$765 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Start this Uganda safari by transferring from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Start this Uganda safari by transferring from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
You will be picked from your place of stay in Kampala after breakfast to embark on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park 311km about 5 hours’ drive. You drive through impressive flat landscapes of central Uganda including the district of Nakasongora before branching off at Nakitooma for 7km to connect to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arriving in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you embark on a thrilling White Rhino tracking to encounter the count of fifteen southern white Rhinos that comprise of the adults and young ones. Rhinos are part of the big five of land animals and exploring them on foot is a rewarding encounter that you can explore on this Uganda safari encounter. Continue on the drive to Murchison, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Get a briefing about the safari then after Start with a morning safari game drive in MFNP
Get a briefing about the safari then after Start with a morning safari game drive in MFNP
You will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, you will then go for a game drive in the Northern Bank. The Murchison Falls National Park wildlife includes giraffes, elephants, Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, water bucks, vervet monkeys, Olive Baboons, Patas monkey, Jackson’s Hartebeest and lions. After this 3 – 4-hour game drive, connect to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon you connect to Paraa Jetty to embark on the afternoon Nile launch cruise departing at 2pm. It avails a great opportunity for you to view hippos, crocodiles, plus birds at the riverbanks such as the bee-eater, kingfisher, the rare shoe bill stork plus the cormorants. Retreat from the 2 hour activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Visit the top of the Mighty Murchison Falls and transfer back to Kampala
Visit the top of the Mighty Murchison Falls and transfer back to Kampala
After breakfast cross with the ferry to the southern section of the park after which you will connect to the top of the falls which is the greatest natural landmark to ever happen on the Nile River on its course to Mediterranean Sea. The Murchison Falls stand as the powerful water fall in the world and it is impressive to encounter the Nile River squeezing itself to pass through a less than seven meters ravine before 43m below to what has been termed as the Devil’s Cauldron forming a plume of Spray and trademark rain bow. You retreat from the encounter embark on the transfer back to Kampala with the views of River Kafu en route.
Note: Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest is an optional activity charged US$ 80 per person.
- Main Destination:
- Budongo Forest (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Budongo Forest
- Meals & Drinks:
