4 Days Murchison Safari

This 4-day Murchison safari will give you a chance to experience the roar of the falls as the whole of river Nile waters fights to squeeze through a narrow 8-meter space creating a heavenly rainbow above the falls. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda with an area of 3840 km2. The river Nile divides the park into north and south sectors and forms falls where it flows over the western rift valley escarpment. The river is forced through a 6-meter gap in the rocks and cascades into a boiling pot 40 meters below. A boat cruise upstream to the falls provides an unforgettable experience. There are over 400 bird species in the park and over 70 species of wildlife. On this 4-day safari, you will also visit Budongo forest where you will have an amazing day trekking chimpanzees in the wild and also visit the community.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kampala, Uganda

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Airport transfers	Accommodations
Entry tickets to the game packs	Professional guide

NOT INCLUDED

International flights (to/from home) and Visa fees

Personal expenses not included in the itinerary

Things to consider
• Trip can be customized
• Trip can start on any day
• Accommodation is inclusive

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park for an evening game drive

Our tour-guided safari will begin in Kampala at 7:00 am. The safari towards Murchison Falls National Park (282 km) will enable us to stop over the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This amazing location is home to 26 southern white rhinos and you will get an opportunity to trek through this sanctuary and learn about the reintroduction of rhinos in Uganda. You will then drive for a hot lunch in Masindi and then proceed to Para Safari Lodge, after check-in you will head back to the park for an afternoon game drive.

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

After breakfast, you will go for your morning game drive that will provide you an opportunity of spotting wild life that may include, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos and if lucky cats such as lions and leopards. The game drive will take 3-4 hours. Return to the lodge for a lunch break before proceeding to the pier for your two-hour boat cruise to the bottom of the falls to witness how the river Nile squeezes itself in a narrow gorge before exploding out producing an experience of a lifetime. You will then do a hike to the top of the falls.

Day 3: Walking safari and community visits at Boomu women’s group

You will wake up very early in the morning after having breakfast and head to the southern part of the park and you will get the opportunity to explore the African wilderness on foot. The nature walk trails will be through Kaniyo Pabidi, Rabongo Forest, and the Albertine Delta areas. During the nature walk, you will have to see several chimpanzees, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed colobus monkeys, and birds such as chocolate-backed kingfishers, hornbills, and many more. You will enjoy the view of the trees in the forest like mahogany and ironwood. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for relaxation and a lunch break, and then proceed to the Boomu women’s group where you will interact with the local people by listening to old tales and you will return to the lodge for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Visit the top of the falls and transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, you will head to the top of the falls for the amazing top of the falls experience After you will drive back to the lodge to check out and have a drive.