5 Day Murchison Falls

Location Details

Murchison falls game Park is the biggest national park in Uganda with an area of 3840sqkm.The River Nile divides the park into North and South sectors and forms the impressive Murchison Falls where it flows over the western rift valley escarpment. Here the river is forced through a seven metre wide gap in the rocks and cascades down a steep 43 metre drop.

Uganda Safari at Murchison falls national park

Uganda Safari at Murchison falls national park

If you travel by road, it is a 3-hour drive from Kampala to Masindi, 217 km on tarmac and 40 km in high-grade murram, then an additional 2 hours from Masindi to the falls on murram.

Any time of the year

Accommodation and lodging:  There are a number of accommodation facilities at Murchison falls national park which include the following.

Sambiya Lodge: This lodge is the closest to the top of the Murchison Falls and it situated besides a ravine in a forested area.

Red Chilli Hideaway: These are basic and budget level of accommodation available at Murchison Falls park.

Paraa Lodge: This is a large two storey establishment with an upstairs restaurant and adjacent terrace.

Nile Safari Camp: Situated on the banks of the Nile River, half way between Murchison Falls and Lake Albert this is an exclusive tented camp and log cabin combination levering beautiful views.

Safari Itinerary

Day ONE:
On Arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be met by a Real Africa excursions representative. Who will take you to your hotel in Kampala.

Our experienced guide will then take you through the sights and sounds of this hilly city. Meet people renown for their friendliness and visit cultural sites. You can also use this time to change your money into shillings or Dollars if you want.

The tour can include the Uganda museum, Kasubi tombs, Makerere University, Nakasero market, Craft markets, Namirembe and Rubaga Cathedrals, Kibuli mosque, Kabaka’s lake and more and then return to your hotel

Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

DAY Two:
Leave Kampala and travel through the Luwero triangle stopping over at Masindi hotel for lunch. Drive to the park via Budongo forest through the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley in time to enjoy the spectacular falls where the Nile thunders and roars at the falls forming rainbow in a plume of the spray.
You will have an evening game drive and then go to your lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

DAY THREE:
After early breakfast, drive to the northern part of the park for a game drive. You will see Elephants, buffaloes, oribis, bushbucks, lion, and a variety of bird species. After lunch, go for a two-hour launch trip up to the bottom of the Murchison falls where appalling water squeezes through the narrow gorge. This give you an opportunity to see Uganda’s hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds along the river banks. You then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

DAY FOUR:
After breakfast, cross the river back via Budongo forest and have lunch in Masindi. You then drive back to Kampala at leisure arriving late in the evening.

Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

DAY FIVE:
Depending on the time of your flight, we shall conduct a Kampala city tour before your Airport transfer.
You can go souvenir hunting, and get ready for the 40 minutes ride to Entebbe Airport, A Real Africa excursions company representative will see off.

Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

When to go:

The safari cost quote will include:
Lunch en route a
Park entrance fees
Ferry crossing
A two hour boat trip along the Nile
Full board accommodation
Transportation by a 4×4 vehicle
Divers fees and allowance
Park ranger fees
Relevant Uganda government taxes.

The safari quote shown excludes any personal costs like: drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc

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