5 Days Murchison falls and Jinja Safar1

This safari takes you to the renowned Murchison Falls, with breathtaking scenic allure, and landscapes. You will enjoy a game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile River and observe the squeezing of the Nile River in a 7 meter gorge before tumbling 40 meters down in a thunderous explosion and then flows down into a very peaceful river whose water banks are swarmed with a profusion of water and land animals as well as birds. You will relocate to Jinja to visit the source of the Nile River

 Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

You will be met at the airport by East African Jungle safaris tour guide who will brief you about the entire to Murchison falls national park and Jinja town, then transfer you to you' reserved hotel in Kampala. Dinner and overnight will be at Minister’s Village Hote(Budget)Forest Cottages(Mid Range).

Day 2: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park

You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Murchison Falls National Park through Malinda town. You will proceed to Masindi town where you will have your lunch after which you will enter the Park via the Kichumbanyobo gate and visit the Top of the falls, the spot from which the park gets its name. At the top of the waterfalls, you will observe the River Nile squeezing itself in a 7 meter gorge before tumbling 40 meters down in a thunderous explosion and then flows down into a very peaceful river whose water banks are swarmed with a profusion of water and land animals as well as birds. You will have dinner and overnight at the lodge reserved for you. Red Chilli(Budget) Parkside Safari Lodge Heritage Safari Lodge(Mid range) Fort Murchison Safari Lodge(Budget)

Day 3: Game drive and boat launch cruise

In the morning you will have breakfast before going for a game drive in the park’s Northern area to see the big 5 including Buffaloes, Lions, Elephants, and if fortunate even see a Leopard. Other animals you will see include: Rothschild giraffes, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Waterbuck, plus a great diversity of other Antelopes in large numbers. At lunchtime you will return to the lodge and later in the afternoon go for the thrilling launch cruise down the Nile. You will sail close to the bottom of the falls and on this cruise you will see various birds, numerous hippos and giant crocodiles plus some other animals grazing close to the banks. If fortunate, you may see the uncommon shoe bill stork plus various other bird species within this area. You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Red Chilli(Budget) Parkside Safari Lodge Heritage Safari Lodge(Mid range) Fort Murchison Safari Lodge(Budget)

Day 4: Transfer to Jinja

You will after breakfast, set off for Jinja Town to visit the source of the mighty river Nile, Africa’s longest river. You will arrive in the early evening and relax at your lodge until dinner time or have a short walking tour of Jinja and overnight at Crested Crane Hotel (Budget) Paradise Hotel Jinja.(Mid range)

Day 5: Boat cruise in Jinja and transfer to Kampala

You will after breakfast have a brief drive through this historical town after which you will visit the source of the Nile and explore it by boat. You will then spend the rest of the day rafting until late afternoon will you will relocate back to your hotel in Kampala or to the Airport for your departure flight.

PACKAGE INCLUDES;

Car hires services and Fuel

Driver allowances

Park fees

Top and bottom of majestic falls

Boat Cruises

Ferry crossing

Game drives

Bird watching

Accommodations

Boat cruise to the source of the Nile in Jinja

Jinja city Tour

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

Drinks/spirits

Laundry

Tips

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