2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Masindi Town
Our 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Masindi Town visits Uganda’s Largest National Park. While on this safari you will have the opportunity to Trek chimpanzees (0ptional: $120 per person), experience a game safari, a boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls, and a hike to the top of the falls.
Murchison Falls National Park boasts the largest population of Nile crocodiles, 76 mammals, and over 450 bird species including the Shoebill Stork, dwarf kingfisher, great blue turaco the white thighed hornbill, and the Goliath heron. While on a Murchison Falls Safari, you will also enjoy game safaris and boat trips on the River Nile.
From $380 per person
based on 02 people sharing* excludes Chimpanzee permit for Budongo – $120 per permit
Tour Price Includes: 01 Nights Accommodation with Meals, Park Fees, Game Drives, Boat Safari, and Ground Transportation to/from Masindi – return.
Tour Starts: Masindi Town
Ends: Masindi Town.
Tour visits: Murchison Falls National Park.
No. of Nights: 01 night.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Masindi to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive, a boat cruise on the Nile – Thereafter transfer back to Masindi.
2 Days Murchison Falls Safaris from Masindi Town
Day 01: Transfer From Masindi to Murchison Falls Via Budongo Forest
Breakfast at your hotel in Masindi; thereafter your guide will meet and give you an insightful briefing about your safari to Murchison Falls. After the briefing, you will drive towards Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route stop at Budongo Forest for chimpanzee Tracking (Optional: Costs an Extra $120 per person), and then drive to your lodge in time for check-in, dinner, and overnight accommodation.
Accommodation:
- Red Chili Rest camp (Budget).
- Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange).
- Paraa Lodge (Upmarket).
Meal Plan: Lunch en route, and Dinner at the lodge.
Day 02: Morning game drive, Afternoon Boat safari to the Falls & return to Masindi
Breakfast; thereafter go for a morning game safari inside the heart of Murchison Falls National Park in search of lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, Kobs, oribis, and over 460 bird species roam this beautiful park. return to your Lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will go on a Murchison Falls boat safari to the Falls. This trip on the River Nile can be very rewarding with numerous sights of hippos, Buffaloes, elephants, and of course the Nile crocodile.
OPTIONAL : (ADD US$15 – subject to prevailing water levels)
You might opt to hike up to the top of Murchison Falls on a well-built trail in the company of Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide. This 5 Km hike can, however, be strenuous so we recommend fair fitness levels for travelers Intending to do this hike. Alternatively, if the water levels don’t favor hiking to the top, you can arrange with your guide to drive to the top.
Read more about the Murchison Falls Hike.
After your boat safari, your guide will then transfer you back to your hotel/residence in Masindi. This marks the end of your 2 days at Murchison Falls Safari starting in Masindi
Accommodation: Not included but can be arranged at EXTRA Cost. | Meals: Breakfast & lunch.
Number of Persons Staying in Budget Lodge Staying at Midrange Lodge Staying at Luxury/upmarket Lodge
1 $480
2 $380pp
3 $350pp
4 $340pp
5 $290pp
6 $250pp
* Pp - per person.
* Rates above exclude Chimpanzee Permits in Budongo Forest - $120 per permit.
*All rates above are subject to change without prior notice.
Tour Price Quoted Include:
- 01 nights accommodation.
- Meals plan B&B
- Park Entry fees.
- Game drives.
- Boat trip to the Falls.
- Hike to the top of falls (Optional: cost $15 – Pay directly to UWA official).
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari
Add Chimpanzee Tracking In Budongo Forest ( Extra $ 120 per person)
If you have some EXTRA time, you may opt to Add-on Chimp Tracking In Budongo Forest Inside Murchison Falls National Park.
If you are interested in Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest, – Kindly let us know you so we can pre-book this with the relevant authorities. You can’t do this on Last-minute.
Learn more about chimpanzee tracking In Budongo Forest
Alternative Murchison Falls Safaris Starting from Masindi Town
