Supreme Murchison Safari
Tour Package
5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS
Safari Highlights
- Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Spot animals on a game drive and boat cruise along the Nile
- Enjoy a spectacular view from the top of Murchison Falls
- Meet the primates and birds of Budongo Forest
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received by a concierge, who will whisk you away to your booked accommodation in Kampala, or Entebbe.
Our journey to Murchison Falls National Park begins in the morning. We can’t resist stopping in at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track and spot endangered Rhinos, the first of the Big Five of East Africa. We get the opportunity to track rhinos with experienced guides as a chef prepares a barbeque for us. We travel on and make our grand entry to Murchison Falls River Lodge.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Half-Board
We tour the north of the park, which teems with buffalo, waterbucks, giraffes, hartebeests, and elephants grazing in the grasslands. The diverse wildlife keeps us alert, seeking out one fascinating creature after another. The lucky seeker might even spot the elusive, nocturnal leopard. After lunch, we set out on a launch trip to the base of the falls. Buffalo, crocodiles, hippos, and a multitude of aquatic birds lounge at river banks. Birders are guaranteed to spot many of the 450 bird species at Murchison Falls, including the elusive shoebill, dwarf kingfisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath Heron. From the base of the fall, we begin our hike, headed for the top. The peak awaits us with an unrivalled symphony of nature set to the crescendo of the waterfall.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Full-Board
The thriving vegetation of Budongo Forest, just south of Murchison Falls, hosts 24 mammal species, over 360 bird species, 289 butterfly varieties and 465 plant species. This diverse forest is also home to a large primate population, including 800 chimpanzees. Today we set out into the forest to track chimpanzees, but stay alert for signs of black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, baboons, and grey-cheeked mangabeys. At dusk we return to our lodge, savouring a spectacular foray into Budongo Forest.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Full-Board
We journey back to Kampala/Entebbe, with a lunch stop en-route.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Note: Although we strongly recommend a hike to the top of the falls due to the amazing vantage points, it is optional, and you can instead drive to the top of the falls for viewing.
Inclusive
- Activities as specified in the itinerary
- Chimpanzee Permit (per person)
- Entrance fees for National Parks
- Private 4WD Vehicle with an experienced guide
- Road transfers as specified in the itinerary
- A pair of Binoculars
Exclusive
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- All meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items and services of a personal nature
Terms And Conditions
- The mentioned rates are in US dollars and subject to change.
- The high season period includes January, February, June, July, August, September and December.
- The low season period includes March, April, May, October and November.
- Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your contact person at Bushman Safaris. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
- The chimp tracking in Kibale Forest may take place either in the morning or afternoon, depending on the availability of the permits for chimp tracking.
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