03 - Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari Adventure
03 - Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari Adventure
03 - Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari Adventure
3 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe, Uganda
Visiting: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Entebbe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
002
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
3-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Expeditions, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Uganda is all about its friendly people and the diversity in landscapes and activities. This 3 days Murchison Falls National Park Adventure Safari starts and ends in Kampala. Experience the wonder of the World’s re-known Murchison Falls as it squeezes through the narrow gorge. This trip will show you the best of what Murchison Falls National Park has to offer. Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda and lies at the northern end of the Rift Valley. It is the largest protected area situated north of Masindi district and spanning the Victoria Nile. The Park is named after the dramatic Murchison falls where the river explodes violently through a narrow 7 m gap to fall a distance of 47m. The parks' wildlife species attractions include giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes, Uganda Kob, Elephant, Warthogs and an abundance of birds. These provide opportunity for excellent game drive. This safari adventure is designed to balance the two elements of relaxation and time in the wilderness. You will get to see and learn about the wildlife, the local people as enjoy the stunning landscapes that earned Uganda the perfect description-nickname – The Pearl Of Africa. This safari adventure takes the most liked route for exploring Murchison Falls National Park. Many tourists chose a trip similar to this – with adjustments such that they can see all these highlights on their 03-Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari Adventure. You will overnight in the best budget or mid-range or luxury accommodations Murchison Falls National Park has to offer.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : To Murchison Falls National Park For Afternoon Game Drive:
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison Lodge or Red Chilli Hideaway Camp or Bwana Tembo Safari Camp or Heritage Safari Lodge or Hornbill Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, you will have your breakfast and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive will take you through Luwero triangle and Budongo forest in the western arm of the Rift Valley where you will also be rewarded with splendid views of the countryside.
You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch and go for your afternoon game drive where you will expect to see elephant, buffalo, antelopes and giraffe and keep your fingers crossed for lion and leopard. The game track network converges at Delta Point where the Nile flows north out of Lake Albert; this is a convenient place to stop for refreshments and view water birds offshore and distant hippos.
After your Afternoon game drive, you will check in to Fort Murchison Lodge or Red Chilli Hideaway Rest Camp or Bwana Tembo Safari Camp or Heritage Safari Lodge or Hornbill Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay in non-self-contained safari tents/rooms with shared bathroom facilites or self-contained (deluxe) safari rooms/safari tents or deluxe rooms /cottages with private bathroom facilities depending on your choice of accommodation.
Accommodation: Red Chilli Hideaway Camp (Budget & mid-range), Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget & mid-range), Bwana Tembo Safari Camp (Budget & mid-range), Heritage Safari Lodge (mid-range), Hornbill Safari Lodge (mid-range), Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range & luxury), Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury).
White Rhinos tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is at additional fee of $55 per person.
All meals & drinking water are included.
Please note: Get in touch for mid-range or luxury rates. The rates attached on this platform is for budget travelers only.
Day 2 : Game Drive & Boat Safari On Delta River, Murchison Falls National Park:
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison Lodge or Red Chilli Hideaway Camp or Bwana Tembo Safari Camp or Heritage Safari Lodge or Hornbill Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, your safari breakfast will be served before the day breaks so that you can start your morning game drive as the sun comes up. Sunrise is the best time for wildlife spotting as animals tend to be the most active during the “golden hours”, when the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the savannah. Elephants, buffalo and several species of antelope are some of the characters you may come across today, & if you’re lucky, you may even spot a lion or leopard.
You will return for lunch in the afternoon & go for a 3-hours boat safari upstream on the Victoria Nile to the falls where you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys & other animals that come down to the Nile. The boat will drop you near the waterfall for your hike (1-1.5 hours) up to the top of the falls (optional at additional cost of $15 pp).
After your boat safari, you will return to Fort Murchison Lodge or Red Chilli Hideaway Rest Camp or Bwana Tembo Safari Camp or Heritage Safari Lodge or Hornbill Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay in non self-contained safari tents/rooms with shared bathroom facilites or self-contained (deluxe) safari rooms/safari tents or deluxe rooms /cottages with private bathroom facilities depending on your choice of accommodation.
Accommodation: Red Chilli Hideaway Camp (Budget & mid-range), Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget & mid-range), Bwana Tembo Safari Camp (Budget & mid-range), Heritage Safari Lodge (mid-range), Hornbill Safari Lodge (mid-range), Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range & luxury), Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury).
