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Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most renowned wildlife destination. This trip will offer you an unforgettable adventure through diverse landscapes, incredible wildlife, and the majestic Murchison Falls, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge, creating a spectacular sight.
Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport
- Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (approx. 5-6 hours drive)
- Enjoy scenic views along the way, passing through Uganda's beautiful countryside
- Check-in to your lodge inside or near the park
- Evening at leisure or a brief nature walk in the park
Day 2 – Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile River
- Early morning game drive to spot the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos), along with giraffes, antelopes, and more
- After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls
- Witness the stunning Murchison Falls up close, with wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species along the way
- Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Day 3 – Visit to Top of Murchison Falls & Departure
- Morning visit to the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views and photo opportunities
- Optional morning game drive or nature walk before departure
- Drive back to Entebbe for your flight or onward journey
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Itineraries
Day 1
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, he will also brief you about your 3 Days safari to Murchison falls and you will start your 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National park. You will go through the Luwero, and later have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; here you will find both black and white rhinos. After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls, here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others. Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience as you will watch the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Later drive to the lodge, relax the whole evening, have dinner and an overnight. Accommodation options; Pakuba Safari Lodge Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
Day 2
Morning game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile
On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see very many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks and birds among others. After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. You could opt to go for hiking to the top where you will meet your driver guide who will drive you back to the lodge. Have dinner and an Overnight. Accommodation options; Pakuba Safari Lodge Meal Plan; Full Board- Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
Departure/Return to Kampala
Enjoy your breakfast; thereafter proceed for another Game drive in the morning on your way back to Kampala. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species though most of them will be seen in the grasslands feeding such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, not forgetting a number of bird species. Leave the park, have a stop in Masindi for lunch and continue with the journey reaching Kampala in the evening. Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch END OF SAFARI
✅ Park entry fees and Gorilla permits
✅Group safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
✅Professional English-speaking guide
✅Meals as per itinerary
✅Accommodation in budget camps
✅Drinking water
❌ Flights
❌Personal expenses
❌Travel insurance
❌Tips & gratuities
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