3 days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda

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 I am Ronald. My WhatsApp is +256704635044 I will be handling all your inquiries. 

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 3 Day safari to Murchison falls National Park

Tour Summary

This 3 Day safari will take you to Uganda’s largest parks known as Murchison Falls National Park, situated in Northwestern Uganda on an area of 3,840 sq km, gazetted in 1926 as a game reserve.

It is classified with Savannah grasslands, and the Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into two (the northern and southern bank). Murchison Falls is home to over 451 bird species such as the Great blue Turaco, Goliath heron, the Shoebill, and the dwarf kingfisher among others, 76 mammal species, a big number of Nile crocodiles and above all the magnificent and thunderous Murchison Falls squeezing their way through a gorge that is 8m wide. All said, you will have an opportunity to enjoy both our Uganda safari game drives and the boat cruises along the Nile River.

Activities involved; 

• Visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Game drive 
• Boat cruise along the River Nile 
•  Visit the top of the falls. 
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Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, he will also brief you about your 3 Days safari to Murchison falls and you will start your 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National park. You will go through the Luwero, and later have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; here you will find both black and white rhinos. After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls, here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others. Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience as you will watch the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Later drive to the lodge, relax the whole evening, have dinner and an overnight.

 Accommodation options; Fort Murchison Lodge( Tent) /Red Chilli(Budget), Fort Murchison Lodge/Murchison River Lodge(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury)

 Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner 

 Day 2: Morning game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile. 

On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see very many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks and birds among others.

After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls.

You could opt to go for hiking to the top where you will meet your driver guide who will drive you back to the lodge. Have dinner and an Overnight.

Accommodation options; Fort Murchison Lodge( Tent) /Red Chilli(Budget), Fort Murchison Lodge/Murchison River Lodge(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury)

Meal Plan; Full Board- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Departure/Return to Kampala

Enjoy your breakfast; thereafter proceed for another Game drive in the morning on your way back to Kampala. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species though most of them will be seen in the grasslands feeding such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, not forgetting a number of bird species.

Leave the park, have a stop in Masindi for lunch and continue with the journey reaching Kampala in the evening. Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch END OF SAFARI

Costing for the Tour. 

Budget Accommodation: USD 800

Mid range Accommodation: USD1000

Luxury Accommodation: USD1400

Price Includes:

ICE INCLUDES

• Rhino Tracking
• Bottled Water
• English Speaking Guide
• Park Entrance Fees
• Boat Rides
• 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 hotels

3 Days Gorilla trekking

 

Glad to read such a wonderful inquiry from you , and thanks for sharing your interest in travelling around the world! We shall be glad to organise for you an exciting adventure into Uganda that will expose you to Uganda's gorillas , wildlife, the cultures and many site seeing spots. Thanks for choosing to come to Uganda - the Pearl of Africa, i am sure you will experience nature at its best.

Below is the tour itinerary

3 Days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda a life time experience. 

The three-day gorilla tour takes you gorillas trekking to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with another opportunity to see over 10 other primates including chimpanzees, black and white colobus, red tailed monkeys, etc. Bwindi Impenetrable NP is a natural world heritage site. Hikers will love it, with the gorilla excursion as a high point of your safari! The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour.

Day 1: Briefing on the safari, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable Forest, southwestern Uganda for your gorilla trek 

Meet and greet with our company guide/driver over breakfast, and then after drive heading to southwestern Uganda. En route, there is a local community popular for making local drums and crafts and a fruit market. Stopover, admire and buy yourself souvenirs. Proceed to the Equator line taken as one beautiful scenery in Africa - the pathway of the sun and take photographs.

Pass by mountains, tropical rainforest and bamboo forest during the nine hour journey.

Overnight at

Low Budget option: Buhoma Community Restcamp or Ruhija Gorilla Friends / gorilla valley lodge /Travellers hotel 

Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. 

Day 2: Gorilla trekking (Bwindi Impenetrable NP), Tracking the Mountain Gorillas and other primates

Today enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi. After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before enjoying the highlight of the trip- Gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day. We trek the gorillas through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. When the gorillas are sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 metres from the gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes.

Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It's difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. A ranger will brief you on how to behave with the gorillas.

Overnight at 

Low Budget option:  Ruhija Gorilla Friends / gorilla valley lodge/Travellers hotel 

Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.

Day 3: Depart for Kampala/ Entebbe for your evening flight

We set out early in the morning and head for Kampala. This route travels through breathtaking scenery and delightfully rolling plantations, some of the best in Uganda. Depending on how much time we have on us we can tour around Kampala’s crafts and souvenirs markets before checking in at your hotel or being transferred to the airport.

Budget Accommodation 

Cost is USD 1350 Per person ( If you are traveling 2 people) 

Tour cost includes: Gorillas tracking permit (USD700) , all park entrance and related fees, Full board accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), bottled drinking water on safari, private 4x4 ground transportation with an English speaking driver guide, guides in national parks.

Excluded: Flight tickets and departure taxes, travel documentation (visas), travel and medical insurance, optional excursions, tips and gratuities for your guides and accommodation staff, Laundry, beverages other than mineral water in the vehicle and at meal times with meals, -Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, postage fees and so on.

2 Days Murchison Falls Short Wildlife Safari

Hello Dines.

Thank you so much for the tour request.

I am Ronald. My WhatsApp is +256704635044 I will be handling all your inquiries.

Kindly please find the tour details below.

2 Days Murchison Falls Short Wildlife Safari Tour in Uganda

Enjoy the 2 Day Wildlife Safari Visit to Murchison Falls National Park which is among the best Destination for Game Drives and Boat cruise while on a Uganda Safari.

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls

Pick up Hotel at 6.00am early morning head off for Murchison falls national park. , drive to reach the park in time, upon arrival in the park; you will go to the top of the falls from which the park was named. “top of the falls” you will see where the Nile perfects its beauty. As the calm Nile transforms into a thunderous roar of white water falling deep down about 45m. After, you will go for an evening launch cruise on the great Victoria Nile to the Bottom of the falls.

The boat ride will reward you with water game like hippos, crocodiles, elephants and plenty of birds dashing and walking along the banks.

*Accommodations:

- Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Fort Murchison lodge/ Windsor Hotel

*Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive /Return to Kampala.

Depart for an early morning game drive to search for predators and early risers. The drive will reward you with game like hyenas, giraffes, Lions, birds, Hartebeests, buffalos, elephants,. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for late breakfast and lunch. After drive back to Kampala / airport for your departure flight to reach in the late afternoon.

*Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

The total cost of the tour is USD 370 Per person.

Tour inclusions

-Transport - tour vehicle, drive, fuel. 

-Full board accommodation for -1 night in budget accommodation. 

-All meals. 

-Bottled water. 

-Access fees. 

-Guide fees. 

-Activities - 1 game drive, boat trip, top of the falls. 

Exclusions

-Gratitude and tipping. 

-Alcoholic drinks. 

-Travel insurance. 

-Curion shop purchases. 

-Phone bill and other personal expenditure. 

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