3 Days Murchison falls Wildlife Safaris
This 3 Days Murchison falls Wildlife Safaris takes you to explore Uganda’s largest park, Murchison Falls National Park, located in Northwestern Uganda, encompassing an area of 3,840 square kilometers and designated as a game reserve in 1926. It is categorized as Savannah grasslands, with the Victoria Nile flowing through, dividing it into the northern and southern banks. Murchison Falls hosts over 451 avian species, including the Great Blue Turaco, Goliath Heron, Shoebill, and Dwarf Kingfisher, alongside 76 mammal species, a substantial population of Nile crocodiles, and the impressive Murchison Falls, which cascade through a gorge measuring 8 meters in width. Ultimately, you will have the chance to experience both our Uganda safari game drives and the boat excursions on the Nile River.
Day 1: Journey to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 1 of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safaris, Following an early breakfast, your driver-guide will collect you from your accommodation at 7:00 am and provide a briefing regarding your 3 days Murchison falls Wildlife Safaris. Subsequently, you will embark on a six-hour journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will traverse Luwero and thereafter pause at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, where both black and white rhinos can be observed.
Following the tracking, there will be a stop in Masindi for lunch. Afterward, travel to the park, where you will make the necessary charges for access. Then, drive towards the summit of the falls, during which you may observe many animals, including warthogs and baboons. Experiencing the summit of the falls is remarkable, as one observes the majestic cascade navigating between the rocks in an 8-meter valley. Capture as many photographs as possible. Subsequently, proceed to the lodge, unwind for the entire evening, partake in dinner, and stay overnight.
Accommodation alternatives: Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli (Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury) Meal Schedule: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning safari and a boat excursion on the Nile
On this day 2 of 3 Days Murchison falls Wildlife Safaris , wake up early and enjoy breakfast at 6:30 am. Subsequently, your driver and ranger guide will collect you from the lodge to commence your game drive at 7:00 am. Throughout the drive, you will get the opportunity to observe several creatures, including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, waterbucks, and various bird species.
Following the game drive at approximately 11:40 am, return to the resort to refresh and have lunch in preparation for the afternoon boat cruise. While in the boat, you will observe several Nile crocodiles, hippopotamuses, buffaloes, and elephants along the banks of the Nile, as well as an array of gorgeous birds, including singing species such as bee-eaters, colorful kingfishers, and the shoebill stork, among others. The boat excursion will transport you to the base of Murchison Falls, where you will have a clear view of the majestic cascades.
You may choose to hike to the summit, where your driver guide will transport you back to the resort. Partake in meals and an overnight stay.
Accommodation alternatives: Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli (Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury) Comprehensive Meal Plan: Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Departure/Return to Kampala
Day 3 of 3 days Murchison falls Wildlife Safaris, Enjoy your breakfast; thereafter, embark on another game drive in the morning en route to Kampala. Your experience will be remarkable as you observe diverse animal species, predominantly in the grasslands, including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and numerous bird species.
Depart from the park, pause in Masindi for lunch, then proceed to Kampala, arriving in the evening. Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Lunch End of the trip Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda. It spans an area of 2840 square kilometers over two districts: Amuru and Masindi.
Directions to Murchison Falls
This is a renowned safari destination in Uganda, celebrated for its diverse wildlife and the breathtaking Murchison Falls, from which the park derives its name. The park serves as a habitat for a variety of Ugandan safari wildlife, including the “big five”: leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and lions. The park once housed rhinos, but by 1983, they had become extinct due to rampant poaching and the guerrilla warfare that plagued Uganda in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The park also contains hippos, ostriches, giraffes, hartebeest, crocodiles, Uganda kob, and antelopes. Chimpanzees and monkeys are abundant in Rabongo Forest and Caniyo Pabidi Forest. Bwindi National Park hosts various avian species, including the rare shoebill, yellow-footed flycatcher, white-thighed hornbill, herons, ducks, fish eagles, and kingfishers.
