Uganda: 2-Day Murchison Falls NP Short Safari
ID: GYG838246-1327861
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park from Entebbe. Take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, go on a game drive, and track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls NP
After an early breakfast, you'll drive through scenic woodlands and savannah grasslands to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, you'll have lunch and rest. At 2:00 pm, you'll take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the way, you'll spot hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and various birds, including the rare shoebill stork. The boat will stop near the bottom of the falls for photos, and you'll also visit the top of the falls. Later, return to Sambiya River Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning Game drive, Rhino tracking & Transfer to Entebbe
You'll wake up early for breakfast and set off at 6:30 am for a sunrise game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau. You'll see Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, and waterbucks. You might also spot oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, sitatunga, bush duiker, warthog, and bush pig. Predators like lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas can also be seen. After the game drive, you'll transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, have an early lunch, then receive a briefing from a ranger before trekking the sanctuary for about two hours. Afterwards, you'll transfer back to Entebbe to catch your Flight.
Highlights
- Discover the wildlife of Murchison Falls National Park on a 2-day safari
- Take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
- Spot hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and various birds, including the shoebill
- Go on a game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau and see Cape buffaloes and giraffes
- Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and learn about their conservation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Our packages Include Airport transfers. We offer all ground transportation in pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle and boat trips as mentioned in our itineraries.
TRAVEL HACKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
1.VISA to Uganda
2.Proof of Vaccination
3.Airticket
4.ATM VISA card for self-payments and pocket change.
5.Patience
6.Safari Clothes keeping in consideration of weather changes.
7.Health precaution measures like pain reliever, insect repellant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer sunglasses, sun hat, body creams/lotions etc.
8.Camera & Binocular
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
