6 Days Murchison Falls and Chimpanzee trekking Safari
Murchison Falls National Park, also known as Kabalega National Park, is Uganda’s oldest and largest safari park, located 305 kilometers north of Kampala in Masindi District. Established as a wildlife reserve in 1926, it is home to 76 mammal species and 451 bird species. The park features the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile plunges 45 meters, creating stunning rapids over 80 kilometers. This area, part of the Murchison Falls Conservation Area, offers one of Uganda’s best wildlife experiences, accessible through Namib Safaris.
Murchison Falls National Park boasts diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, and various aquatic birds. Historical visitors have included Winston Churchill and Ernest Hemingway.
Visitors can enjoy wildlife safaris, launch trips to the falls, hikes to Devil’s Cauldron, birdwatching, and nature walks. Launch trips are popular for their close views of the falls, while hot air balloon rides offer aerial views of the wildlife.
The park features savannah, riverine forest, and woodland, housing species like kobs, Rothschild giraffes, hartebeests, leopards, lions, and numerous birds.
| Destination |
Murchison Falls, Zziwa Rhino Santuary and Budungo Forest |
| Activities |
Game drive and viewing, hike on top and boatcruise bottom of the falls, chimpanzee trekking, rhino trekking and nature walk |
| Duration |
6 Days and 5 Nights |
| Airport transfers |
Yes |
| Included |
- Full board accommodation
- All activities mentioned above unless labelled optional
- Transport, permit and entrance fees
- English speaking guide
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| Excluded |
- Personal items (International flight, visa, travel insurance and sourvenir)
- Additional accommodation before and after the end of the tour
- All activities not mentioned above
- Government imposed increase in taxes and fees
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This package is designed for groups, offering a variety of options that can be tailored to fit the guests’ budget and interest
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Details
Safari Highlights
- Experience game drives
- Cruise to the bottom of the falls
- Hike bottom of the falls and scenic views
- Zziwa Rhino trekking
- Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest
- Cultural encounters, and a photo at the Nile Delta
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your driver guide for a safari briefing, and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala for dinner and overnight stay.
Extra activities in Entebbe at Extra cost;
- Encounter the magnificent Shoebill at Mabamba Wetland
- Immerse yourself in wildlife at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center
- Discover the historical significance of Kigungu
- Engage with reptiles at Uganda Reptile Village
- Experience local culture at Nakiwogo Market
- Wander Entebbe Botanical Garden
Depart for Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Enjoy lunch en route and views of the falls upon arrival before checking in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Morning game drive followed by a boat cruise to the falls, with opportunities to see wildlife and birds.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest, observing primates in their habitat, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Nile Delta boat cruise to spot wildlife and birds, with the rest of the day at leisure before dinner and overnight accommodation.
Depart the lodge for Kampala with an en-route lunch, then drop off at Entebbe International Airport for your flight.
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