3-Day Murchison Falls National Park Visit

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Arrive at the airport or hotel and meet our tour driver (and guide) for the trip to Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda's largest and most popular national parks, recognized for its rich wildlife which includes lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, and several bird species. It is also the location of the Nile River and the world-famous Murchison Falls, where the Nile River rushes through a tight valley before dropping 43 meters into a lake below. Enjoy the close-up view of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

You will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way to Murchison Falls National Park for your first Big Five encounter, which will include an hour of rhino tracking. Continue to the park and check into your accommodation.

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

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

After breakfast, go on a morning game drive in the park in search of creatures such as elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalos, and hartebeests. There are lots of bird species to witness along the route, including the secretive shoe-billed stork, white-thighed hornbill, and dwarf kingfisher, among others.

Return to your lodging to relax and enjoy lunch. Following lunch, you'll take a boat journey to the foot of Murchison Falls, where you'll get the chance to witness more wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds. Return to your lodging and unwind.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, it's time to board the truck and journey to the top of Murchison Falls. The Nile condenses into a tiny valley below, creating a tremendous boom and a stunning rainbow. If that's not your thing, spend the morning on a transfer game drive to see additional animals including giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants.

Today, on the final day of your journey, you will travel back to Entebbe with an en-route lunch break.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.