3 Day Murchison Falls National Park Fly-In Safari

If you want to see the best of Uganda's wildlife, Murchison Falls National Park is the place to visit. Fly into the heart of the park and enjoy the beautiful savannah grasslands teeming with Giraffes, Antelopes, Buffaloes, Lions, and many species of Birds. A boat ride along a the Nile will provide wonderful sightings of Hippos, Crocodile and plenty of water birds with a chance to catch the elusive Shoebill up to the stunning and impressive Murchison Falls, followed by a hike up to the top of the falls which offers scenic view on the waterfalls.

We give you a range of accommodations to choose from, ranging from budget, moderate to luxury.

Activities

Murchison Falls National Park

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Scenic Flight

Game Drive

Scenic Flight from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, Leisure Time at the Lodge & Afternoon Game Drive through the Park

Journey Time: Flight of 1-2 hours, Transfer time to the accommodation depends on the chosen lodge
Accommodation: Baker's Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge or Fort Murchison (Mid-range and Budget)
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Pick-up at 10.30 am and transfer to the Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight to Murchison Falls National Park. The flight from Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP takes 1 hour, you will land at the Pakuba Airfield situated within the park, there you will meet your tour guide and drive to the lodge, as you enjoy sightings of animals and the beautiful savanna! After a delicious meal and relaxation we shall head out for an afternoon game drive to spot some big game and enjoy the magical sunset over the savanna.

Day 2

Game Drive

Boat Cruise

Waterfall Hike

Game Drive in the Morning, Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile to the Bottom of the Falls & Hike to Top of the Falls

Accommodation: Baker's Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge or Fort Murchison (Mid-range and Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start around 6.00 am, have a cup of tea or coffee with a snack before we head out into the park for the game drive to see Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalo, Antelopes, and an array of savannah birds. We return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch we shall head out for the boat cruise along the Nile to watch more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds up to the impressive Murchison Falls, and finish up with a hike to the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls. During the hike we have many opportunities to get fantastic view of the falls. Your guide will pick you up at the top and transfer you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Scenic Flight

Transfer to the Airstrip & Flight back to Entebbe

Journey Time: Transfer time from the lodge to the airstrip depends on chosen lodge, Flight of 1-2 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

We may do another early game and hope to increase on our animals sightings. We shall have early lunch and transfer to the Pakuba Airstrip for our flight back to Entebbe.

General Tips:

OPTIONAL: As an optional activity we highly recommend a HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI to make your safari at Murchison Falls NP to a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

What to bring:

Walking boots for the Waterfall Hike.
Sunscreen is recommended.
Insect repellant is advisable.
Binoculars are always useful, especially when booking the Hot Air Balloon Safari.

Domestic Flights:

Please contact us for flight schedules as these depend on the season.
Luggage allowance for domestic flights within Uganda is limited to 15 kg per person.
Flights to and from Murchison Falls NP and Kidepo Valley NP operate with a minimum of 4 Passengers. Please note that if the number is less than required 4 passengers, the flight rule of additional top up for missing passengers will apply. Please contact us for more information regarding the domestic flights.