3 Days Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking Safari

This 3 Days Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking Safari involves visiting Murchison Falls National Park, with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the endangered rhinos. After the tracking, later proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and head straight to view the top of the falls. The following day will kick start with an early morning game drive in the park and later head for the boat cruise on the Nile.

Brief 3 Days Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking Safari itinerary

Day 1: Pickup from your hotel/airport pickup/transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Game drive and Boat cruise-Murchison

Day 3: End of safari

Detailed 3 Days Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking Safari itinerary

Day 1: Kampala>Murchison Falls National Park.

Your safari guide will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast, brief you about the safari, and embark on your journey, passing through Luwero as the guide narrates to you the story of the liberation wars in Luwero and how it led to the rise of the current Ugandan government. You will have a stopover at Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you will head out to the bush in search of white rhinos. The tracking may take about three hours.

After the tracking, you will have lunch and continue with the journey to the park. On arrival, you will drive to the top of the falls for a brief experience and photography. After this experience, you will drive to the lodge for check-in and overnight.

Accommodation: Paara Safari Lodge

Paara Safari Lodge

Paraa Safari Lodge is in Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge is located in the north west of Uganda overlooking one of nature’s best kept secrets, the River Nile, on its journey from its source at Lake Victoria to join Lake Albert – here it is suddenly channeled into a gorge only six meters wide, and cascades 43 meters below.

The earth literally trembles at Murchison Falls – one of the world’s most powerful flows of natural water.

Paraa Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Each of the rooms is a haven of style and serenity, complete with balcony and private bathroom.

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise.

Arise early in the morning, have breakfast, and head for an early morning game drive in the savannah in search of wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, elephants, kobs, lelwel’s hartebeests, warthogs, and many more and birds like Black-headed Lapwing, Blue-headed Coucal, Giant kingfisher, Swamp flycatcher, Abyssinian ground hornbill, Red-throated bee-eater, Black-billed barbet, Denham’s bustard and others. The game drive is conducted preferably in the northern sector.

After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and transfer to the boat docking site for another thrilling activity (boat cruise on the Nile). The launch cruise will grant you an eccentric view of the Nile, amidst the encounter of the huge Nile crocodiles, hippos, and several other wildlife and birds’ species on the shores. After the boat cruise, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Accommodation: Paara Safari Lodge

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park>Kampala.

Get up in the morning to a relaxed breakfast, winding up your safari. Check out of your lodge and embark on the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe via Karuma falls and Karuma forest reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After your lunch, optional drop off at your hotel or at the airport for your flight.

Package cost offer includes the following services:

Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD Land Cruiser with AC
Services of English-speaking driver guides
Park entrance fees
Pick-up and drop-off in Kampala
All park entrance fees
Bottled water (2 bottles per day)
Meals included till dinner

Package cost excludes the following services

International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances, Masai village visit- etc.
Activities not listed in the itinerary

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE:

English

TIME:

GMT +3

VOLTAGE:

220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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