6 Days Murchison Falls Safari
This Uganda Safari of 6 Days takes you to Murchison Falls National Park – the largest national park in Uganda – home to four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, cape buffalo and elephants and the world’s most powerful waterfall – Murchison Falls.
On this safari, you will engage in a Kampala City Tour visiting some of the fascinating sites in the city including the Bahai Temple, Uganda Martyrs Shrine and Kabaka’s Palace giving you an insight in the history and culture of Uganda.
Highlights of 6 Days Murchison Falls Safari
· Day 1: Arrival
· Day 2: Kampala City Tour
· Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
· Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
· Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest
· Day 5: Full Day Game Drive
· Day 6: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 6 Days Murchison Falls Safari
Day 1: Arrival
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver guide and be transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day, enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel – Luxury, Forest Cottages – Midrange
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Kampala City Tour
After breakfast, you will meet your driver guide and go out for a Kampala City Tour, visiting The Bahai Temple, Kasubi Tombs, The Uganda Martyrs Shrine and the King’s Palace. On this visit, you will learn more about Uganda and its history and cultures.
Accommodation – Sheraton Hotel – Luxury, Forest Cottage – Midrange
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park wsith a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will track the endangered rhinos on foot. Enjoy lunch in Masindi and continue to Murchison Falls National Park, head to the top of Murchison Falls to watch the River Nile as it squeezes through a narrow gorge of 7 meters to form to Murchison Falls – the most powerful waterfall in the world. Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation – Nile Safari Lodge – Luxury, Pakuba Safari Lodge – Midrange
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Enjoy breakfast and go for a full day Murchison Falls Safari, today you will explore Murchison Falls National Park on game drive and boat cruise on River Nile.
Your driver guide will pick you up and go for a morning game drive which is the best time to spot the animals as they are at their most active and the sun is not very hot. Also, the animals are eager to go out and feed. Morning game drive also offers an opportunity to spot nocturnal animals as they retreat back to their dens and hideouts. Expect to encounter lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants and several species of antelopes.
Return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon return to the park for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile leading you to the bottom of Murchison Falls. On this cruise you will spot one of the largest populations of Nile crocodiles and hippos in the world, several bird species and big mammals like elephants and buffaloes along the banks.
Accommodation – Nile Safari Lodge – Luxury, Pakuba Safari Lodge – Midrange
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest
Wake up early for breakfast, then head to the Budongo Forest headquarters for briefing about chimpanzee trekking and the right way to behave while in the presence of the chimpanzees.
Budongo Forest is one of the best places to see chimpanzees in Uganda, with your guide you will embark on a guided primate walk in the lush expanses of the tropical forest in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. Along the trek you will see other forest creatures including majestic black and white colobus monkeys, lively red-tailed monkeys, and an array of vibrant bird species.
Upon locating the chimpanzees, marvel at their behaviors as you spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch in awe as they eat, rest, and play, offering you a rare glimpse into their daily lives amidst the lush surroundings of Budongo Forest.
Return to your lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the day at rest reminiscing at the day’s adventure.
Accommodation – Nile Safari Lodge – Luxury, Pakuba Safari Lodge – Midrange
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive
Today we head back to Murchison Falls for a full day game drive, exploring a different region of this impressive park which is home to a variety of wildlife species which you will see from the comfort of your safari vehicle. Some of the animals to lookout for include lions, leopards, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, Uganda kobs among others.
Accommodation – Nile Safari Lodge – Luxury, Pakuba Safari Lodge – Midrange
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Departure
Enjoy early breakfast, check out of your lodge and embark on a journey to Kampala with en-route lunch. You will be dropped at the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 6 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari
