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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park via the towns of Malinda and Masindi. Eat lunch in Masindi before entering the park at the Kichumbanyobo gate. You will stop at the top of the falls and admire the spot from which the park gets its name. Here, the Nile squeezes itself through a 7-meter gorge before tumbling 40 meters into a peaceful river below. Your dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls NP

Enjoy breakfast before going on a game drive in the park’s northern area in search of some of the "Big Five" (buffaloes, lions, elephants and possibly leopards). Other animals you might see include Rothschild's giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, waterbucks and a variety of antelope.

At lunchtime, you will return to the lodge and then go on a thrilling launch cruise down the Nile in the afternoon. Sail close to the bottom of the falls and take in the various birds, numerous hippos and giant crocodiles on the banks. If you are lucky, you may see the rare shoe-billed stork and various other bird species within this area. Your dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Murchison to Jinja City

Murchison to Jinja City

After breakfast, you will set off for Jinja Town to visit the source of the mighty Nile, Africa’s longest river. You will arrive in the early evening Alternatively; you can take a short walking tour of Jinja or Quad Biking before your overnight stay at the booked hotel.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Hotel Paradise on the Nile
  • Budget hotel located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Source of the Nile, and white-water Rafting Jinja

Source of the Nile, and white-water Rafting Jinja

Considered one of the best one-day white water trips in the world, no safari to Uganda would be complete without truly experiencing the Nile from its source.

With a commitment to safety, quality and value for money, we focus on providing our clients with an all-inclusive experience of the Nile.
We take a personal interest in every detail of your day to ensure your time with us is simply unforgettable.
Explore the source of the Nile, 30 mins Kayaking at the source of the Nile, whitewater rafting in the Nile,

Later, return to your hotel in Kampala or the airport for your flight home.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Tafari Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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