Discover the untold wealth of wildlife in the pristine Murchison Falls National Park only on this 4 days Murchison Falls safari. This package includes a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking; game drive along the Northern Circuit for you to see variety of savanna dwellers, boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls and chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
Murchison Falls National Park is incredibly the only national park in northwestern Uganda. It prides itself as the largest of all the 10 national parks in Uganda with an area coverage of about 3893sq.kms. It is largely a savanna grassland inhabiting a huge concentration of savanna dwellers especially, the Rothschild giraffes, African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, warthogs, antelopes, over 451 bird species as well as aquatic life-hippos, crocodiles, water birds to mention but a few. Your 4 days Murchison Falls safari stars and ends in Entebbe or Kampala.
What you should expect on your 4 days Murchison Falls safari
- A stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek rhinos.
- Morning game drive along the Northern circuit.
- A boat/launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 drive safari car.
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide.
Highlights of your 4 days Murchison Falls safari.
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
Day 4: Drive back to Entebbe/Kampala
Detailed itinerary of the 4 days Murchison Falls safari
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast at your respective hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. After, you have briefing from our company representative on what your package covers and then drive northwestwards via Luweero-Masindi road to Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for you to track rhinos. Later, drive to Masindi for a second stopover but this time round for you to have lunch and after, you connect to the park via Kichumbanyobo gate.
Travel time: 4-5 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation choices at Murchison Falls National Park
Bakers Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Fort Murchison-at the tents/Red Chili Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Today, you will start your day with an early morning breakfast and after, you have the morning game drive via the Northern Circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. On a game drive, expect to see variety of savanna dwellers including the Rothschild giraffes, African bush elephants, buffaloes, lions, bush bucks, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, terrestrial birds, warthogs to mention but a few. Your game viewing experience lasts for about 2-3 hours and after, drive back to your safari lodge to have some rest and lunch.
In the afternoon, you have a launch or boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls from Bakers rock. It is one most rewarding watersport experience that gets you a chance to see hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds among others. After taking photos, get back to your safari lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation choices at Murchison Falls National Park
Bakers Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Fort Murchison-at the tents/Red Chili Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Budongo Forest to be briefed on the set chimpanzee tracking rules and regulations. At 8:00am, you will start your trek to search for chimpanzees. Note, only persons above 15 years are eligible for chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest. After the magical encounter with chimpanzees, get back and drive to the top of Murchison waterfalls to witness this powerful waterfall as it squeezes itself in a narrow gorge of about 7 meters before plunging about 43 meters. While here, take as many photos as you can and after, drive back to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation choices at Murchison Falls National Park
Bakers Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Fort Murchison-at the tents/Red Chili Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 4: Drive back to Entebbe/Kampala
You will be served with a cup of tea or coffee and later, check out from your respective safari lodge ready to make a return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.
End of your 4 days Murchison Falls safari
4 days Murchison Falls safari includes
- Park entry fees
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Accommodation and meals
- Bottled water
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 drive safari car
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- Relevant government taxes
4 days Murchison Falls safari excludes
- Personal insurance
- Tips to waiters, waitress, driver guide
- Laundry services
- Telephone calls
- Alcoholic drinks
- Uganda visa
What to pack on your 4 days Murchison Falls safari?
- Walking shoes/boots
- Safari clothing
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Insect repellents
- Daypack
Best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park can be visited at anytime of the year. However, for exceptional game viewing experience, the dry season is the best and it starts in June, July, August, September and December, January, February. If you are interested in bird watching, the wet or rainy season is the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park. The rainy months of the year in Murchison Falls National Park begin in March, April, May and October, November.
Getting to Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is in northwestern Uganda and can be reached by road or by air. By road, you can start your journey from Entebbe or Kampala via Luweero-Masindi which is about 4-5 hours. Murchison Falls National Park is accessible from the north via Chobe gate, Tangi gate, Kichumbanyobo gate or Wankwar gate.
By air, you can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airfield to Bugungu airstrip, Pakuba or Chobe airfield.