4 Days Murchison Falls Safari
4 days Murchison falls Safari: Zziwa Rhinos and Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
Murchison Falls National Park boasts of the largest population of Nile crocodiles, 76 mammals, over 450 bird species including the Shoebill Stork, dwarf kingfisher, great blue turaco the white-thighed hornbill, and the Goliath Heron. While in on a Murchison Falls Safari, you will also enjoy the game safaris, and boat trips on the River Nile.
4 Days Murchison Falls Safari
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 01: Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Day 02: Delta trip on the Nile, Afternoon game drive.
- Day 03: Morning game drive, afternoon boat safari to the falls + optional hike.
- Day 04: Transfer back to Entebbe in time for onward travel – End of the Safari
4 Days Murchison Falls safari
Day 01: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Early (07:30 am) start from Entebbe to zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your Rhino tracking Experience. Lunch en route. Continue to your accommodation tonight arriving on time for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Journey Time(s):
- ±4 hours from Entebbe to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- ±4 hours from Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to your Lodge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge. | Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 02: Shoebill Delta Trip & afternoon game drive
Early breakfast at the lodge restaurant and be ready to leave for the Paraa jetty to meet your guide for your shoebill tracking tour experience on the Nile river. The shoebill tracking in Murchison Falls is done on a small boat and sails downstream into the delta area. Expect to spot lots of birds and wildlife as you head down into the Marsh-filled delta area. Return to your lodge for lunch, and an afternoon siesta.
In the evening, you will join your guide for yet another game drive through the park with high chances of spotting some nocturnal species like lions & leopards en route to the lodge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.
Day 03: Morning game drive, afternoon boat safari on the Nile, Hike to the top of Falls & Transfer to Budongo forest.
This morning you may opt to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or start earlier with a game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch. Immediately after lunch, you will drive to the Paraa ferry landing to meet up with your afternoon boat safari to the bottom of the falls. Hike up to the top of the falls where you will meet your guide who will transfer you to your next accommodation In Budongo Forest. Dinner & overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Budongo Eco – Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 04: Chimpanzee tracking & transfer back to Entebbe/Kampala
Breakfast at 07:00 am, and thereafter you will be met by a site guide from the lodge who will brief you about chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, mentioning the do’s & dont’s of the forest, and thereafter he/she will guide you on the walk to find the chimps. Upon finding them you will be allowed up to an hour of viewing & photography. You immediately will return to your accommodation for checkout and transfer back to Entebbe / Kampala
Accommodation: Not included – can be arranged For EXTRA| Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini-Van
Our standard model of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of travelling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
We don’t publish fixed tour rates as our safari prices differ based on the number of persons traveling, and the type of accommodation – budget, mid-range to luxury.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour:
- 01 chimpanzee tracking permit per person (min. age is 15 years)’
- 03 nights’ accommodation as per the itinerary or similar.
- game drives as per the itinerary.
- A boat safari to the bottom of the falls.
- Hike to the top of the falls
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is not included in this tour:
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari
ADD 3 Days in the remote – less crowded Kidepo valley National Park
03 Days at Kidepo Valley National Park added to your 4 Days Murchison Falls safari, will allow you take in perhaps the best safari experience ever.
Kidepo Valley National Park is a very remote and less travelled path. The park is popular for amazing lion sightings, large buffalo herds with occasional show-ups of the rare and elusive cheetah and leopards. If you would like a cultural experience added while in Kidepo, this too is possible.
Contact us now to get this added to your 4 days Murchison falls Safari with Realm Africa Safaris™
See Sample Itinerary: 7 days Murchison Falls & Kidepo
