2 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari
This 2 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari : will take you Uganda’s most visited savannah park. In fact, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Additionally, this park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls. Here, the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and plunges with a thunderous roar into the “Devil’s Cauldron”, creating a trademark rainbow.
Furthermore, this park is home to more than 73 animal species among which are four of the ‘Big Five’ including buffaloes, leopards, lions and elephants (except rhinos). More so, the park has three-quarters of the world’s population of Rothschild giraffes plus a healthy population of herbivores which has recently doubled including the Uganda Kobs. However, before proceeding to the park you will visit the Ziwa rhino sanctuary. As a matter of fact, this is the only place in Uganda that harbors these endangered white rhinos and while here, you will do your on-foot rhino tracking.
Activities
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary
- Top of the falls
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Ziwa rhino sanctuary-Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park-Top of the falls-Evening game drive
After your morning breakfast, you will be picked by one of our drives and thereafter start your journey to the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park. This is Uganda’s largest national park with lots of natural wonders. You will have your first stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and here you will be able to do your on-foot rhino tracking. However, the time taken depends on their location. After the tracking, you will embark on your journey to the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park. After checking in the park, you will start with your first activity which is a walk to the top of the falls. Here, the Nile waters makes its way through a narrow gorge making a thunderous sound pouring downstream into the Victoria Nile.
This place is good for memorable pictures and taking in the sounds and sights, so be ready to take as many photos here and videos for memories to take back home. Afterwards, you will go for an evening game drive. You will head straight to the northern sector of the park for an afternoon game drive guided by the park ranger. Here, you will drive through different park tracks in search for different animals like the lions, hyenas, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, elephants, water bucks, Jackson’s hartebeests, oribis, etc. Afterwards, check in your booked accommodation for an overnight stay.
Accommodation
- Pakuba Safari Lodge (full board)
Day 2: Morning Boat Cruise-Transfer back to Kampala
After having your breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and head to the dock for your boat cruise. While on the boat, you will be able to spot different water animals like the crocodiles, hippos and some animals at the banks of the river as they quench their thirst like elephants and water bucks. Feel free to take photos and videos as you enjoy the wildlife on water. Besides, the boat ride will take you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls and when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks to enjoy while on this adventurous 3 hour’s boat cruise. After this activity, you will exit the park and start your journey back to Kampala arriving late afternoon.
End of the Safari
Includes
- Transport + fuel + driver for the whole journey.
- Good English-speaking guide.
- Rhino tracking permit.
- Park Entry fees.
- Accommodation
- Meals at the lodge.
- Activities included in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water.
Excludes
- Extra Accommodation.
- Extra activities.
- Extra meals.
- Beverages
- Tips
- Snacks
- Flights
