Maraka Tours & Safaris

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$1,780 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

Transfer to Murchison falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison falls National Park

Budongo forest is one of Uganda’s magnificent Tropical Rainforests, whose major attractions are the chimpanzees, the delightful ape the closest relative to humans.
Kaniyo-Pabidi forest ecosystem contains the black and white Columbus monkeys as well as the Blue monkeys and olive baboons. After tracking the habituated group of Chimpanzees, we proceed to the top of Murchison Falls before driving to Paraa to check in at the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Budongo Forest (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
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ZebraNone
HippoNone
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 in Murchison Falls National Park

Morning Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, enjoy the game drive, which is the most fantastic way to view and photograph animals such as Elephants, Giraffe, Buffalo, Herat beasts and Uganda Kobs among others. You may even spot a Leopard at dusk.
The Park has a healthy population of Lions, is the most safari destination with open savanna grasslands, woodlands, acacia and riverine forests that give the best scenic view for the best African, Wildlife Safari Experience.
This is a rewarding experience, the ambience offered by the river on this trip makes the trip enjoyable and memorable presenting astonishing display of wildlife, such as; Hippos, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, waterbucks, and crocodiles with a variety of water birds.
Finally the Hike to the top of Murchison Falls, gives you the violent compression through the narrow gorge, creating a continuous roar from the top plunging 45 metres over the remnant Rift Valley wall creating the trademark rainbow. After you drive back with your driver guide.

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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
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 3

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Tracking Rhinos at Zziwa is a rewarding activity for nature lovers. Enjoy the walk through this woodland vegetation in search of White Rhinos in Uganda only found here in the wild, also rich in birds. After tracking, drive to Kabalega Dinners for lunch before transferring back to Kampala.
End of the trip.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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  • This tour is offered by Maraka Tours & Safaris , not SafariBookings.
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