Murchison Tour(3days)
With Budongo forest in the South, the Rift Valley escarpment, open savannah amidst scattered trees in the Northern part of the park, Murchison Falls National Park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty River Nile. With the mighty falls forming splendid roars as the waters gasps through the narrow gorge. This stretch of River provides one of Uganda’s most memorable Wildlife spectacles.
Famous For: Elephants, Lions, Buffalos, Leopards, Hippos, Uganda kob, Rothschild’s Giraffe, crocodiles, Chimpanzees, and a variety of bird species.
Activities: Game drives, boat cruise on the river Nile, Top of the Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, Bird watching.
Who can participate: Anyone can join this safari
When to go: The best period is the dry season, however safari tours are arranged at any time of the year.
Day 1: Top of the Murchison Falls
Early in the morning drive Northwards through the famous Luwero triangle and stop over at Masindi Hotel for lunch. Drive to the park in time to enjoy the spectacular falls where the mighty Nile perfects its beautiful falls creating a thunderous roar. Take an Evening game drive before you retire to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (B).
Day 2: Game drive in the park and launch trip along river Nile.
Early in the morning, take a game drive. View Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Bushbucks, Lions and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure. After lunch, proceed for an exciting launch trip upstream to view the falls and riverside wildlife. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles, water birds along the river banks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, one of the best sites for primate viewing. Have lunch in Masindi. Return to Kampala at leisure.
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