Murchison Falls National Park is traversed by the mighty River Nile, which flows from east to west for 71 km. The Nile separates Murchison Falls Park between northern and southern regions. This barrier significantly contributed to the preservation of the northern region from poachers. The river crossing posed significant challenges for poachers primarily originating from the south. The northern region is endowed with a significantly greater number of wild animals compared to the southern region, which has seen extensive poaching. Nevertheless, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has reinforced its initiatives to protect this area from hunters and poachers.
Things to do at Murchison Falls National Park include
Game drives predominantly occur in the northern region of this park due to a higher concentration of wildlife compared to the southern area. The game drives commence early in the morning around 6:00 am.
Boat cruise This is the pinnacle of any safari in Murchison Falls National Park. The cruise lasts approximately three hours. This tour will see many hippos, waterbucks, Nile crocodiles, and buffaloes, along with numerous birds and other distinctive African animals inhabiting a savanna ecosystem. The boat excursion leads to the base of Murchison Falls, with the optimal time for enjoyment being the afternoon when numerous animals gather along the banks to refresh themselves.
Hiking to the top of the falls
You may choose to ascend to the summit of a cliff adjacent to the narrow gorge through which the powerful Nile cascades before plummeting over 40 meters below.
Chimpanzee tracking and bird observation in Kaniyo Pabidi Kaniyo Pabidi is a natural forest located within the Budongo Forest Reserve, home to a diverse array of animals, including several chimpanzees and various bird species. It serves as an ideal substitute for conventional wildlife drives and boat excursions. You may see chimpanzees or engage in avian observation.
Sport fishing for the formidable Nile perch and tiger fish presents an exhilarating yet demanding experience for anglers, conducted both upstream and downstream of the Murchison Falls.
Accommodation options at Murchison Falls National Park encompass a diverse array of facilities, ranging from affordable to mid-range and luxury accommodations.
Murchison Falls National Park, also known as kabelega National Park, is one of Uganda’s earliest national parks, founded in 1926. The park is located in northwestern Uganda, situated between Lake Albert and the Victoria Nile, and is part of the Murchison Falls Conservation Area.
This park is encircled by several remarkable features, including the Karuma Falls, the Victoria Nile, Lake Albert, and the formidable Murchison Falls. It also hosts a diverse array of wildlife, including all of the “big five”: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo.
Wildlife at Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls National Park, although experiencing significant declines in rhinoceros populations due to hunting and poaching in the 1980s, boasts a diverse array of species. It encompasses approximately 76 distinct species of mammals, including the “big five.” Some rhinos are present in the park today. The park is home to several creatures, including elephants, leopards, lions, kob, buffaloes, oribi, waterbuck, Rothschild giraffes, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, mongooses, vervet monkeys, and chimpanzees. Chimpanzee trekking is a favored pursuit within the park.
Murchison Falls boasts a diverse avifauna, with 460 distinct bird species documented. It is an excellent location for avian observation and wildlife viewing. One can observe the African fish eagle, the exceedingly uncommon shoebill stork, the African skimmer, the grey-crowned crane, the goliath heron, Spotted and Verreaux’s owls, the silver bird, among numerous more.
Wildlife observation in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda. It boasts diverse animals, avian species and several adventurous pursuits. Wildlife observation is favorable throughout the year, including during the wet season. A three-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park will do.
The optimal period for game viewing or following chimpanzees in Murchison Falls is during the dry season. The visibility of the animals is enhanced when the pathways are arid, unobstructed, and easily traversable. The optimal period for avian observation is during the rainy season, characterized by heightened bird activity.
Activities at Murchison falls & best to visit
This park offers numerous attractions and activities. Game drives, birdwatching possibilities, and boat excursions along the Nile River are available. One can visit Murchison Falls and Karuma Falls to witness their grandeur firsthand. Visitors may partake in camping and picnicking within the park, engage in guided nature hikes in the Rabongo forest, or embark on chimpanzee trekking adventures. Recall the great weather in this park. Murchison Falls National Park offers tourists on a Ugandan safari the chance to experience Africa at its finest.