3 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari From Kampala or Entebbe.

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About this activity

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  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:3 Day(s)
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  • Travel StylePremium
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • French
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Arabic
    • Italian
    • Spanish
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
    • For Art Lovers
    • LGBTQ
    • Senior
    • Solo
    • Women
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Africa, Uganda,
    • Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
  • Pickup

    Entebbe Airport

    From: To:
    8:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Drop-off

    Entebbe Airport

    From: To:
    7:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Age Range 3 - 90 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
  • Travel to Murchison falls National Park.
  • Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Murchison Falls.
  • Hike to the top of Murchison Falls and Departure/Return to Kampala.
Tour Introduction

This 3-Day Murchison Falls Uganda Safari will take you to Uganda largest national park known as Murchison Falls National Park. The park is located in Northwestern Uganda on an area of about 3,840 square kilometers, it was a gazette in 1926 as a game Reserve. It is characterized by savannah grassland, and the Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into (northern and southern banks). Murchison falls is home to over 451 bird species such as the great blue Turaco, goliath heron, the shoebill, and the dwarf kingfisher among others. 76 mammal species and a big number of Nile Crocodiles and the magnificent and thunderous Murchison falls squeeze their way through a gorge that is 8m wide.

ITINERARY

The day will start off with morning breakfast after which our professional driver will come to pick you at your hotel at 7 am ready to set off for the journey. He will offer all the necessary briefing about this three-day safari to Murchison falls and then start the trip. This is a 6 hours trip so you brace yourself for a long exciting journey. Along the way, you can freely interact with the guide and seek to know more about what you find interesting as you travel. You will go through Luweero, and later have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking. Here you will find both black and white Rhinos After tracking, we shall immediately hit the road again to catch our plane and the next stop will be in Masindi for lunch. After lunch we shall proceed to the park, your guide is well familiar with the criteria for making payments and you will let him handle everything as you wait to be cleared, we shall drive directly towards the top of the fall, here along the way you will see various animals such as monkeys, baboons, warthogs, birds and many more. While at the top of the falls, you will find it so amazing with the picturesque of the River Nile with its hitting falls; this feeling is amazing and breathtaking to experience. Take as many photos as you can, observing the strongest falls in the world. Later your guide will drive you to your lodge to check-in and have your dinner and overnight.

This is the focal day of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari and so on this day, you have to leave as early as 6:30 am in the morning so that by 7 am you start your game drive. This means that you have to take a cup of tea/coffee as early as possible just to keep you going. The mornings are usually very cold and you can plan accordingly as you will witness changes in temperatures throughout the day. During the early morning game drive, you will be able to sight as many animals as possible such as Lions, Elephants Buffalos, Giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks, warthogs, jacks, jackals and birds of many species, and many more in the park. After a game drive, like at around 11:30 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat cruise which takes about 2-3 hours. You will be able to see various aquatic animals including crocodiles, hippos as well as terrestrial animals like elephants, buffalos along the banks of the River Nile. You will also be able to sight different bird species, some “singing” in the tree such as the bee-eaters, colored kingfisher, shoe billed stork, and many more. The boat ride will take you to the bottom of the falls. When you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. You could opt to go hiking to the top, where you will meet your driver who will drive you back to the lodge, have dinner, and overnight stay.

You will start the morning with a heavy breakfast and then check out of your lodge later to meet your driver ready to pick you up. You will proceed for another game drive in the morning as you drive back to Kampala. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species though most of them will be seen in the grassland feeding such as the antelopes, buffalos, elephants, and Giraffes this includes a number of birds species as well. You will leave the Park for Kampala, have a stop in Masindi for lunch and continue with the journey reaching Kampala in the evening. Meals: Breakfast and lunch

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Murchison Falls National Park 2 Cottage Pakuba Safari Lodge 4 Star Shared
Pakuba Safari Lodge is nestled on the Eastern Bank of the Albert Nile in urchison Falls National Park overlooking the spectacular River Nile. Our location affords panoramic views of the mighty River Nile and sweeping vistas of the surrounding riverine forest below. Pakuba Safari Lodge is cleverly laid out so that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the river and the park. While resting on their room verandas, our guests can relax and admire unforgettable views of the Albert Nile, distant backdrops of undulating hills, and incredible sightings of wildlifethat pay regular visits to the lodge.
Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport Transfer
Guide
Meals
  • Halal
  • Jain
  • Kosher
  • Meat
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Transport
  • Jeep & 4WD
Extra Services
Other Included

Safari includes:

  • Transportation in a tour van/Land cruiser.
  • Service of an English -speaking tour guide/driver.
  • All activities are mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Park admissions.
  • Accommodation on full board.
  • Entrance fees to all destinations as per the program.
  • Transfer to and from the airport.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Insurance

Other Excluded:

  • All activities not mentioned in the program.
  • Phone calls bills.
  • Tips
  • International transfers.
  • Gratitude to tour guides.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Personal effects of any nature.
  • Hotel fees before and after the safari.

Covid Safety

yes

Availability

Tour Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 100 % of the tour amount

Deks Safaris & Tours Africa Cancellations Policies All cancellation fees are based on the number of days prior to the tour departure. 60 days ago: full refund Between 60 and 30 days: 70% refund of the deposit Between 29 and 15: the 30% deposit will be refunded. Less than 15 days: no response There will be no refunds for unused portions of the safari once it has begun. Please note that this is Uganda Wildlife Authority policy, so Ugandan gorilla permits are non-refundable if already booked.

Tour Date Change Policy

Tour Date can be changed 45 day(s) prior departure

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