5-Day Savannah Wonders - Walking Safari Murchison Falls

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival - Nyamsika Campsite

Arrival midday to afternoon. Trip Briefing.

Optional: Short walk in the vicinity (1-2 hours), followed by welcome sundowner at Nyamsika Viewpoint with superb views.

Depending on time of arrival, an optional short walk in the vicinity (1-2 hours) of the camp, followed by a sundowner at Nyamsika Viewpoint with superb views.

Our exclusive mobile camp offers spacious tents with full-size mattresses. Amenities include gazebos, dining areas, hammocks, a mini library, and a bush bar. We provide toilets, showers, and wash basins, with a dedicated team to meet guest needs.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari and Game Drive - Nyamsika Camp

Early breakfast at 6:30 am.

Morning walk toward Te Okot (2.5-3.5 hrs). Terrain is quite open and slightly hilly with some gullies and some Borassus Palms. Good chance to see some groups of elephants, and variety of antelopes especially in the dry season.

Early lunch around 12 pm, followed by siesta to relax and soak in the wilderness.

Afternoon game drive or another shorter walk at 4-5 pm.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari and Boat Ride - Pendero Camp

Morning walk to the River Nile Start walking downstream (4-5 hrs). Sandals are recommended for some wading through shallow warm water. This riverbed is frequented by variety of wildlife from waterbuck, buffaloes, Kobs, hartebeest, elephants, and an occasional hyena. Lots of footprints to observe.

The boat will be waiting for us at the end of the walk to take us on a 2-hour ride to the bottom of the Falls and back. Packed lunch on the boat.

Arrive to the camp late afternoon followed by rest or optional shorter walk.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari and Game Drive - Pendero Camp

Morning walk around Pendero in the open terrain (2-3 hrs), with lots of expansive views, excellent for seeing herds of antelopes of buffaloes.

Afternoon: Game drive or a short walk to the nearby gorge, with lots of wildlife and water pans for birdlife.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure - From Pendero camp to next destination

Spectacular early morning walk downstream the Nyamsika Riverbed again (2 hrs), starting higher up after descending a very scenic valley from our camp. Expecting to see again plentiful wildlife.

End of the walk is at Nyamsika Viewpoint, ending by vehicle pick and departure mid to late morning back to Kampala or the next destination.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.