Overview:
Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park and participate in activities like; White Rhinos Tracking, Game drives, Boat/Launch safari and Top of the Falls Walk. Murchison Falls National Park is named after the dramatic Murchison falls where River Nile explodes violently through a narrow 7 m gap to fall a distance of 47m. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola district is the proud home of the only wild White Rhinos in Uganda.
Highlights:
- Track White Rhinos in their natural habitat at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch.
- Have a chance to walk to top of Murchison Falls at Murchison Falls National Park.
- Participate in afternoon & morning game drives at Murchison Falls National Park where you will view a number of wildlife.
- Go for a 3 - hours boat safari upstream on Victoria/Nile River to the falls where you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys & other animals that come down to the Nile.
- Discover Africa's other primates, wildlife, colorful birds, rare plants and beautiful insects.
- Meet local people and learn about their traditional activities and lifestyles.
- Enjoy the Nature of Uganda while staying in the best budget or mid-range or up-market accommodations these National Parks in Uganda have to offer depending on your financial budget.
- Among others.
Itinerary:
After your breakfast, you will begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle & Masindi Town to arrive in Murchison Falls National Park in time for lunch at the spectacularly situated site located at the top of Murchison Falls. The park is the largest wildlife reserve in Uganda and is divided by the famous River Nile into two almost equal halves - where it has to squeeze itself through the legendary Murchison Falls, an impossibly narrow 7-meter gap in a cleft rock that creates the powerful explosion of white water. During this drive (6-7 hours drive), you will be rewarded with splendid views of the countryside with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for White Rhinos Trekking/Tracking.
You will arrive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in the morning hours, make your lunch orders & enter the territory of southern white rhinos on foot where well-trained rangers will guide you through the bush to where the White Rhinos are. You will get the opportunity to watch these endangered, magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is the proud home of the only white rhinos in Uganda. Located in Nakasongola district, not only can you find rhinos, but a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife. The wildlife ranch has become a popular destination for tourists looking for adventure.
After your White Rhinos trekking/tracking, you will continue with your drive to Murchison Falls National Park where you will arrive in the afternoon and go for your afternoon (sunset) game drive where you will expect to see elephant, buffalo, antelopes and giraffe and keep your fingers crossed for lion and leopard. The game track network converges at Delta Point where the Nile flows north out of Lake Albert; this is a convenient place to stop for refreshments and view water birds offshore and distant hippos.
After your afternoon (sunset) game drive, you will check in to your preferred accommodation for your dinner & overnight stay.
Accommodation options;
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge (safari tents) or Hornbill Bush Lodge (cottages)
Mid-range: Fort Murchison Lodge (rooms) or Pakuba Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages)
Up-market: Pakuba Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages) or Paraa Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages)
Lunch, Dinner + Drinking water are included.
On this day, your safari breakfast will be served before the day breaks so that you can start your morning (sunrise) game drive as the sun comes up. Sunrise is the best time for wildlife spotting as animals tend to be the most active during the “golden hours”, when the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the savannah. Elephants, buffalo and several species of antelope are some of the characters you may come across today, & if you’re lucky, you may even spot a lion or leopard.
You will return for lunch in the afternoon & go for a 3-hours boat safari upstream on the Victoria Nile to the falls where you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys & other animals that come down to the Nile. The boat will drop you near the waterfall for your hike (1-1.5 hours) up to the top of the falls.
After your boat safari, you will go for a short evening (sunset) game drive before returning to your preferred accommodation for your dinner & overnight stay.
Accommodation options;
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge (safari tents) or Hornbill Bush Lodge (cottages)
Mid-range: Fort Murchison Lodge (rooms) or Pakuba Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages)
Up-market: Pakuba Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages) or Paraa Safari Lodge (rooms/cottages
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Drinking water are included.
