3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS NP SAFARI
Itinerary Overview For The 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari offers the best of a Ugandan safari. Murchison Falls National Park is a home to 451 bird species, about 76 mammal species, 250 butterfly species, 450 tree species and more. The short tour includes day game drives to view the big African game lions, cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards, rhinos (while on rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary), birds, antelopes, giraffes and visit to the top of Murchison Falls- the world’s strongest waterfalls, etc.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer To Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Evening Safari
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be picked and welcomed by your guide driver for this 3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari and later you will be briefed about your tour and what you should expect.
You start the drive towards Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino walking safari.
Depending on the time, we can have lunch in the sanctuary or in Masindi town. Proceed with our trip as we get ready for an evening safari. After the evening safari, we transfer to the lodge for dinner and an overnight.
Overnight:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget)
Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Para Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Morning Safari, Afternoon Boat Cruise & Hike To The Top Of The Falls
After an early morning breakfast, we go for a game drive along the Northern trails taking 2-3 hours with an opportunity to view the sweeping savannah plains dotted with palm trees, plenty of wildlife including cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Kobs, warthogs, countless birds, to mention but a few.
After the safari, we go for lunch as we get ready for a boat cruise taking you to the base of Murchison Falls, enjoy clear view of swimming hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birdlife and in addition, view the buffaloes and some antelopes as they roam on the river banks and others. At some point, you will get off the boat and be led by the ranger guide for a hike to the top of the falls as you enjoy the incredible views of the falls. You will be able to meet your tour guide there and transfer back to the lodge.
Overnight:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget)
Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Morning Safari & Transfer Back To Entebbe
Early rise, followed by a tasty cup of tea or coffee, after we drive back to the park for a safari for more chances of seeing the big cats in case we missed them on the previous day. After the safari we head back to Kampala or Entebbe as we come to the end of our 3 Days Murchison Falls National Park safari.
