2 Days Murchison falls safari
The 2 days Murchison falls safari is a short and interesting safari that will take you to the largest and most visited national parks located in northern part of Uganda. Murchison falls national park is a home of different wildlife species including elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Oribi, Jacksons hartebeest, giraffes, leopards lions and over 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork. During the 2 days Murchison falls safari, you will be able to view different animals like buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs, lions, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, hippos, Nile crocodiles, warthogs, giraffes among others during the game drive and boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.
Highlights of the 2 days Murchison falls safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park-afternoon boat cruise
Day 2: Morning game drive and departure to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park-afternoon boat cruise
Depending on your location in Kampala or Entebbe on the first day of the 2 days Murchison falls safari, you will be picked by our driver guide very early in the morning and then start the journey to Murchison falls national park which is located in northern part of Uganda. The journey takes about 5 to 6 hours’ drive and upon arrival in the park, you will continue to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of falls which takes about 2 to 3 hours. During the boat cruise, you will be able to enjoy great views of the scenery, view hippos and Nile crocodiles in water, view other animals like buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks along the shores, water birds like hornbills, cormorants, bee-eaters, kingfishers, fish eagles among others. After the boat cruise, you will drive to the top of falls where you will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfall, take great photos among others. From the top of falls, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Luxury accommodation: Nile safari lodge, Paraa safari lodge
Super midrange accommodation: Murchison River lodge, Twiga lodge
Midrange accommodation: Tilenga safari lodge, Pakuba safari lodge
Budget accommodation: Parkside safari lodge, Fort Murchison lodge
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and departure to Kampala
After having an early breakfast on the second day of the 2 days Murchison falls safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to go for a morning game drive where you will be able to view animals like elephants, lions, giraffes, Jacksons hartebeest, leopards, buffaloes, bush bucks, waterbucks, warthogs, Uganda kobs, oribi, view different bird species among others. After the morning game drive, you will drive out of the park and start the journey back to Kampala with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Kampala, your driver guide will drop you off at Entebbe international airport for your international flight or drop off at your hotel in Kampala.
End of 2 days Murchison falls safari
2 days Murchison falls safari includes
- Park entrance fees/ Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Top of falls drive
- Experienced English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
2 Days Murchison falls safari excludes
- International air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities and accommodation not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like such as laundry services, buying souvenirs, crafts, Alcoholic drinks, hiring a porter, tipping among others.
