It takes us Luwero triangle the area well known for fruits in the whole country then Rhinos, to on the way through masindi town, then later enter into the park Murchison falls, top of the falls, have lunch, after lunch, do the evening game drive late in the evening check in to your hotel, early morning game drive, Boat cruise, evening relax possibly go swimming depending the lodge you decide, early morning game drive return back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Day 1: lunch, top of the falls, evening game drive
Day2: morning Game drive, Boat cruise
Day 3 game drive and return back to Kampala
Itinerary
Day 1
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 the park You will go through the Luwero, and later have a stopover for Rhino tracking; here at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary you will find white rhinos.
After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park,
MFNP is Uganda’s largest conservation area in the country. It measures approximately 3,893 square kilometres (1,503 sq mi). The Victoria Nile bisects the park from east to west for a distance of about 115 kilometers (71 mi).
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
Up-market/Luxury: Paraa lodge,Bakers lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba safari lodge, Marchison river lodge, Fort marchisom
Budget: Redchilli, Heritage lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and Boat cruise on 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.
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
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Tour Includes;
- An English speaking full-time professional guide/driver
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation- Full board while on safari
- Ziwa Rhino trekking fees
- Transport (in a 4 x 4 land cruiser/ supercustom)
- Boat cruise fees
- Ferry crossings
- Touring and Photography
- Lunches enroute
- Ranger guide
- Bottled drinking water
Tour Excludes;
- Accommodation facilities while in Kampala hotels
- Any optional or extra activity not involved in the itinerary
- Visas
- International flights
- Other personal expenses like buying of crafts, cigars, souvenirs, tips, laundry services, and drinks
Extra/Optional activities;
- Bird watching
- Sport fishing
- Trekking Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest -Kaniyo Pabidi Forests