Northern Uganda

Thunder of the Nile

  • 3 days / 2 nights
  • Tour code UGNWLD03
  • Primate Treks
  • Game Drives
Overview

Murchison Falls National Park is cut in two by the Victoria Nile, which forces its way through a narrow gorge in the rift valley wall to form the 45 m Murchison Falls. The park holds lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, several antelope species and primates such as chimpanzees.

Highlights

  • Game drives
  • Chimp trekking
  • Boat safari
  • Hot air balloon

Day by day

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk with the rhinos, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    A morning game drive in search of buffaloes, elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, leopards, lions, Jackson's hartebeest, bushbucks, Uganda kob, waterbucks and warthogs. After lunch, a boat trip to the base of the falls, past large hippo pods, crocodiles, bathing buffalo and water birds along the north bank. We then hike to the top of the falls before returning to the lodge.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    After breakfast, we drive to Kampala or Entebbe. End of tour.

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