Overview
Rumara Safaris’ 2 Days Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park earns you magnificent opportunity to see the wildlife in Uganda and do other activities there like hiking from the top of the Murchison Falls – World’s most powerful waterfall, with a further unforgettable game drive in the open savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park with great possibility of sightseeing African elephants, the Jackson’s Hartebeest, the Cape Buffaloes, African lions, the Rothschild Giraffes, the Oribis, Uganda Kobs, the leopards among other astonishing species.
The Safari also takes you for a Nile Launch cruise which extends for several Kilometers to the bottom of the falls offering possible sights of Hippos, Nile Crocodiles & the birds like the Shoebill stork. It’s indeed a mystical short Uganda wildlife safari that presents lots of game viewing, adventure and recreation.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
After your adorable breakfast, Rumara safaris well experienced and friendly tour guide will pick you from Kampala (or Entebbe) and together, you will embark on the drive of about 5 hours (311KM) to Murchison Falls National Park. You drive along the prominent sceneries of Nakasongola crossing the Kafu River and passing by the lush Budongo Forest and upon arrival you’ll drive to the top of the falls. You meet the world’s longest Nile River as it cuddles itself to pass through an 8m ravine forming a plume of spray marked by a booming roar and a trade mark rainbow as it falls 43m below to the Devils Cauldron. The site exhibits an unusual scene for photography. Retreat from the activity and connect to Paraa Jetty to catch up with the Nile launch cruise to the bottom of the falls departing at 2pm. The Nile launch cruise offers you an incredible opportunity to discover the calm waters of Nile River as they approach the delta, here you gain splendid views of the aquatic Species like Nile crocodiles and Hippos not forgetting the lucky sights of the most sought after shoebill stork. The boat stops at the bottom of Murchison Falls – the world’s powerful water fall enjoying one of the enchanted sceneries in Uganda. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
Upmarket / Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange / Standard: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget / Basic: Heritage Safari Lodge
Day 2: Do game drive and transfer to Kampala.
Early in the morning, you will connect to the remaining savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park for a remarkable morning game drive in the northern part of the park to catch up with the early wildlife before they vanish to graze and hunt. You trail the designated tracks including the Buligi, Albert, Queen, Pakuba among others stretching to the delta area gaining remarkable views of wildlife and the landscapes. The possible sights include Rothschild Giraffes, the Jackson’s Hartebeest, the lions, the leopards, the Cape Buffaloes, the Oribis, the elephants, , Kobs among others. You retreat from the activity that lasts 3 – 4 hours and cross with the ferry at 11am to embark on the drive to Kampala.
End of Safari
