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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in the morning and then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. You will drive through the Luwero Triangle and have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary where the endangered rhinoceros are bred. This rhino sanctuary was started to protect the rhino populations of both the black and white rhinos found in Uganda. Another stop will be in Masindi to enjoy your lunch. Later, we continue to the park and proceed to the top of the falls which will give you fantastic views of the park.

You will view the Nile as it passes through a narrow gap before pounding high in the air, the Karuma Falls. You will also see some baboons by the roadside. Continue to the park to check in at your accommodation to relax for the evening. Murchison Falls has a variety of wildlife species including lions, leopards, civets, hyenas, elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, hippos and many bird species.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile

Morning game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile

Have an early breakfast and then proceed to the park to go on a morning game drive where you will view many animals including giraffes, lions, elephants, buffalos, birds, etc. After the game drive, trek to the top of the falls for a beautiful view, proceed to the lodge, and enjoy your lunch. Prepare to have an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This boat safari is the highlight of the safari in Murchison Falls, since it allows you to get up close to the animal species in the water. This river harbors over 4,000 hippos and many Nile crocodiles. You will also see birds including the colored kingfishers, bee-eaters, shoe-billed storks, etc. which will make good viewing as they have an afternoon dip. Later, we return to the lodge for relaxation and freshening up and sit around a campfire to share the day's experiences.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Return to Kampala

Return to Kampala

Have breakfast, and then enjoy another morning game drive as you prepare to depart back to Kampala. You will enjoy seeing many animal species including lions, giraffes, buffalos, birds, etc. Have a stopover at Masindi for your lunch and then proceed to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by A-One Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.