Spend the most unforgettable three days taking full advantage of the raw natural beauty of Uganda’s largest and oldest protected area on this 3-day Murchison Falls safari. You will see its diverse wildlife species, a myriad of landscapes that include the powerful Murchison Falls, sweeping savannah plains, woodland, the Victoria Nile, and valleys that dissect through the park. Prepare to be wowed by its formidable splendor at every turn.
After a wonderful night's sleep and delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be briefed by your Vija representative and guide before being taken by a safari Land Cruiser to the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park.
You will spend about 7 – 8 hours on the road, and this comes with a rhino tracking tour at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Spend about 2 – 3 hours tracking one of the big five animals (the southern white rhinoceros) in the wild, accompanied by views of birds and other animals like warthogs, waterbucks, and Uganda Kobs among others. Have lunch at Amuka Safari Lodge, and then continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening to settle in at the safari lodge.
Accommodation:
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drive Time: 7 – 8 hours
Activities of the day: Rhino tracking and possibly top of the falls walk
After a sumptuous breakfast, we set off early for a 3 – 4 hour safari game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. This protected area contains over 80 species of mammals, some of which include lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, Olive Baboons, Bushbucks, vervet monkeys, elephants, buffaloes, topis, and hartebeests. Most of these animals will likely be spotted during this drive.
You will come across different ecosystems and landscapes, which you will be photographing. After this adventure, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch and relax before the next activity.
The next activity is a boat ride. We drive to Paraa Jetty for a briefing and then set out for an exciting adventure to discover why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa. Spend 2 hours cruising along the Nile towards the bottom of the falls, with endless views of animals like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and birds. You will end the boat ride with beautiful sunset views before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drive Time: 7 – 8 hours
Activities of the day: Game drive and boat ride to the bottom of the falls
Enjoy breakfast and say goodbye to Murchison Falls National Park with more views to look out for while exiting the lodge and driving back to the capital. You will be taken to the airport or your place of lodging at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive Time: 7 – 8 hours