Discover the grandeur of Africa only on this 3 days Murchison Falls tour which introduces you to the vast savannas of Murchison Falls National Park. On this Uganda wildlife safari tour, you will immerse yourself in the hidden treasures of this magical wilderness area and get the best of your stay here while enjoying the extensive savannas on a game drive and have lasting memories while on a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
Murchison Falls National Park is set in northwestern Uganda about 4-5 hours’ drive from Kampala. It is Uganda’s largest national park and expands up to 3893sq.kms and on your game viewing safari, you will be amazed by astonishing views of diverse wildlife species including the African elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, warthogs, birds as well as the breathtaking landscape. Your 3 days Murchison Falls tour will begin and end in Kampala.
What you should expect on your 3 days Murchison Falls tour
- Memorable game viewing experience along the Northern Circuit
- A boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Bird sights while on a game drive and launch cruise
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
- Road trip in a comfortable a 4×4 drive safari car
- Accommodation and meals
Brief itinerary of the 3 days Murchison Falls tour
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Morning game drive and drive back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls tour
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Your 3 days Murchison Falls wildlife tour will begin with an early morning breakfast and after, you will be picked up by a driver guide who first will take you through what you should expect on this tour. Later, drive from Kampala via Luweero-Masindi route to Murchison Falls National Park which is in northwestern Uganda.
This will take you about 4-6 hours and along the way, branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see both the black and white rhinos. After a rewarding rhino tracking experience, drive to Masindi to have lunch and later connect to the park via Kichumbanyobo gate where you will be welcomed by playful olive baboons. Arrive early enough and head off to the top of the falls where you will be amazed by scenic and powerful Murchison falls as it squeezes itself in a narrow gorge of about 8 meters prior plunging about 43 meters.
After photography at the top of the falls, drive to your safari lodge to have rest, dinner and night stay.
Travel time: 4-6 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning and later, you have a game drive starting at 6:30am via the Northern circuit. On this exciting game viewing experience, expect to see variety of wildlife species including buffaloes, lions, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, antelopes (including water bucks, Uganda kobs, hartebeests), warthogs as well as several bird species. Your game drive may take about 2-3 hours and later, get back to the lodge to have lunch and some rest.
At 2:00pm, you have afternoon boat/launch trip which takes you to the bottom of Murchison falls. This will also take you about 2 to 3 hours and along the way, you have opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, buffaloes, elephants and many more. At the bottom of Murchison falls, take as many pictures as possible and then return to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options at Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 3: Morning game drive and drive back to Kampala
Sum up your tour in Murchison falls with an early morning breakfast and after, check out from the lodge ready to embark on a morning game drive. This is to allow you see species that you never came across the previous day including elephants, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, antelopes, birds and many others. After, drive back to Kampala with lunch served to you along the way.
End of your 3 days Murchison Falls tour
3 days Murchison falls tour includes
- Game drives along the Northern circuit
- Boat/Launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls
- Travel in a comfortable 4×4 drive safari vehicle
- Bottled water
- All activities in the travel plan except the optional ones
- Accommodation for the two nights and meals
- Park entry fees
- Relevant government taxes
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
3 days Murchison falls tour excludes
- Personal insurance
- Uganda visa fees
- Cigarettes
- Telephone calls
- Laundry services
- Tips to staff
- Extra activities
What to pack on your 3 days Murchison Falls tour?
- Good camera
- Safari clothes
- Trousers
- Insect repellents
- First aid kit
- Safari sun hat