Overview
On this 2 days Murchison Falls Safari you'll most likely catch a glimpse of Africa's Big Five. The Africa big 5 are among the most dangerous, yet most popular species for big-game hunters and safari tourists – these include the African Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, African Leopard, and Rhinoceros.
Tracking down footprints of the African BIG FIVE always tops our list for this safari tour. From the King of the Jungle, the African Lions and the cunning rear Leopard to the largest land mammal the Elephants, the once extinct white Rhinos and the aggressive Buffaloes. Have your checklist ready, we will take you on the most sought after Safari in Africa. Your hunting gear is your camera with that trusted lens, let's plan this trip now!
What to Expect
- Hotel pickup and drop off within Entebbe/Kampala
- Game drives for Africa's Big Five
- Boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Itinerary
Day 1: To Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast or packed breakfast, we begin our panoramic drive northwards through the famous Luwero Triangle via Masindi. We shall have packed lunch from Masindi and thereafter proceed to the Murchison falls Main gate. Check in to the park and drive straight to the ferry area to catch up with the 2 o'clock Boat cruise to the Bottom of the falls. After lunch, go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, an experience not to be missed! Here you will see the River Nile said to be the Longest river in the world crush through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison Falls. While on the cruise you may see Hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, Waterbucks and Uganda Kobs among others. This is also the zone of many birds, with species like Goliath Heron, Egyptian Geese, Pelicans, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Hornbill, Cormorant and the rare Shoebill stork. Depending on accommodation facility, if we are staying at Pakuba lodge we have a chance of doing an evening game drive enroute to the lodge.
Drive time: ~7 hours
Budget accommodation: Red Chilli Camp.
Mid Range accommodation: Fort Murchison, Pakuba lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge
Luxury accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Nile safari Lodge or Fort Murchison Lodge.
Day 2: In Murchison Falls National Park
Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savanna down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan. Animals you may see include: Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild's Giraffe, Jackson's Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Spotted Hyena and if you are lucky we can as well sight the rear Leopard in the park. Thereafter transfer to Kampala/Entebbe.
End of Safari.
Important Information
- Departure Point: Hotel pickup and drop off within Entebbe/Kampala