Murchison Budget Safari
Murchison Falls budget safari in Uganda is a 3 day affordable Uganda safari. This budget African safari in Uganda heads to the Murchison Falls National Park. The 3 days Murchison Falls budget safari offers you the best of Murchison on a budget basis.
You will enjoy game drives on this 3 days Murchison Falls budget safari. There will also be jungle walks and a boat cruise on the Nile when on this Uganda budget safari. The Murchison Falls budget safari in Uganda will start and end in Kampala.
If you are on this 3 days budget safari in Uganda, you will be picked up from Kampala. 3 days Murchison Falls budget safari highlights include the top of the falls and wildlife tours. There will also be a boat cruise on the Nile to the devils cauldron at the bottom of the Murchison falls. Find the 3 days Murchison Falls budget safari itinerary below..
About Murchison Falls National Park
The magnificent Murchison Falls National Park is located in North-West Uganda where the Nile – the world’s longest river channeled through a narrow gorge. The National Park encompasses the larger area of river, streams and forest with a vast range of flora and fauna dependent on this terrain.
To the north of the Park there are large areas of open grassland and acacia woodland and to the south there is thick forest becoming jungle closer to Mt. Rabongo. This all provides a great variation in habitats to support many different species. Lion populations are increasing in the park as are hartebeest.
There are also buffalo, Uganda kob, hippos and elephant in good numbers. The forests are home to large populations of chimpanzee. There are hundreds of bird species present in Murchison Falls National Park including the incredible Shoebill Stork which stands nearly 5ft tall.
Animals to See on the 3 days Murchison Falls budget safari
Despite this set back, Murchison still claims to have 4 of the Big Five and is sure not to disappoint its many visitors as it is the only park in all of Uganda that does.
Other animals that call this Park home include lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamus, elephants, water buffalo, antelope, crocodile, hartebeest, Uganda kob, oribi, amongst others. The rare shoe-bill stork can also be seen flying in and around the Nile River.
3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Murchison Falls Nationsl Park
Meet and greet the Red Chilli reception by 7.15am at the latest. Depart at 7.30am in a customised pop-top safari minibus with driver/guide (max 8 passengers per vehicle).
Take a brief break in Masindi, before proceeding into the park. Arrive at the Top of the Falls, where you may take your packed lunch if you have not already enjoyed it en route! (Please bring your own packed lunch or order from Red Chilli or your hotel when booking your trip.)
Take a guided walk around the thunderous Murchison Falls, with an optional mini-hike to view the sister falls, Uhuru, which was created in 1962 when the river burst its banks.
Travel on to the Red Chilli Rest Camp on the south bank of the Nile at Paraa (approx arrival time 17.30). Accommodation consists of safari tents with twin beds, including bedding and shared bathroom facilities (but not towels).
Upgrades to ensuite bandas with solar hot water are available on request (please enquire for pricing/availability). Look out for our resident warthogs, hippo and other wildlife around the camp! Enjoy dinner and drinks and a camp fire when weather permits.
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Depart for the ferry crossing to the North Bank, taking along a packed breakfast from Red Chilli. Enjoy a 4-hour game drive around the Buligi game tracks, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles, and down to the Nile-Lake Albert Delta.
Most of the park’s game and birdlife can be viewed from here, but please note – nothing is guaranteed! Take the ferry back to the South Bank and enjoy lunch and a well-deserved break at Red Chilli Rest Camp.
In the afternoon you will depart for a 3 hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls, Along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles – as well as breathtaking scenery.
Cold drinks are for sale on board. Your driver/guide will meet you off the boat and take you back to Red Chilli for another night in the camp.
Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kampala
Depart for the ferry to enjoy a final game drive along the Wangkwar or Delta sector, for approximately 3 hours before leaving the park. A final chance to spot some more wildlife!
Leave the park later and head back to Kampala, taking in the beauty of the soon to be dammed Karuma Falls en route. Stop for a bite to eat at Kabalega Diner before continuing with the homeward journey. Arrive back in Kampala between 17.00 and 18.30, depending on traffic.
End 3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari Itinerary
3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari Costs
The 3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari cost includes
- Accommodation with meals as per program
- Bottled water
- Park entrance fees
- Private safari-vehicle
- An English speaking guide
- Boat Cruise on the Nile
- Game drives as per program
- Park access fees
- Chimpanzee permit
- Government taxes
- Lots of fun and African sunshine
The 3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari cost does not include
- Items of personal use
- All drinks, beverages and alcohol other than what is served at breakfast
- Deviation from the Itinerary
- Visa
- Tips and porterage
- Insurance
What you carry for your 3 days Murchison Falls Budget Safari:
- Sun glasses
- Camera gear
- Insect Repelant
- Heavy and light clothes
- Sturdy hiking boots
