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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

You’ll depart from Bushpig Backpackers at 7am to drive north towards Murchison Falls NP. After about four to five hours you’ll cross over the mighty River Nile as it crashes down Karuma Falls where you will stop for your picnic lunch. It’s then over the river, being sure to dodge the baboons basking in the sun by the road and enter Murchison Falls NP at Chobe gate. On entering the park you will begin your afternoon game drive through Acacia woodlands to look for the herds of giraffe grazing on the trees before continuing on to the savannah plains to seek lions, game herds and elephants. After your game drive you’ll drive to camp to as the sun sets over the Albert Nile. Be sure to watch out for more elephants near your camp as they head down to the waters edge in the early evening!

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:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive & Falls Cruise

Game Drive & Falls Cruise

Rise early and leave your camp and drive through into the heart of Murchison Falls NP. The early morning light will provide excellent photo opportunities and usually plenty of animal activity before the heat of the day sets in. You’ll be joined by a knowledgeable Uganda Wildlife Authority guide to help track down specific wildlife so keep an eye out for the elephants, leopards, lions, warthogs and giraffes as well as large game herds such as antelope and buffalo. You’ll then have time to stop for your lunch by the river Nile before taking a water safari to the base of Murchison Falls. As you make your way upstream to the thundering base of the falls, you’ll be passing large numbers of giant Nile crocodiles and hippo pods as well as a vast range of birdlife. On your return you’ll drive north through the savannah out of the park boundaries back to your accommodation for the night.

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

Day 3

Rhino Tracking

Rhino Tracking

This morning cross back over the River Nile and follow the river upstream to reach the top of Murchison Falls to explore where the entire Nile, splendidly squeezes through a seven-metre gap in the rock face. Enjoy the splash and rainbows! Then drive south through Kaniyo Pabidi forest. Watch out for large groups of baboons socialising in the forest and exit the park through the southern gate and head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (*for an additional cost). You’ll soon reach the sanctuary where you’ll be guided on foot by an experienced and knowledgeable ranger to visit Uganda’s most endangered creature, the Southern White Rhino. This is the only place in Uganda where they still survive and breed with the hopes of one day being reintroduced to Murchison Falls NP. After tracking we’ll drive you back to Kampala where you will be dropped off at Bushpig Backpackers in the early evening, before dark.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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  • This tour is offered by The Adventure Committee, not SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
  • 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 The Adventure Committee.