Murchison Falls Safari Fly-in
4 Days 3 Nights
Overview
Murchison Falls located in the northern part of Uganda is the largest conservation area at 3840. The park is traversed by the mighty River Nile and is one of the exciting National Park to visit during your Uganda safari. Murchison Falls National Park has several vegetation types ranging from swamps, and animals like lions, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, the rare shoebill stock, small primates and other savannah, marine and forest species. Visitors to Murchison Falls National Park should not miss out on spectacular game drives and boat cruises to the base of the falls and delta. One may need 2 to 4 days to explore Murchison Falls National Park.
Tour Summary
- Day 01: Domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park for an evening game afternoon game drive.
- Day 02: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls.
- Day 03: Delta cruise, Visit the top of the falls and evening game drive
- Day 04: Domestic flight back to Kampala/Entebbe for your departure flight.
Things to Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Tour can be customized
- Private tour
- Age Limit: 12 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
- You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)
- Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost
DAY 1: Start your 4 Day Murchison Falls National Park safari overview
You will be met by your guide and drive to Entebbe international Airport for your domestic to Pakuba Airstrip to start your 4Day Murchison Falls safari. You will meet your guide and drive to the lodge for refreshment and later have an afternoon game drive. This will be evening so you will transfer to your overnight accommodation.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Pakuba Safari Lodge
DAY 2: Morning game drive and boat cruise on the bottom of the falls.
After breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive and wildlife viewing of the wild game that include lions, buffaloes, elephants, several antelopes, leopards and so much more. The delta region is also very rich with water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and the rare shoebill stock. At Murchison Falls National Park, it is nature that gives so the fact that wild animals graze and move naturally, seeing any animal will depend on your luck of the day. Afterword’s, you will drive back to your lodge for lunch and then head for the afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls. This boat cruise to the base of the falls is seen as the highlight of all activities at Murchison Falls National Park since many water and land animals can be sighted. Expect to see lots of Buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, many water birds as you cruise up stream to the base of the falls where water squeezes itself into a narrow gorge to later explode as it flows down words. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Pakuba Safari Lodge
DAY 3: Delta Cruise on the Nile and afternoon game drive.
Early morning departure from the lodge with picnic Lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at the Jetty point. While on this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Giraffes, Elephants, and several other wild animals that flock the River Nile to drink water. Not forgetting the several bird species that can as well be spotted while on the boat. You will in the afternoon have a game drive as you head to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Meal Plan: Full board
Lodging: Pakuba Safari Lodge
DAY 4: Domestic flight back to Entebbe to end the trip
After breakfast, you will drive back to the Airstrip for your domestic flight back to Entebbe, and you can opt to flight out or transfer to the Hotel to end the trip
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
This is a private safari and is available upon request. It can be tailored to suite your needs and preferences. We can as well change accommodation/Lodges mentioned in the itinerary to the ones that you prefer. Please contact us with the dates you want to come, number of people in your group and we will check availability of rooms and permits and send you a quote.
Cost Includes
- Transfers to and from Kihihi/Kisoro Airstrip in Bwindi NP
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Cost excludes
- Gorilla permit at USD600.00 per person per trek or USD350.00 in April, May and November
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International and internal flights
- Uganda Visa (USD50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
- Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
STANDARD: 4X4 SAFARI VAN
Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari Vans customized for game viewing and photography. Each safari van comes with a professionally trained driver guide and fuel for the whole safari. Our Safari vans have viewing hatches and each client is entitled to a window seat. Our Vans can take up to eight people. We also have 4×4 Super Customs very comfortable and stable on the road. These carry up to 5 people with their luggage. We also have 4×4 RAV 4 for a group of two people
UPGRADE: 4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER
We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while IN THE VEHICLE). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as your smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed of a window seat.
