Shoebill Safaris

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$750 pp (USD)

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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

Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP

Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Here you shall have a walking Safari to the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda.
Lunch and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison covers 3,840-sq km and has recorded 76 mammal species and over 450 bird species. It lies 619m at the delta and 1,292 at Rabongo Hill.
Evening free time, enjoy the warmth of the evening campfire as you listen to stories from the local community.
Learn about the facts and myths about Murchison falls and the local people surrounding this park.
Dinner and overnight at Fort Murchison.

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:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

We’ll go for a “Sunrise game drive” through Albert or Queens tracks North of the River Nile and expect to spot unique African Savannah animals like giraffe, antelope, lion, elephant and of course the famous Uganda kob and many more.
Return to the Lodge for breakfast. Afternoon, we’ll cruise to the bottom of the falls and catch up with pods of Hippos, crocodiles and a vast number of birds. Notable is the shoebill stork from which our Company derives its name.
Enjoy the various species of butterflies and other wildlife that keep coming down the falls for a drink.
The falls are one of Africa’s wonders and a must see for everyone.
Evening free time or a possible evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Fort Murchison.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Murchison -Entebbe

Murchison -Entebbe

After breakfast we’ll drive to the top of the falls for a breathtaking sight and we’ll have the opportunity to experience the massive rush of water at close range as it splashes and forces its way through and above the rocks taking the pathway to the base of the falls and back. Proceed to Kampala or Entebbe; Stop over for lunch in Masindi Town or packed lunch.
Drop off at you hotel or preferred point or night flight back home.
End of the trip. (thank you for choosing to travel with Shoebill Safaris).

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

  • This tour is offered by Shoebill 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Shoebill Safaris.