Your 2 days Murchison falls safari is one of the best Uganda wildlife safaris that allows you to immerse yourself in the vast wilderness paradise of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park with huge concentration of wildlife species. This wildlife safari tour takes you through a thrilling game drive in the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park where you will be amazed with exceptional view of varied wildlife species including elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, leopards (for lucky ones), antelopes, giraffes, warthogs and bird species. You will also have a chance to take part in a rewarding boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls which squeezes itself in a narrow gorge of about 7 meters prior plunging about 43 meters down. A boat cruise will reward you with incredible sights at crocodiles, hippos, water birds and many other wildlife species.
Murchison Falls National Park is situated in Northwestern Uganda about 4-5 hours’ drive from Kampala in a good 4×4 drive safari vehicle. This park is 3893 square kilometers and features iconic Murchison Falls-one of the world’s powerful waterfalls; four of the big five African game (elephants, leopards, lions and buffaloes), antelopes, over 451 birds, chimpanzees to mention but a few. Your 2 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari begins and end in Kampala or Entebbe.
Things to expect on 2 days Murchison Falls safari
- A launch trip/boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Game drive along the Northern circuit
- Bird watching while on a game drive and boat cruise
- Accommodation for one night and meals
- Transportation in a 4×4 drive safari vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- Air transfers
- Bottled water
Brief itinerary of your 2 days Murchison Falls safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive and drive back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary of your 2 days Murchison Falls safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Breakfast early in the morning at your hotel in Kampala and at 6:30am, meet your driver guide who will take you through a quick briefing on what this 2 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari covers. Later, drive towards northwestern side to Murchison Falls National Park via Luweero-Masindi route about 4-5 hours. Access the park through Kichumbanyobo gate and drive straight to the top of Murchison Falls then connect to the lodge for lunch.
Expect a ferry crossing to catch up with afternoon launch trip which starts at around 2:00pm. A launch trip takes you to the bottom of Murchison Falls and along the way, you will come across crocodiles, hippos, water birds and many other wildlife species that roam along the banks.
Travel time: 4-5 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options at Murchison Falls National Park
Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison (Mid-range), Park side safari lodge (Budget).
Day 2: Game drive and drive back to Kampala
Have breakfast early in the morning and embark on morning game drive along the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. This is a rewarding game viewing experience that lasts for about 2-3 hours and it is best done while you are in a good 4×4 drive safari car. On a game drive, expect to spot out wildlife species, especially the Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, lions, elephants, Uganda Kobs, leopards, variety of bird species among others.
Later, return to the lodge to check out in case you didn’t and drive back to Kampala. You will be served lunch on the way.
End of your 2 days Murchison Falls safari
2 days Murchison Falls safari includes
- Park entrance fees
- Launch trip
- Game drive
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 drive safari car
- Accommodation for 1 night and meals
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- All safari activities in the itinerary apart from the optional ones
2 days Murchison Falls safari excludes
- Tips to staff
- Personal insurance
- Laundry services
- Accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe outside the itinerary