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The 3 Day Safari in Murchison Falls National Park takes you the most popular as well as the largest national park (covering an area of 3,840 sq km) in Uganda which was officially established as a game park in 1926.with the great River Nile flowing through its boundaries, it prides of a diversity of habitats that include wetlands, woodland, acacia savannah, grasslands and borassus palms which support a wide profusion of wildlife including more than 451 bird species like the shoebill stork, the dwarf Kingfisher and the Great blue Turaco and 87 large
mammals including the Big Five animals all easily seen.

Average Cost Of 3 Day Safari To Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
The average cost of a 3-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park ranges from about $500 to $800 per person for budget to mid-range options, assuming a group of 2–4 travelers sharing accommodations. For solo travelers, prices are higher, typically around $1,100–$1,400. These prices generally include accommodation, park entry, game drives, boat cruises, transport, a guide, and most meals, but exclude drinks, tips, visas, and optional activities like chimpanzee or rhino tracking. Larger groups benefit from lower per-person rates, with prices dropping to as low as $470–$510 per person for groups of 6–7.

The ultimate highlight of a safari here will be a chance to see the powerful Murchison Falls after which this park was named found on the River Nile (the longest River in the world). these waterfalls which are the most significant milestone of the river are such as spectacle as you will see large volumes of water squeeze through a narrow gorge about 7 meters wide before dropping over a 43 meter cliff with an ear deafening
sound as the roaring waters drop in a pool below to form a rising water-spray. You will also get a chance to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will get a chance to track rhinos.

Activities: Rhino tracking, Game drives and Launch Cruise

Optional Activities: visit to the top of the falls, birding, chimpanzee tracking in Bugongo Forest and Hot Air Balloon Safari

Accomodation

Provided

Meals

Full board

Transportation

Tour van

Group Size

1-20

Language

English

Pets

No pets

Age Range

12-70 (Year)

Season

All year

Category

Adventure

Detailed Itinerary

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    After an early breakfast, your safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel by 7:00am brief you about the safari and then begin the long drive to the Murchison Falls National park found in north eastern Uganda. You will have lunch in Masindi and sloe make a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will get a chance to track rhinos on foot. This sanctuary which is home to the rhinos one of the big Five animals was established in 2005 to restore the rhino species which had become totally extinct in the country. You will later transfer to the park where you will check into your accommodation for dinner and the overnight
    Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
    Journey Time: 6 to 7 hours
    Accommodation:
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      Luxury:
      Baker’s Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
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      Mid-range:
      Fort Murchison or Murchison River Lodge
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      Budget:
      Heritage Safari Lodge
    With an early start, you will head out for an early morning game drive to see the various wildlife as you explore the various habitats. Some of the animals you will spot include elephants, hyenas, lions, Uganda kobs, buffaloes and giraffes among many others before returning to the lodge to freshen up and have lunch. After lunch you will head out on a 2 hours launch cruise of the River Nile to the bottom of the waterfalls which you will be able to see in their full mighty. You will encounter various wildlife along the river banks such as the giant Nile crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, birds and elephants among others. There will also be an option of talking a hike to the top of the waterfalls where you will get a chance to see the waterfall from another view. The walk which takes about 45 minutes will give you a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the unique vegetation. Later you will return to your accommodation for dinner and the overnight.
    Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation:
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      Luxury:
      Baker’s Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
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      Mid-range:
      Fort Murchison or Murchison River Lodge
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      Budget:
      Heritage Safari Lodge
    This will be the final day of our safari. After breakfast you will enjoy a final game drive in the park to see some more animals before beginning on the drive back to Kampala where you will arrive late in the afternoon. You will be dropped either at the Entebbe international airport for your outbound flight or at a hotel of your choice.
    End of Safari
    Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
    Journey Time: 6 to 7 hours

Include Features

  • Full-time English speaking professional driver – guide.
  • Full board accommodation as highlighted in itinerary.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • Transportation in a four-wheel drive Land cruiser.
  • Rhino trucking fee at the Ziwa sanctuary.
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Ranger guide.

Exclude Features

  • All international flights and visas.
  • Activities highlighted as optional.
  • Accommodation while in Kampala.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry service, drinks, purchase of souvenirs, cigars and tips.
  • 3 days of adventure
  • Memorable sights and experiences

Experience

3 days Murchison Falls safari

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