3 Day Best of Murchison Falls and African Big 5 Tour
This 3 Day Best of Murchison Falls and African Big 5 trip takes you to the mighty Murchison Falls the largest and most adventurous national park in Uganda. Among the remarkable activities in the park include hiking at the top of the falls, the Nile forces itself through a 7-meter gap and tumbles 43 meters with a deafening sound then flows westwards into Lake Albert. You will have a boat cruise experience on the Nile to the bottom of the falls and even breath-taking game drive. A safari to Murchison Falls offers the opportunity for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffaloes, rhino (in Ziwa rhino sanctuary) and leopard in Uganda.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
On this first day, of your safari, your guide will pick you up and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this safari include the roaring falls of Murchison, a boat trip to the bottom of the falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park with chances of sighting elephants, buffalo, lions and giraffes. Expect a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short walk to see the white rhinos with a ranger escort for about an hour seeing them enjoying the sanctuary. With lunch en route proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. You will occasionally sight wildlife on your way to your accommodation.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
In the morning, have breakfast and set off for a morning game drive. Your guide will be able to look out for the early morning wildlife with expertise. Enjoy game viewing and photography of lions, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, Uganda kob, elephants and various bird species. The game drive will take 3-4 hours. Thereafter, go back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunroof boat ride which will take you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls where you will be able to see aquatic animals in water and different landscape.
Day 3: Top of Falls Hiking and transfer to Entebbe
After a calm breakfast, checkout and we drive back to Kampala. We’ll visit the top of Murchison Falls for a spectacular view of Murchison Falls. Depending on the time of your departure, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. This marks the end of your trip with Leone tours and travel and hope to welcome you again on the next trip.
