5 Days Murchison Falls Uganda

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5 Days Murchison Falls Uganda

Murchison Falls located in the northern part of Uganda is the largest conservation area. The Park is traversed by the mighty Nile River and is one of the exciting National Park in Uganda to visit during your safari. Murchison Falls National Park has several vegetation types ranging from swamps, and animals like lions, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, the rare shoebill stock, small primates and other savannah, marine and forest species. Visitors to Murchison Falls National Park should not miss out on spectacular game drives and boat cruises to the base of the falls and delta.

Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls via Ziwa
After morning breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stopping en route for lunch at choice, after lunch you will continue to Murchison Falls, entering the park you will drive to the Nile and then at your lodge, Overnight at Pakuba safari lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip.
This morning you will depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park. The 3,893 sq km park is home to animals, and you will have a chance to view some of the Park’s residents including lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. For the birders amongst you, these areas support the secretary bird and the black chested snake eagle, to name a few. In the afternoon, go for a boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a small 7meters gap plunging 43 meters into Lake Albert. The banks of the Nile are densely populated with crocodiles, hippopotamus and, a range of other wildlife that come to the river to drink. There is also the option of getting off the boat and hiking up the side of the falls to the top. Overnight at Pakuba safari lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer to Budongo forest.
You have another morning game view, you will depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park. The 3,893 sq km park is home to a range of animals, and you will have a chance of viewing some of the Parks residents, including lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. For the birders amongst you, these areas support the secretary bird and the black chested snake eagle, to mention but a few. Later visit the top of the fall and continue to Budongo for overnight’

Day 4: chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest and transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
After breakfast at the lodge, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking along the network of forest trails. Seeing habituated chimps squabbling and swinging from the trees is an exhilarating experience. Overnight at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 5: Rhino Trekking then drive back to Kampala for your next Destinations.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Uganda’s rhinos became extinct in the early 1980s, after a period of civil unrest and heavy poaching. Ziwa was established over ten years ago to breed black and white rhino, and restore the populations in Uganda’s National Parks. Ziwa offers visitors the rare opportunity to take a walking safari with the rhinos and be only mere feet from them! Later transfer back to Kampala.

SAFARI INCLUDES

  • Safari guided by professional safari ranger
  • Safari in a 4×4 safari jeep
  • Parks and reserve entrance fees
  • Children activities
  • Bottled water throughout the safari
  • Full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Evacuation insurance policy in case of an emergency

SAFARI EXCLUDES

  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Things of personal nature

All our safaris can be tailor-made just for you. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or need some expert advice, we’ll help you create your perfect East African holiday.

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