On the 6 Day Murchison Falls Safari you get to share the nights with the hippos, hike to the top the falls for the out-of-this-world view, take a boat safari and game drive in the park where primeval crocodiles and prehistoric shoebill share their home with the largest troop of chimpanzees in Uganda.
Highlights
- Visit the last White Rhinos in Uganda at Ziwa and stay in the stylish Bakers Lodge on the banks of the Nile
- Some of the best (and biggest) Tiger fish and Nile Perch in Africa
- Big game, Africa’s largest crocodiles and the elusive Shoebill
- Follow chimps racing through the treetops in nearby Budongo Forest
Trip Overview
Murchison Falls is a Lost World, as befits a park that is home to the largest crocodiles in Africa, where these primeval reptiles unchanged in nearly 150 mill years grow up to 6 metres long, bask on the banks of the Nile, underneath the thunderous falls from which the park takes its name. Giant Tiger fish and Nile Perch swim silently through waters of the river itself, daring those who take to the waters to test their resolve in the catch and release fishing for which the area is famous. Huge elephant herds are rumoured to contain some of Africa’s biggest tuskers and the holy grail of birds, the 5ft tall, prehistoric Shoebill Stork, hunts among the reeds in an area famed for its sightings of this enigmatic creature. If this still isn’t wild enough for you, then head to the budongo forest, where chimpanzees crash their way through the canopies as hornbills and fly-catchers take flight. After all this adventure, crack open a cold beer and relax at the exclusive Bakers Lodge camp, sumptuous dinners are followed by tales around the campfire.
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Trip Summery
Day 1: Arival at Entebbe
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park (Flying/Driving)
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 5: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park – Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arival at Entebbe
Transfer to Papyrus Guest House for overnight.
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park (Flying/Driving)
Drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to catch a glimpse at the last White Rhinos in Uganda.
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park and is divided by the Nile. Its landscape varies from dense rainforest in the south west to savannah in the north west. There is prime game viewing here, especially along the Buligi Circuit. You’ll also find the world-famous Murchison Falls, where you can see the Nile tumbling 40 metres into a gorge below.
Murchison Falls Boat Trip
Today you will join a shared boat excursion venturing upstream to the base of the falls. Game viewing along the riverside is prolific as well as birding including the possibility to see the unusual shoebill stork found in some areas of the delta. Once at the falls the boat will dock and you will be expected to climb up the path to the car park where your guide and vehicle will be waiting.
You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls Game Drive
Take a game drive today in Uganda’s largest national park, which is cut in half by the Nile. Explore a varied landsape from dense rainforest on the hilly ranges in the south-west to undulating savannah in the north-west. The prime area for game viewing is the peninsula between the Victoria and the Albert Nile’s, known as the Buligi Circuit, where the concentration of animals is the highest including an increasing number of excellent lion sightings along with the famous and elusive shoebill stork.
You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park
Full day Murchison Falls Activities
You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board
Day 5: Murchison Falls National Park
Full day Murchison Falls Activities
You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board
Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park – Entebbe
Fly Murchison Falls National Park to Entebbe
Fly back home
What is Included
- Accommodation and full board basis
- Park Entrance Fees
- Internal local flights
- Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
- Transfers as detailed
What is excluded
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
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