5 Days Tour

5 DAYS MURCHISON FALL SAFARIS

NORTH WESTERN UGANDA

 


5 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park, Northwestern Uganda

Starting Point: Kampala / Entebbe

Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights

Maximum Group Size: 6 People

Price:4000000{per pax}


Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

  • Morning:
    Pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe Airport by your Eshande Safaris driver guide. Begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park (approx. 5–6 hours’ drive).

  • En route stops:

    • Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

    • Stop in Masindi Town for lunch.

  • Afternoon:
    Enter the park through Kichumbanyobo Gate and continue to your lodge.

  • Evening:
    Relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner


Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

  • Morning:
    After early breakfast, enjoy a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Expect to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, and various antelope species.

  • Afternoon:
    Go for a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls along the Nile. See hippos, crocodiles, and many birds like kingfishers, bee-eaters, and herons.

  • Evening:
    Return to your lodge and enjoy a campfire under the stars.

Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 3: Hike to the Top of the Falls & Birdwatching

  • Morning:
    Take a boat trip again to the base of the falls, then hike to the top of Murchison Falls. Witness the Nile squeezing through a 7-meter gorge and crashing down 45 meters.

  • Afternoon:
    Enjoy birdwatching or an optional nature walk in Budongo Forest (famous for chimpanzees and birds).

  • Evening:
    Drive back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive and Optional Cultural Visit

  • Morning:
    Head for a long game drive in the park’s Buligi or Nyamsika tracks, spotting more wildlife and enjoying panoramic views of the savannah.

  • Afternoon:
    Visit a nearby Boomu Women’s Village or Alur cultural group to learn about local traditions and crafts.

  • Evening:
    Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 5: Return to Kampala / Entebbe

  • Morning:
    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with a final view of the park.

  • Optional: Stop at Kabalega Diner for lunch or view the Karuma Falls on the way.

  • Afternoon:
    Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch


Why Choose Eshande Safaris

  • Professional and friendly driver-guides

  • Comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles (open roof for 360° viewing)

  • Personalized service for small groups

  • Expert knowledge of wildlife and culture


Safari Inclusions

- Transport in 4x4 Safari Vehicle
 -English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Game drives & boat cruise      - Accommodation -and meals as per itenary
 -Bottled drinking w-

Exclusio s

- International flights
-Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g., chimp tracking in BudGget}