4 Days in Murchison Falls
Uganda has a total area of 236,040 sq. km, bordered by Kenya in the East and Tanzania in the South, Rwanda in the South west, DR Congo to the west and South Sudan to the North, making it a landlocked country. It lies at 10S to 40N Latitude and 300 to 350 East Longitude, so it is astride the Equator.1 00 N, 32 00 E.
The country, however, is well watered and fertile. Although it lies at the Equator, it receives about three rainy seasons a year, with Lake Victoria, The Nile, the many forests and the Rwenzori mountains determining much of the climate. In forest ecosystems it rains regularly and weather is unpredictable. Water covers 36,330 sq. km, about 15% of Uganda’s area. The country is rich in wildlife, game, birds, and a vast culture of over 50 tribes occupying this beautiful, green country.
In Uganda alone a birder will enjoy twelve percent of bird species in the world; a tracker will find half of the world’s gorillas; an explorer will have an opportunity to see more than 7% of the world’s mammals. For the discerning traveler the potential for Ecotourism here is enormous, and the discreet have tapped into it.
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe Airport & Transfer to Kampala
Meet and greet by our smiling guides and transfer to your hotel in Kampala for overnight. Safari briefing.
O/N: Kampala Serena BB (high level)
Day 2: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park-Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, check out and head North taking a gentle drive to Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Along the way, you will stop at the famous Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your chance to walk alongside the endangered rhinoceros who call the sanctuary home.
Lunch break and then continue on to Murchison Falls National Park. Dinner and overnight at your preferred accommodation. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours].
O/N: Fort Murchison FB (mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge FB (high level)
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Have an early morning game viewing north of the Nile. Resting after lunch, have a launch trip to the bottom of the mighty exciting falls, with crocodiles, and a vast array of birds including the rare shoebill stork, lounging on the banks of the Nile.
Hippos are everywhere! Disembark from the boat and take a hike to the top of the falls – the most powerful waterfall in the world.
O/N: Fort Murchison FB (mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge FB (high level)
Day 4: Departure
Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy breakfast. as you head back to Entebbe and Fly out.
Tour Includes
- Daily breakfast
- Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour)
- Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary
- Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
- All transfers, fuel with 4×4 vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
Tour Excludes
- Meals in Kampala or Entebbe
- Other optional activities
- Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
- Air tickets
- Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry
- Visa fees for Uganda
- All flight tickets for the clients