All meals & drinking water are included.
Please note: Get in touch for mid-range or luxury rates. The rates attached on this platform is for budget travelers only.
Day 3 : Top Of The Falls Walk & Departure:
Location: Entebbe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
On this day, you will enjoy your last sunrise and breakfast in this beautiful National Park in Uganda with a walk to top of Murchison Falls for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Your guide will then drive you across the beautiful sceneries back to Entebbe and drop you off at Entebbe International Airport 3 hours before your departure time.
Please make sure your flight departure is after 5 pm at the very earliest. For flights departing before 5 pm you will need an extra night in Entebbe, which we can help arrange for you at an additional cost.
Alternative departure route (at an additional cost): – Fly to Entebbe
Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for this safari? If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Get in touch to create your personalized program.
Only breakfast, lunch & drinking water are included on this last day.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
We give our clients enough drinking water every day. We dont limit our clients to one bottle of water per day.
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Accommodation
- Budget accommodation - non-self-contained safari tents or rooms. -Mid-range accommodation - self-contained rooms (en-suite). Luxury accommodation - deluxe rooms or cottages
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
We only provide ground transportation on our safari vehicles not internal flights. We can help and arrange internal flight on the client request at additional cost.
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Drinks with Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as described in the itinerary.
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Entrance Fees
All park entrance fees are included on this rate.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Yes, though you are advised to carry a card or chip with data as some of these lodges are located in remote areas without clear wi-fi network.
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Fully Guided
Yes, you will have a full time English guide/driver throughout your safari adventure.
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Game Drives on Safari
Yes, you will participate in the afternoon & morning game drives at Murchison Falls National Park where you will see a number of animals.
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Local Taxes
Yes, all local taxes are included on this rate.
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, lunch & dinner will be provided as described in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
You will be picked from Entebbe International Airport on your arrival & dropped off at Entebbe International Airport after this safari adventure.
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Expenses of personal nature
Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks (alcoholic & soft drinks beverages), tips, laundry, telephone, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes. We require visas for this holiday from all guests with exception to guests from East African countries only.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes. There will be a guide escorting you for this safari adventure if necessary.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes. We cannot guarantee this, however your activities and guide can determine this when you are already in the field.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. We can assist with all pre- or post-accommodation bookings.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. All our local guides have enough experience and speak very good English.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No. International flights are not included on the price of this safari adventure. However, we can help arrange domestic flights for you at your own cost.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low. The fitness level of this safari adventure is very low as you will use the safari vehicle for most of the activities except when hiking Top of Murchison Falls.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
We accept US dollars, Euros & Uganda Shillings for payment of this safari adventure.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. All visa requirements are at your own cost.
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What is the tipping policy?
You are free to tip as much as you can depending on your satisfaction with the person who rendered you that service.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes. Passengers from different countries will be participating in the same tour with other companies. However, you will be in different vehicles & probably lodges.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes. Children from 3 years and above are permitted to take part in this safari adventure.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget or Mid-range or Luxury hotels depending on your choice & financial stand.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. All park entrance fees are included on the price of this safari adventure.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, though not a guarantee as some hotels are located in areas with very poor networks.
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What is the maximum group size?
From 2 to 50 persons.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes. You will be picked from Entebbe International Airport on your arrival & dropped off at Entebbe International Airport after this safari adventure.es
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes. We allow luggage that can be permitted or carried free on most aircraft.
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What will the operator do if the accommodation is fully booked?
The operator will suggest alternative accommodation of the same class.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes. All our safari vehicles are air-conditioned.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No. Vaccinations are not required, but you must have a PCR test result from your country before arriving for this safari adventure.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. You will know all the names the accommodations before you start your safari adventure.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The company will take those who have already booked the safari adventure.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No. There is no supplement for solo travellers if they have already paid the rate of solo travellers.
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Company Instant Book
Yes. We accept instant book. However, you can still enquire from us for anything that might not be very clear to you.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
FOLLOW THE SET STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
NOTIFY US EARLY
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
GUIDE/DRIVER
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
YES
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 YEARS
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
TRAVEL MAPS
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Free Date Changes
ECOVIC TOURS & TRAVEL UGANDA allows you to make 3 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ECOVIC TOURS & TRAVEL UGANDA allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform ecovic tours & travel uganda, 15 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ECOVIC TOURS & TRAVEL UGANDA requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 10 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ecovic tours & travel uganda charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.