$2,090 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nyamsika Camp Arrival
Nyamsika Camp Arrival
First day you arrive at Nyamsika Campsite afternoon / early evening, welcomed with freshly made juice, followed by a briefing about the campsite, security and itinerary.
Optional: Short walk in the vicinity (1-2 hours), followed by a sundowner at Nyamsika Viewpoint with superb views. We serve a 3 course dinner freshly cooked at the site by the chef. Fire place is set up after dinner.
The camp: Accommodation in comfortable 3 x 3 meters canvas tents, with a private veranda, comfortable custom-made mattresses, beddings, toiletries, towels, mirror & wash basin for each tent, & solar lights.
The camp has resting areas with two gazebos, chairs, complimentary snacks throughout the day (tea, coffee, water, juice). Other amenities include: shared shower and toilet, hammocks, library with books & maps about nature, wildlife, & games. Solar system powers lights & fridges for our bush bar to welcome you with cold drinks.
Professional staff presence for all your needs through out your stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Walking Safari and Game Drive
Walking Safari and Game Drive
Early breakfast at 6:30 am. Morning walk toward Te Okot (3-3.5 hrs). Terrain is quite open and slightly more hilly with some gullies and some Borassus Palms. Good chance to see some groups of elephants, and variety of antelopes, including signs / footprints of predators. Early lunch around 12 pm, followed by siesta to relax and soak in the wilderness. Afternoon game drive to visit another park area, or another shorter walk around the camp and Nyamsika Riverbed at 4-5 pm, following with superb sunset view.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Walking Safari, River Nile Boat Ride, and visit to the Murchison Falls
Walking Safari, River Nile Boat Ride, and visit to the Murchison Falls
Option 1. Morning transfer for the boat ride combined with visit to the Murchison Falls. The first part of the trip is the boat ride (1.5-2 hrs) in the River Nile, observing hippos, crocodiles, plentiful birdlife; and other wildlife along the shore. The boat ride ends at the bottom of the falls, where we begin a short 45 hike to the Top of the Falls with spectacular views of both Murchison and Uhuru Falls. Return to camp around 1-2 pm for lunch, followed by rest. Afternoon shorter walk (2 hrs) around Nyamsika in the dry riverbed.
Option 2. Alternative is a longer morning walk to the River Nile (4-5 hrs). Sandals are recommended for some wading through shallow warm water. This riverbed is frequented by variety of wildlife from buffaloes, kobs, hartebeest, elephants; and an occasional hyena. Lots of footprints to observe. The boat will wait for us at the end of the walk to continue to the bottom of the Falls. Packed lunch on the boat. Return to the camp late afternoon to rest.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning walk, bush breakfast and departure
Morning walk, bush breakfast and departure
Morning spectacular walk around Nyamsika riverbed (1.5-2 hrs) upstream depending on the itinerary. Excellent opportunity again to observe wildlife near the semi-dry riverbed and look for predator footprints (leopard, hyena, lion). Black colobus monkeys and baboons are also home along this river. Bush breakfast at a view point and transfer of guests to the airstrip or other destination.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
