Overview of the 4 Days falls safari / 4 days Uganda wildlife safari in Murchison falls national park
This 4 days Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park gives you the best opportunity to explore Murchison Falls National Park Uganda as you engage in numerous activities which include a Uganda safari game drive, birding expedition, cultural encounter, hot air ballooning experience, fishing expedition and a classic boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
Murchison falls is a safari Uganda classic adventure destination which is a must-visit destination for any traveller who engages in a Uganda tour. Murchison falls is located 305 km outside of Kampala Uganda’s capital city in the northwestern region of Uganda in the districts of Buliisa, Nwoya, and Masindi. Murchison falls has wide biodiversity which includes 4 out of 5 of Africa’s big five game which are lions, African bush elephants, leopards and cape buffaloes. Other animals giraffes, Pumbas, bush backs and Jackson hartebeests.
Highlights of the 4 Days Murchison safari / 4 days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 1 of the 4 days Murchison falls safari: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls then enjoy an evening game drive
Day 2 of the 4 days Murchison safari: Do a birding excursion as well as a cultural encounter
Day 3 0f the 4 days Murchison safari: Have a hot air balloon exprience and an afternoon fishing session
Day 4 of the 4 days Murchison Safari: Undertake a boat cruise
Detailed Itinerary of the Days falls safari / 4 days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 1 of the 4 Days Murchison wildlife Safari / 4 days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up early and have an early breakfast as you wait for one of our experience to pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala to embark on this Uganda tours to Murchison falls. This transfer will be done in any of our safari cars like a 4×4 safari van, 4×4 luxury land cruiser, 4×4 super custom. The journey to Murchison falls national park takes about 5-6 hours. During this Uganda safari tours to Murchison enjoy the incredible road sightings and the nice short Uganda safari road stops that aim at giving you a chance to interact with the locals that are found here. Make a lunch stop at kabalega dinners restaurant then proceed to Murchison falls on your Uganda safari tour. The journey only comes to an end when you finally make it your lodge in Murchison falls. Take some time off to relax and restore your energy levels by relaxing in a comfortable and cozy bed. In the late afternoon, set off to a Uganda wildlife safaris game drive over the northern sector of Murchison falls this game drive leads into an encounter with wild animals such as lions, cape buffaloes, african bush elephants leopards which make up the 4 out of Africa’s big 5 game that are present here. Other animals you catch a glimpse of inlclude jackson hartebeest, antelopes as well as a wide range of antelopes. You can most definitely see many of these animals with a uganda safari trip to other uganda national park such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo National Park, Lake Mburo National Park the latter 2 parks have burchell zebras that are missing in murchison and lake mburo still offers a sight of the biggest antelopes the elands which are not found anywhere else in uganda. After this insightful game drive, return to the lodge for an overnight stay and dinner.
Accomodation options
Luxury: Paara safari lodge, Bakers Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Camp, Nile Safari
Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge,
Budongo Eco Lodge, Sambiya Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Camp, Twiga Tales, Boomu Women’s Camp, Heritage Safari
Lodge
Day 2 of the Days falls safari / 4 days Uganda wildlife safari in Murchison falls National Park
Kick-off this second day of this wildlife safari Uganda with a nice and warm breakfast then commence a Uganda birding safari excursion that sees you transfer to any of the famous uganda birdwatching spots in this tropical wilderness then indulge in a pure Uganda birding excursion which puts you in a position to see the some of the savanna plains such as the Abyssinian ground hornbill, Egyptian eagle, elusive shoebill stork and many others. You can have a similar birding experience with a uganda safari visit to the true birders haven semuliki national park and get to see some of 441 bird species that are found here. Return to the lodge for lunch. After sorting out any hunger issues relax in the lodge’s gardens as you get to take in the sweeping views of this magical wilderness and listen to the sounds of the wild. In the evening, transfer to one of the cultural communities that are found at the peripherals of this park. Have a royals welcome with incessant afro-beats and rhythms as well as dance. If you feel the music so appealing, join in and groove to the melody of Africa. Get enlightened on how the ladies make their unique handcrafted items such as mats, baskets, hats and beaded necklaces and bracelets. Listen to their tales about the problems they face as they share home with the great beasts that are found here. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Paara safari lodge, Bakers Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Camp, Nile Safari
Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge,
Budongo Eco Lodge, Sambiya Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Camp, Twiga Tales, Boomu Women’s Camp, Heritage Safari
Lodge
Day 3 of the 4 Days Murchison wildlife Safari / 4 days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up early in the morning and listen to the melodic music of the birds as they tweet to the new dawn. Transfer to a location designated to you by the hot air balloon operators. You will find the pilots of the hot air balloons that will take you on an amazing journey to the skies and give you the bird’s eye view of this sprawling savanna grasslands. After about 1.5 hours of hovering above these plains return to the ground and retreat to the lodge where you will enjoy a warm breakfast that awaits you on your return.
Relax in the lodge’s lounge or gardens as you wait for lunch to be served. After lunch transfer to Paara then engage in a uganda fishing safari expedition, take a fishing guide and transfer to one of the fishing spots where you cast your fishing rods and wait to land a big catch. If you are lucky, you can land a monstrous Nile Perch. The fishing policy here is catching and release hence after landing your catch take pictures with it then release back into the water. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Paara safari lodge, Bakers Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Camp, Nile Safari
Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge,
Budongo Eco Lodge, Sambiya Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Camp, Twiga Tales, Boomu Women’s Camp, Heritage Safari
Lodge
Day 4 of the 4 Days Murchison wildlife Safari / 4 days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Enjoy another round of breakfast then drive to the Paara where you get to begin your boat cruise to the bottom of the falls during this cruise, you will encounter numerous bird species that are found in the waters of the Nile. The hippos and the Nile crocodiles can easily be spotted during this cruise to the bottom of the falls. The end of this cruise leads to the beginning of the nature hike to the top of the falls. At the top of the falls see the spectacular falls as water fights to make it out of the 8m gorge then falling 43 meters below a cliff to create a spectacle as you have never seen before. After this truly insightful adventure at the top of the falls, embark on the return journey back to Kampala.
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