3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

About Murchison Falls National Park.
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, gazetted as a Game Reserve in 1926. It lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast, palm-dotted savanna. Murchison Falls National Park is best known for the most powerful waterfall in the world.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient and modern legend and myths of River Nile.
Some of the true nature delights of the world’s longest river.
Much-famed Murchison Falls.
Chance to learn a little about the complicated history of Uganda.
Mountain gorillas and other great primates.
Ugandan rainforests.
Over six hundred chimpanzees.
Along with spending time with our closest kin in the animal kingdom, you also have the chance to spot the big five of African Safari during this tour. Buffalo, Rhinos, Leopards, Elephants and Lions.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park
(282 km, 4-5 hours)

Your Ugandan safari adventure will depart at 07:00 am, at which time your private safari guide will pick you from your hotel, residence, or the airport in Kampala.
You’ll head north through the countryside, passing through towns and village along the way.
During the journey you’ll move through the Luwero triangle, an area made infamous during the civil strife in the 70s and 80s.
Your guide will be able to share with you the story of this troubled era in Ugandan history that is now consigned to the history books.
For a different aspect of Uganda’s past, you will stop for lunch at the Masindi Hotel.
Learn about the stories of this magnificent site during your meal at its Kabalega Restaurant, famed for its local and Indian inspired dishes.
With the human side of Uganda explored, it’s time to move into the natural aspect of your tour.
Upon entering Murchison Falls National Park you will immediately embark on a game drive and head to the waterfall that gives the park its name.
Here, you will see the mighty of the Nile forced through a gap in rocks just seven meters wide and fall forty-three meters down to continue its path through the continent.
You’ll take a ferry across the river and head to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 Full Day inside Murchison Falls National Park

Take a hearty breakfast in the morning to prepare yourself for an active day ranging through forests and across waters.
The morning will see you going chimpanzee tracking in the KaniyoPabidi Forest. Some of the oldest mahogany trees in the world stand solid offering homes to our cousins in the animal kingdom.
Chances to see the chimps are best between October and January, but there are opportunities to see them all year round with long enough expeditions into the forests.
Bird species abound in this barely touched junglescapes, with hornbills, puvel’silladopsis, and chocolate-backed kingfishers among the many you can see.
After a long and rewarding trek, you’ll return to your camp or lodge for lunch and time to rest before heading back out into the wilderness.
You’ll take a boat out on to the River Nile where you can see some of the thousands of hippos that live here, as well as other animals that drink from the banks whilst trying to avoid the crocodiles.
Plenty of other animals range through the plains of this national park, includes: Giraffes, Lions, Elephants, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Buffalo and many more.
After a long and active day out on safari, you’ll return to your camp or lodge for dinner and time to rest and reflect.
Depending on where you chose to stay, there may also be optional spa facilities available to take advantage of.

DAY 3 Murchison Falls National Park – Kampala
(282 km, 4-5 hours)

Breakfast will start the day at your camp or lodge, with dining rooms offering views out across the grasslands and forests.
You’ll depart from your accommodation and take one last game drive through the parklands to make your way homewards.
Another river crossing is in order, giving you a final chance to see some of the aquatic and amphibious animals that make this their home.
In the cool morning air, animals will be drinking from the waters’ edge before the fatigue of the sun-drenched afternoon arrives.
Once over the river and out of the park it’s back out into the countryside of Uganda.
Lunch comes as a picnic, with a stop to eat in a scenic area that will also offer photographic opportunities.
Arrival in Kampala is scheduled for the early evening.
Our driver/guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or at the airport

What's Included