Summary
The Murchison Falls Conservation Area, about 7,000 sq. km in size, the largest in Uganda, consists of Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma Game Reserve and Bugungu Game Reserve among others. Budngo at Kaniyo Pabidi Forest station is also founf within the Area. It is a stunning habitat for wildlife, birds and vegetation. Crocodiles, hippos, elephants and birds including the rare shoebill stork, can be found on the banks of the Nile. With over 1000 chimpanzees in Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, Murchison is thought to have the largest chimp numbers in the region. You will also get a chance of visiting the rare Rhinos in Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
Package Includes
• Daily breakfast, • Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala, FB on tour – see terms for the lodge) • 1 night Boma Guest House, Bed & Breakfast • 2 nights Paraa Safari Lodge, Full Board • All park entrance fees • Chimpanzee permit/s as shown • Game drive • Boat trip to the top of the falls • Mineral/bottled water in vehicle • All transfers, fuel with vehicle • English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
Package Excludes
• Meals in Kampala or Entebbe • Other optional activities • Extra drinks at lunches and dinners • Air tickets • Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry • Visa fees for Uganda • All flight tickets for the clients
Activities
- Boat Cruise
- Morning Drives
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
Places
- Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at most lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrival at Entebbe Airport
Arrive at Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to your Hotel in Kampala for overnight (BB) Overnight: Boma Guest House, BB
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Entebbe, Uganda
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 2Transfer Kampala to Murchison falls National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Bird Watching CultureLeave for Murchison Falls National Park through Luwero, passing through a huge expanse of green and pleasant land. Lunch en route or in the park. Visit the top of the stimulating Murchison Falls, crashing through a mere 7 metre gorge. [Approximate driving time: 5 - 6 hours] Overnight: Murchison river lodge, HB
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Murchison Falls Uganda, Uganda
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 3Game drive, Boat cruise in the park
Activities Included
Boat Cruise Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingAfter an early morning breakfast, we drive down to the ferry and cross the Nile to the northern sector of the park and start our game drive towards the Delta area, in search for wildlife that includes; the Rothschild Giraffe, elephant, Jackson’s Hartbeast, Lions, Warthogs, Kobs, Jackals, Oribis, Waterbucks, Patus monkeys and Leopards among others. Here also a variety of Savannah woodland birds can be seen. We go back to the lodge, relax around, have lunch and later in the afternoon, at 02:00pm go for the boat cruise on the Nile, for game viewing at close quarters as they come to cool off on the shores of the mighty Nile. Here you get a chance of seeing many schools of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and a variety of water birds. Overnight: Fort murchson, FB
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Murchison Falls Uganda, Uganda
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 4Chimpanzee tracking Return to Entebbe and Fly out
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Wildlife Photography Bird WatchingHave an early start game drive on your way to Pabidi in Budongo Forest. Go for a guided nature walk to track chimpanzees. Budongo is also known for its many plant and bird species. Lunch, Return to Kampala (HB), [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Travel Time: 5 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comVisa can be acquired on entry into the country at $100. The fee is subject to change by the country authorities. You are also required to come with a yellow fever vaccination card.