Murchison Falls Nature Safari

5.0 (1 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Trip Overview:
With this safari, you will get close to the unique wildlife of Uganda’s largest and oldest National Park on a private game drive, with a visit to the top of one of the world's most powerful waterfalls. You have an opportunity to stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the Rhinos, with a boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the falls.

Tour highlights:
• Private Game drives
• Scenic views & stunning sunsets
• Murchison Launch cruise
• Visit one of the world’s strongest waterfalls
• Optional Rhino tracking at Ziwa

What's included

  • Transport + fuel cost
  • Park entry fees, photo coverage + mineral water on safari
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Optional activities
  • Other drinks except mineral water
  • Tips & Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Journey to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  1. Rhino Fund Uganda
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Journey time: 6 – 7 Hours
    At your preferred pick-up point, meet your guide and travel to Murchison Falls N. Park with lunch En-route.
    Optional Activity; make a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the rare Rhinos before proceeding to the Murchison Falls. This activity is done on foot in company of a ranger guide.

    After your rhino trek, continue with the journey to the park. Arrive and check-in at the lodge to stay at leisure.
    Dinner included.
Day 2: Game Drive, Top of the Falls and Boat Cruise on the Nile
  1. Murchison Falls National Park
    4h
    After an early breakfast at the lodge; transfer to the park and get registered for the day’s visit. Start with a game drive covering the delta circuit, reputably known for high concentrations of wildlife.
    This 4-5-hour game drive includes stunning views of the savannah and other plant vegetation especially the borassus palm trees dominating the park, as propagated by elephants from the D. R. Congo. What to expect: elephants, hippos, buffaloes, lions, several antelopes and patas monkeys + baboons with a variety of birds.
  2. Murchison Falls
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the top of Murchison Falls; known for great views and an iconic spot for scenic pictures. You will as well watch permanent rainbow; a rewarding view which explains why Murchison Falls features on many travellers’ bucket lists.
    Return from the waterfall and have a picnic lunch before proceeding for the launch cruise.
  3. Waterfall Cruises - Murchison Falls
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Next is a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls; a launch cruise on the Nile is an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife and great views along the iconic River Nile.
    In addition to taking you close to the base of the waterfall, this 3-hour launch trip follows a stretch of the Nile with a picturesque African scenery.
    What to expect; Nile crocodiles, Hippos in their hundreds, Small herds of buffalo, waterbuck, and Kobs as well as Elephants coming to water and cool off. The birds commonly sighted here include Goliath heron, saddle-billed stork, African Jacana, Pied and malachite kingfishers, African skimmer, Piacpiac, rock pratincole kingfishers, and bee-eaters.
    After this busy day in the park, transfer back to the lodge and stay at leisure. Dinner included.
Day 3: Leisurely Morning and Travel back to Kampala City
  1. Pass by
    Journey Time: 6 - 7 Hours
    Have breakfast on a leisurely morning at the lodge. Later on travel back to Kampala City.
    You will have lunch along the way and upon arrival, drop-off at your preferred point.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer pick-up & drop-off at guests' preferred point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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