3 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari
The 3 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari with Nirvana Safaris takes you deep into Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most rewarding wildlife haven, covering about 3,893 square kilometers of raw African wilderness. This short safari is designed for travelers with limited time but still want a real taste of Uganda’s wildlife and adventure without rushing the experience. The park is famous for the powerful Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge creating one of the most dramatic natural sights in East Africa. Beyond the falls, the park hosts over 76 mammal species including African elephants, lions, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, crocodiles, warthogs, chimpanzees and several antelope species. You’ll enjoy well-guided game drives across the savannah and a boat cruise along the Nile that brings you close to wildlife and the base of the falls. Bird lovers are also in for a treat with over 450 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork, Goliath heron, great blue turaco and white-thighed hornbill. This 3-day Uganda safari package gives you a complete and rewarding wildlife experience, making it one of the best short Uganda safari tours to book right now.
Price: $ 900
Price: $1,025
Itinerary
From your hotel in Entebbe, your driver guide will arrive early in the morning ready to transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll drive through Uganda’s major towns before finally arriving at Muchison Falls National Park. This journey also involves a stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an opportunity to witness the endangered mountain gorillas. You’ll drive to to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in Nakasongola on the same highway to Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll then enjoy a nature walk in the sanctuary for an opportunity to encounter the endangered endangered rhinos.
After tracking rhinos at Ziwa, you’ll continue with your drive to Murchinson Falls National Park, arriving in the late afternoon. Drive to your booked safari lodge and check in for relaxation. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Today you’ll enjoy two activities that are the major highlights of safari in Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll start with a sunrise game drive just after breakfast at your lodge. You’ll drive to the Nile Delta area, one of the most wildlife-populated areas in the park fo opportunities to witness various wildlife species found in the park. Murchison Falls National Park is home to lions, giraffes, buffalos, and various antelope species that you’ll witness during your safari game drive in the park.
After your morning adventure, you’ll drive back to your lodge where you’ll enjoy a short rest and a refreshing meal. After lunch, you’ll depart your lodge and drive to Paara jetty for a boat cruise experience to the bottom of the falls. A boat safari to the bottom of the falls offers opportunities to witness the spectacular beauty of the park, view wildlife, birdlife, and the opportunity to witness the magestic falls. After your boat safari, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Today is the last day of this safari. Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, depart the lodge and drive the top of the falls. You’ll enjoy a hiking adventure to the top of the falls where you’ll have an opportunity to witness the spectacular river racing through a narrow gorge. At the viewpoint, you’ll have an opportunity to take plenty of photographs before trekking back. After the hike, you’ll embark on transfer back to Kampala or entebbe.
Arrive in the late afternoon and drop off at your preferred drop-off point.
End of 3 Days Murchison Falls Uganda Safari
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 4x4 Tour vehicles
- Park Entrance Fees
- All Included Meals
- English speaking Tour Guide
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Additional activities
- Optional add-ons