3-Day Falls & Game Safari to Murchison Falls NP

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive to Murchison Falls and Visit the Top of the Falls

07:15: Please be at the Red Chilli reception by 07:15am at the latest. Depart at 07:30 in a customised pop-top safari minibus with a driver-guide (max 8 passengers per vehicle).

14:00: Arrive at the top of the falls, where you may take your packed lunch if you have not already enjoyed it en route (please bring your own packed lunch or order from Red Chilli when booking your trip). Take a guided walk around the thunderous Murchison Falls, with an optional mini-hike to view the sister falls, Uhuru, which were created in 1962 when the river burst its banks.

16:30: Travel to the Red Chilli Rest Camp on the southern bank of the Nile at Paraa (approximate arrival time 17:30). Accommodation consists of safari tents with twin beds, including bedding and shared bathroom facilities. Upgrades to en-suite bandas with solar hot water are available on request. Look out for our resident warthogs, hippo and other wildlife around the camp!

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Safari and Boat Tour

06:45: Cross the bridge to the north bank of the Nile, taking a packed breakfast (extra cost) from Red Chilli. Enjoy a 4-hour game drive around the Buligi game tracks, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles, and down to the Nile-Lake Albert Delta. Most of the park’s game and birdlife can be viewed from here, but please note – nothing is guaranteed!

11:00: Cross back to the southern bank and enjoy lunch (extra cost) and a well-deserved break at Red Chilli Rest Camp.

14:00: Depart for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. Along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles, as well as breathtaking scenery. Cold drinks are for sale on board.

17:30: Your driver-guide will meet you off the boat and take you back to Red Chilli for another night in the camp.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof minivan) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Morning Safari and Return to Kampala

6:30: Cross the Nile for one more game drive in the Wangkwar or Delta sector (about 3 hours) before leaving the park. A final chance to spot some more wildlife!

11:00: Leave the park and head back to Kampala. Stop for a bite to eat on the way (or bring along a packed meal from Red Chilli) before continuing with the homeward journey. Please note that lunch is an extra charge.

18:30: Arrive back in Kampala between 17:00 and 18:30, depending on traffic.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.