3 DAYS WILDLIFE SAFARI ABOUT MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

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1 3 DAYS WILDLIFE SAFARI ABOUT MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK This Safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park located 320 kilometers North West of Kampala. The drive takes 5 hour drive. Murchison Falls National park is the largest park in the country and it is traversed by the great Nile River which provides with unique falls (by which the park derives its name). A visit to the top of the falls offers a spectacular experience where several million gallons of water squeeze in a hardly 7 meter gap before it plunges into thunderous echo falling down 40 meters. A boat Cruise to the bottom of the falls will give you an amazing experience viewing large Nile Crocodiles, Hippos at a close range. The boat trip ends at the bottom of the falls. Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast, palm-dotted savanna. The park hosting 76 species of mammals and 451 birds. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45 metres over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centerpiece of the park and the final event in an 80 kilometers stretch of rapids.

2 The mighty cascade drains the last of the river's energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. This stretch of river provides one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Regular visitors to the riverbanks include elephants, giraffes and buffaloes; while hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents. Day 1: Drive to Murchison falls National Park. You will be picked from your place of stay in Kampala after breakfast to embark on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park 311km about 5 hours drive. You drive through impressive flat landscapes of central Uganda including the district of Nakasongora before branching off at Nakitooma for 7km to connect to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arriving in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you embark on a thrilling White Rhino tracking to encounter the count of fifteen southern white Rhinos that comprise of the adults and young ones.

3 Rhinos are part of the big five of land animals and exploring them on foot is a rewarding encounter that you can explore on this Uganda safari encounter. Continue on the drive to Murchison, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Paraa Safari lodge

4 Midrange / Standard: Pakuba Safari Lodge Budget / Basic: Heritage Safari Lodge Day 2: Explore Murchison Falls National Park (on a Game Drive & Boat Cruise) After an early breakfast depart for a game-drive through the scenic Northern Route to the shores of Albert Nile. Explore the Parks amazingly high concentration of game in search for Lions, Giraffes, buffalos, Kobs, waterbucks, and Elephants. Return back to the lodge in the for lunch.

5 After we take the boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Lookout for Hippos, Nile crocodile, Waterbuck and a host of water birds. A boat cruise upstream to the bottom of the falls is amongst the unforgettable experience the park has to offer giving the opportunity to view giraffe, elephants, groups of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, lions, and an abundance of bird life including the famous shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for dinner and over night.

6 Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Paraa Safari lodge Midrange / Standard: Pakuba Safari Lodge Budget / Basic: Heritage Safari Lodge Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner} Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner DAY 3: Drive to the Top of the Falls, Return to Kampala. After early-morning breakfast, check out of the lodge, drive to the captivating Top of the Falls and leave for Kampala. The top of the falls is a wonderfully an eye-catching scene as its where waters of River Nile, Africa s the longest river forces itself through a narrow rock path (only 7 meters wide), before strikingly dipping down 43 meters.

It is an incredible photo opportunity. After an hour or less at the top of the falls, proceed with the day s drive to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening. Lunch enroute.

7 It is an incredible photo opportunity. After an hour or less at the top of the falls, proceed with the day s drive to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening. Lunch enroute. Upon reaching Kampala, the driver will either transfer you to your hotel or drop you at Entebbe. Why should you travel with Pamoja Tours and Travel Uganda Limited? 5% of the profits go to Pamoja Health Initiative. Pamoja gives back to the community through its 5% share of the profits which goes Pamoja Health Initiative a project of Pamoja

8 Tours and Travel aimed at providing free Health Services to Venerable communities in Uganda. Reliability and trustworthy. Pamoja is credited with trustworthy and reliable employees who are determined to work together with you to deliver quality services. Comfortable safe mileage. Pamoja aims at providing the most comfortable safe mileage to its clients so as to meet their satisfaction. Hospitable employees/ guides with a broader knowledge about Uganda. Meet our hospitable employees/guides all determined to make it to your travel destination. The employees are fluent English speakers. Affordable quality services. Pamoja exists to offer pocket friendly services which are of a good quality to suite your taste and preference. Its Important to let us know your Budget.

Safari Overview Murchison Falls, Kibale & Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari, a 7 day tour that takes you to the Murchison Falls National Park for

M U R C H ISON FALLS, KIBALE AND BWINDI GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI Safari Overview Murchison Falls, Kibale & Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari, a 7 day tour that takes you to the Murchison Falls National Park