HEAD FOR A BOAT CRUISE ALONG THE NILE.
DAY 4: RETURN TO KAMPALA; TRAVEL TIME +6 HOURS.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: DRIVE TO MURCHISON; TRAVEL TIME + 6 HOURS.
Today you will be picked from your hotel and drive to Murchison through the Luwero triangle with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the Rhino and proceed to Masindi for an en-route lunch. After lunch, we shall drive to Murchison through the Kichwambanyobo gate and check-in at the lodge for diner and overnight at Para Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range) or Heritage Safari Lodge (Standard). Meal Plan: Lunch & dinner.
Day 2: GAME DRIVE.
Today you will be subjected to two game drives, an early morning and evening game drive, an early morning game drive to catch up with the morning risers and hunters such as the elephants, hartebeests, lions, giraffes, leopards and more, later return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
After lunch, you may opt to relax at the lodge balcony or head for another evening game drive to increase on your animal count so as to have a look at the late evening grazers and hunters such as the giraffes, jackals, elephants, buffalos at the Albertan side of the park with varieties of birds such as the Abyssinia ground hornbill, bustards, egrets, etc. This may give a chance to spot any wildlife that might have not been seen during the morning game drive and later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Para Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba Safari lodge (mid – range) or Heritage Safari Lodge (Standard). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner.
Day 3: HEAD FOR A BOAT CRUISE ALONG THE NILE.
Today you will have breakfast at 06:30 hrs as you prepare for a boat cruise along the Nile to view aquatic animals and other wildlife like crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, monitor lizards, etc., and later hike to the top of the falls to have a view of the magnificent Nile as it forces itself through the narrow tunnel. Rest of the evening spent at leisure in your lodge relaxing or opt for a game drive. All meals and overnight Para Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba Safari lodge (mid – range) or Heritage Safari Lodge (Standard). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner.
Day 4: RETURN TO KAMPALA; TRAVEL TIME +6 HOURS.
After an early morning breakfast, you will head for a brief early morning game drive and later return to the lodge, checkout and drive back to Kampala with an en-route lunch in Masindi. Later proceed and dropped at your place of convenience. End of the safari.
What is included in the 4 Days Murchison Falls Big Game Safari?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price. Request a Quote
- Arrival and departure transfers on a private basis
- Meet and greet + briefing services by our representative
- 3Nights full board accommodation while on safari staying at the listed lodges above
- Transport in a 4 x 4WD customized safari vehicle complete with a pop-up roof and sliding windows for enhanced game viewing and photography on a private basis
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise on the Nile
- En route lunch
- Hiking to the top of the falls
- Game drive
- Services of a professional, experienced, English speaking safari driver-guide
- 01 liter of complimentary mineral water per person per day while on game drives.
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of 4 Days Murchison Falls Big Game Safari price.
- Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
- All items of personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, etc.
- All extra costs incurred at the hotels including drinks, telephone services and OPTIONAL activities quoted separately above
- Tip for safari guide & waiters (Highly recommended for your safari guide)
- Medical/Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
- All International Flights
- Domestic flights
- Uganda entry visa at USD 50 per person
- Any Other Items not mentioned in the inclusions list.