This safari takes you through Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive and boat launch cruise. The tour begins and ends in Kampala.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
This morning, we depart for Murchison Falls National Park arriving in the
afternoon. The drive will take 5-6 hours, taking a stop over at Masindi
hotel for lunch. We will visit the top of Murchison Falls. Here, the Nile
River is forced through a narrow gap in the rock before plunging 140 feet
down. From here we will continue on, taking a ferry across the river, viewing
hippos, elephants, buffalos and other animals along the river banks.
Dinner and overnight at:
Paraa Safari Lodge
/ Nile
Safari Lodge / Chobe
Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Sambiya River
Lodge (Midrange)
Red
Chilli Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
We depart on an early morning game drive in this park, with excellent opportunities
to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks,
Uganda kobs, topi and much more. This drive will be in the Kasenyi area
of the park. Then, we will enjoy a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
and into Lake Edward. This cruise provides great bird watching and game
viewing.
Dinner and overnight at:
Paraa Safari Lodge
/ Nile
Safari Lodge / Chobe
Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Sambiya River
Lodge (Midrange)
Red
Chilli Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 3 : Return to Kampala
We will depart for Kampala arriving in the late afternoon. Lunch en route
in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel or Agip Motel. A stop-over is made
at the Equator for photography.