2 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Murchison Falls National Park
Tour Hightlights
Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Murchison falls national park, Boat Trip;
Day 2: Game Drive, Travel back to Kampala.
Accommodations: Paara Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Twiga Safaris Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Murchison falls national park, Boat Trip;
By 6:30am you should have finished breakfast to immediately start off your 2 day safari to Uganda’s biggest National Park driving along Kampala-Gulu highway stopping over in Luwero District briefly for refreshments such as oranges, pineapples, passion fruits etc. Once at Murchison Falls National Park drive to the top of the Murchison Falls where you get to have a view of the magnificent Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge of about only 7 meters wide and rapturing into violent waterfalls into a whirlpool about 43 meters below. This sight of the world’s most spectacular waterfall is panoramic and breathtaking. Then set off for lunch, proceed for the 2:00pm wildlife Launch cruise on River Nile. Something one ought not to miss once at Murchison Falls National Park. Go ahead and take a relaxing ride of about three and a half hours where you get to enjoy up-close sightings of a number of wildlife that lie along the banks of River Nile such as hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, elephants, monitor lizards, warthogs, and a cocktail of birds such as African fish eagles, red throated bee-eaters, skimmers, cattle egrets not forgetting the rare shoebill stork and others. The boat ride takes you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls for another quite remarkable sight of these wild falls. Return and transfer to your lodge for dinner and take a rest. Return and transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Game Drive, Travel to Kampala;
Wake up for early morning breakfast at around 6:00 m and set out for an early morning game drive by 6:30am. The timing is appropriate to catch the nocturnal and hunters before they retire to their hideouts. Explore the major game tracks, Queen and Albert for spectacular sightings of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, Jackals, hyenas, Uganda kobs, oribis, buffalos, waterbucks, Jackson’s Hartebeests, bushbucks and hopefully the elusive leopards among others. Four hours after the unforgettable wildlife experience, check out of the park and start off your return journey to Kampala. You may stop over at the Kabalega Dinner on the Kampala/Gulu highway for lunch.
What to Carry for your 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari
- Camera and charger.
- Sunglasses and sun screen lotion.
- Light and heavy clothes.
- Hiking boots.
- Binoculars (if available)
PRICE INCLUDES;
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentioned
- Accommodation- Full board while on safari
- Ferry Crossing
- Lunches Enroute
PRICE EXCLUDES;
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Accommodation facilities while in Kampala hotel.