5 Days – Murchison Falls Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights Days
Kampala, Uganda → Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda
Wildlife
Easy
Why Choose This Safari?
This five-day journey takes you from Kampala into the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls country. The Victoria Nile is the star of the trip. It flows from Lake Victoria to Lake Albert and forces its way through a gap only about 7 metres wide before it drops over the falls, which stand about 43 metres high. Murchison Falls National Park covers about 3,893 square kilometres and is home to 76 mammal species and around 450 bird species. Game drives over the open plains, a river cruise to the foot of the falls and a guided walk through Budongo Forest, where chimpanzees are tracked, make this a varied and memorable safari.
Safari Highlights
- We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodation in similar Lodges/TentedCamps in case of non – availability
- Upgrades are available eg To Luxury Accommodation Safari
- Tour above can be customized based on your needs or requirements
Destinations to Travel
Kampala · Masindi · Murchison Falls National Park · Lake Albert · Budongo Forest
Itinerary
Day 1 — Kampala to Murchison Falls
Your driver collects you from your Kampala hotel in the morning, and you drive through Uganda’s green, rolling countryside to Masindi for lunch. After lunch you continue towards the Nile, with game viewing along the way, and visit the top of the falls to see the water thunder over the edge. You then check in at your lodge. An evening game drive may be available, depending on your lodge. You have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 2 — Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Cruise
You enjoy an early cup of coffee at 6:00 am, then set out on an early morning game drive across the rolling plains. Lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffaloes and elephants are among the animals you might see. Birders can look for the secretary bird, black-chested snake eagle, tawny and martial eagles, and carmine and swallow-tailed bee-eaters. The route crosses Borassus palm forest and grassland savannah down to Lake Albert, where the Albert Nile flows north into South Sudan. In the afternoon you take a boat trip to the foot of the falls, where the Nile thunders through a gap about 7 metres wide. You can also travel downriver towards the delta where the Nile enters Lake Albert. Along the banks you may see Nile crocodiles and large pods of hippos. You have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3 — Murchison Falls
You wake at 6:00 am for an early morning game drive and watch the sunrise over the park. Back at the lodge you have breakfast, then visit the top of the falls and walk down to their base to experience the power of the water at close quarters. The afternoon is free to relax at the lodge. You have all meals and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 4 — Chimpanzee Trek in Budongo Forest
After breakfast you set out for primate tracking in Budongo Forest, a tropical forest home to a rich variety of wildlife, birds, butterflies, colobus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys. Around 600 chimpanzees are estimated to live in the forest. The guided forest walk is a memorable way to see Uganda’s wildlife, though sightings can’t be guaranteed. You rest and relax in the afternoon, and you have all meals and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5 — Masindi to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast you check out from the lodge and drive back through the Ugandan countryside, with lunch en route. You arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in time for your onward flight. The international flight is not included.
What's Included
Rate Includes
- Arrival and departure Airport Transfers
- Flying Doctors - Emergence air rescue from any point of the safari circuit
- All entrance fees.
- Full board accommodation on tour
- Transport based on excellent Safari Vehicle rebuilt for a comfortable game viewing
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on an excellent Vehicle/ car
- Driver's Salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Boat Cruise on the Nile to the Bottom of the fall
- Chimpanzee tracking permits for Budongo
- Top of the Falls Visit
- Complementary bottle of water daily
- Government taxes
Rate Excludes
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
- Visa, Travel Insurance
- Easter, Christmas & New Year’s supplements may apply
Best Time to Go
This safari can be taken all year round. In general, Uganda has two rainy seasons, roughly March to May and October to November. The drier months, from December to February and June to September, are usually best for game viewing, because animals gather around water and the tracks are easier to drive. Wildlife can be seen in every season, and the falls are at their most powerful after the rains. Our team can advise on the best dates for your trip.
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safari start and end, and how long does it last?
The safari starts with a pickup from your hotel in Kampala and lasts five days and four nights. It ends in Kampala or Entebbe on Day 5, depending on your flight.
Will we see the falls from the top and the bottom?
Yes. On Day 1 you visit the top of Murchison Falls, and on Day 3 you visit the top again and walk down to the base. The falls are about 43 metres high.
Can we go on a boat trip to Murchison Falls?
Yes, the boat cruise on Day 2 takes you on the Nile to the foot of the falls, and it is included in the rate.
Are chimpanzees guaranteed on the Budongo walk?
Chimpanzee tracking is a guided walk through Budongo Forest, where around 600 chimpanzees are estimated to live. Sightings can’t be guaranteed, but the forest is home to a wide range of primates and birds.
Do we need a visa for Uganda?
Yes, most visitors need a visa for Uganda, and the fee is not included in the rate. Please check the current requirements for your nationality before you travel.