Believe it or not, a day will come during your stay when you decide you’ve had enough with the beach lounging. Murchison falls National Park isn’t just about pampering and relaxation; when it comes to recharging adrenaline levels, Murchison has big surprises up it’s sleeves.
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest park in Uganda, gazetted in 1952. The park lies in the northern part of the country and covers over 3,840 square kilometers of land.
It consists of two sections – the northern and southern, which are divided by the Victoria Nile whose banks are host to plenty of wildlife, such as crocodiles, elephants, hippos, and Shoebill.
Savanna grasslands, acacia trees, Borassus palms, and riverine woodlands cover the entire northern part of Murchison whereas, the southern part comprises forest patches and woodland.
The park has a tropical and hot climate, with temperatures rising to 31°C/88°F during the day and cooling down to 18°C/64°F.
The breathtaking Murchison Falls, which plunges 45m over rocky cliffs, and the famous big five – lions, elephants, leopards, hippos, and rhinos are the biggest draw to this park. Rhinos do not exist inside the park, but you can see them en route to it at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.Â
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest park in Uganda, gazetted in 1952. The park lies in the northern part of the country and covers over 3,840 square kilometers of land.
It consists of two sections – the northern and southern, which are divided by the Victoria Nile whose banks are host to plenty of wildlife, such as crocodiles, elephants, hippos, and Shoebill.
Go for an early morning game drive after breakfast through the dry savannah plains to see the varied animals living in the park, like giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, and antelopes. After that, you’ll return to the lodge to check out and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola.
This sanctuary was created in 2005 to reintroduce the white rhinos in Uganda after 24 years of inexistence caused by the prolonged wars in the 1980s and heavy poaching. Once at the ranch, you’ll track the rhinos on foot under the guidance of skilled rangers through the bush to see how they interact and feed in their natural habitat.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel/residence after you’ve had early breakfast, and you’ll travel northwest to Murchison Falls National Park. Thereafter, you will proceed to your lodge to check in and enjoy lunch before taking a boat cruise to the base of the marvelous waterfalls. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, and birds on the riverbanks. After, you’ll hike to the top of the waterfalls to relish their aerial views and for photo moments. Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Go for an early morning game drive after breakfast through the dry savannah plains to see the varied animals living in the park, like giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, and antelopes. After that, you’ll return to the lodge to check out and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. This sanctuary was created in 2005 to reintroduce the white rhinos in Uganda after 24 years of inexistence caused by the prolonged wars in the 1980s and heavy poaching. Once at the ranch, you’ll track the rhinos on foot under the guidance of skilled rangers through the bush to see how they interact and feed in their natural habitat. Thereafter, you’ll travel back to your home/hotel, marking the end of this 2-day Murchison Falls and Ziwa rhino trekking tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch What to Wear and Pack Long pants Hiking shoes Insect repellent Camera Sunhat/cap Sunglasses Safari Inclusions Transportation Tour guide/Driver Activities fees Guide fees Specified meals Bottled drinking water Accommodation
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