Murchison falls is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centerpiece of the park and the final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river’s energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. This stretch of river provides one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles. At Murchison Falls, the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and plunges with a thunderous roar into the “Devil’s Cauldron” creating a trademark rainbow.
Day 1: Arrival – Airport pick view
1000 Shades of Green representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at Laico Hotel Entebbe or Two Friends guest House (B&B)
Day 2: Entebbe-Murchison falls
An early morning breakfast and our drive will drive to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Pakuba airstrip situated in Murchison falls. On arrival, our guide will drive you to Paara Safari Lodge found in the middle of Murchison falls national park, check in and relax for your evening game drive. After Lunch, you will take evening game-drive in search for cats and other game. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Paara Safari Lodge. B.L.D
Day 3: Game and Boat Cruise- Murchison falls
On the early morning game drive, you may see Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hartebeests and many more. After lunch, enjoy a boat trip on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream to the base of the falls. En route you will see hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and a wide variety of birds like the unusual shoebill stork. The boat stops just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. Take pictures of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls. Disembark from the boat and take a hike to the Top of the falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected!! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 7-metre canyon dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow, a plume of spray and the best thing that happened to the Nile…”the Murchison Falls“. Dinner and Overnight at Paara Safari Lodge B.L.D
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking
Our guide will pick you up in the morning, cross the ferry and drive to Pabidi Forest, whose primate residents include l’Host’s, red colobus, blues, red tailed monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Your ranger will provide you detailed explanations, not only about primates, but also on all the forest flora and fauna and will ensure that our walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for bird watching and for seeing primates at close quarters. Dinner and Overnight at Paara Safari Lodge B.L.D
Day 5: Departure
After an early breakfast our guide will drive you to Pakuba airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Depending on your flight schedule, you will join our guide for Kampala craft shopping spree. Lunch is not provided on this tour but our guide will take you to some of the amazing restaurants in Kampala. B
From $1,902
Inclusions
- Airport transfers
- Local scheduled flight
- Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
- Three meals a day except for your stay in Kampala
- Park fees, game drives boat cruise, chimpanzee permits
- Mineral water in the safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Exclusions
- International flight
- Visa (USD $50 per person)
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Items of personal nature
- Tips & laundry service
- Christmas supplement if any
