3 Days Wildlife Safari Tour to Murchison Falls represents a top selection for tourists visiting Uganda. Murchison Falls National Park ranks among the finest destinations for your Uganda Wildlife Tour. This three-day Uganda safari provides sufficient time to witness all attractions within this magnificent national park – including opportunities to view four of the big 5 (The fifth awaits at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary on your path to the park). The Murchison Falls National Park originated as a reserve in 1926 and currently extends across 3800 square kilometers. The park gains its name from the Murchison falls that runs through separating the area into two sections – The southern and northern banks.
The Murchison Falls drops through a 45m wall after forcing through an 8m narrow gorge. This creates powerful sounds and colorful rainbow effects from water spray. In the 1970’s, Uganda’s notorious leader Idi Amin Dada tried renaming the park to Kabarega falls national park, but the title Murchison falls returned after his removal from power. The park stands possibly as Uganda’s greatest due to its location and concentration of Africa’s celebrated wildlife. Visitors can spot approximately 76 mammal varieties which include elephants, lions, leopards, Nile crocodiles, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, baboons and various antelope kinds. Tourists also discover over 400 bird types and different reptiles like monitor lizards and rock pythons. The landscape throughout the park features primarily Savannah grasslands though forests exist including Budongo famous for chimpanzee tours. For packing guidance, review our list for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We offer an extended 5 day Murchison falls holiday option that might suit your interests.
Day 1: Travel towards Murchison Falls – Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Following your breakfast, a representative from Mission Africa Safaris will collect you from your hotel around 7:00am. Your guide will provide information and essential details regarding your Uganda safari adventure. Then your 6 hour journey to Murchison falls national park begins. Countryside areas display farming activities and banana fields. Prepare to notice fruits, cooked meat/poultry, roasted cassava and bananas offered roadside or brought to your vehicle window – during stops. Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryYou’ll travel through Luwero district, previously a conflict zone until current government control established. While approaching Murchison falls, you’ll pause and branch to locate white and black Rhino at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhinoceros, counted among big 5 animals, disappeared from Uganda since early 1980s through heavy hunting. This sanctuary was established in 2005 to raise and eventually reintroduce Rhinos into Uganda’s main wildlife areas. Afterward proceed to Masindi district for midday meal then continue to Murchison falls national park for hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range) or Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli (Budget).
Day 2: Game drive, Launch cruise along the river Nile and Hiking to the top of the falls
Python in Murchison Falls National ParkThe day starts with early breakfast. At 7:00am, guides take you for initial morning game drive (Typically around Lake Albert’s Delta) where vast Savannah grasslands appear with Budongo forest visible beyond. Throughout this safari holidays tour, park guides/rangers accompany you knowing the region and animal locations well. You’ll also observe numerous mammals including giraffes, primates, lions, hyenas, warthogs, antelope and others. Return to your lodge for lunch, refreshment and preparation for the exciting launch cruise.
Hippos in Murchison Falls National ParkWhile cruising, expect to spot beyond 200 bird varieties (shoe billed stork, Kingfishers, etc), elephants, monitor lizards, hippos, Nile crocodiles and numerous animals observed earlier drinking along river Nile banks. Your boat slowly travels toward the base of Murchison falls where climbing to the peak occurs. These magnificent falls with rich surrounding flora will amaze you. Water descending creates mist displaying rainbow hues. After these activities, our staff collects and returns you to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range) or Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli (Budget).
Day 3: Second Game drive – Return to Kampala
Rise early for delicious breakfast then participate in another game drive within different park section. This final wildlife observation concludes your Murchison falls tour. Mission Africa Safaris personnel escort you back for check out. By 11:30 staff begins the 6 hour return journey to Kampala. Your adventure finishes with lunch in Masindi before continuing toward Kampala arriving at your hotel late evening. For shorter holiday options, review our 2 Days Murchison Fall Safari package.