On this day, you will enjoy your last sunrise & breakfast in this beautiful National Park in Uganda with a walk to top of Murchison Falls for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Here is your chance to see the beauty of the Nile perfected. Marvel at the immensely powerful falls, caused by the 50m-wide Nile being funneled into a 7-metre cleft in the rocks. Dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar, the falls create a beautiful rainbow and an impressive plume of spray-they were once described as the most spectacular thing to happen to the Nile along its 6700-kilometre length.
You will immediately embark on an exciting drive back to Entebbe or Entebbe International Airport and drop you off at Entebbe International Airport 3 hours before your departure time.
Please make sure your flight departure is after 5 pm at the very earliest. For flights departing before 5 pm you will need an extra night in Entebbe, which we can help arrange for you at an additional cost.
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Breakfast, Lunch + Drinking water are included.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
Inclusive in this package are;
- All Park entrance fees.
- White Rhinos Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch.
- Top of Murchison Falls Walk at Murchison Falls National Park.
- Morning, Afternoon & Sunset Game drives at Murchison Falls National Park.
- Boat safari on Victoria/Nile River, Murchison Falls National Park.
- Park Ranger.
- All en-route meals.
- Vehicle Park entry fees.
- All relevant Government Taxes.
- Full Board Accommodation and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Full-time English-speaking Driver/Guide.
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof fully fuelled.
- Airport transfer.
- Drinking water on all days en-route.
Exclusive in this package are;
- Airfares (International Air tickets and airport taxes).
- Visa Fees.
- Personal Insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages), tips, laundry, telephone, tips, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
- Any other items which are not included in the above itinerary.
- Pre or post safari accommodations are also not included on the rate, but can be arranged at an extra cost.
FAQs
If this is your first time in Uganda or your first time on a safari, this packaging list below can help to be well prepared and comfortable during your safari. If you do forget a few things, don’t worry, you can buy them from the city here before you start your safari.
Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours – Khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Rain poncho (lightweight).
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm.
- Long-sleeved shirts (light weight).
- Shorts.
- Long trousers.
- Underwear.
- Socks.
- Sleepwear.
- Travel towel.
- Waterproof trousers.
- Sturdy hiking boots or sandals.
- Sun hat.
- Sun glasses.
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change).
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept).
- Rain coat and rain trousers (during rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec).
- Valid passport.
- Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate.
- Uganda visa.
- Copy of flight itinerary.
- Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and Master cards are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2009 or later)
- Cameras & memory cards.
- Binoculars.
- Sunscreen.
- Hand sanitizers and wet wipes.
- Insect repellent and any necessary medications must be brought by you either from your home town or Kampala.
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc).
- Malaria tablets.
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines.
- Flashlight or headlamp.
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc.
- Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket.
- Porters are available to hire if needed when going for Mountain Gorillas & Chimpanzees tracking.
- Walking sticks will also be provided when going for Mountain Gorillas & Chimpanzees to those who may need them
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packaging into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/straighteners, expensive jewelry, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry – on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carried items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for all the important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however this can sometimes be an expensive option.
- Keep your voice down or be quiet & do not mimic.
- Don’t point or wave your arms because it can be a threat.
- If approached by gorillas, move backwards slowly to keep a 5m distance.
- Do not use the flash on the camera as this can cause gorillas to charge.
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The following terms & conditions, which are subject to change without notice, apply to safari packages & touristic activities offered by & rates issued by Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda. The given terms and accepted in full while making a reservation with the company.
Rates are;
- Quoted in US dollars ($).
- Subject to availability.
- Quoted per person on double room or single room basis.
- Inclusive of accommodation, stated activities, full board meal plan & all levies.
- Subject to change without prior notice.
- Cancellations more than 91 days and above to the safari date:
75% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 25% retained by the company.
- Cancellations 46-90 days to the safari date:
50% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 50% retained by the company.
- Cancellations between 8-45 days to the safari date:
25% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 75% retained by the company.
- Cancellations between 0 – 8 days to the safari date:
No-Refund will be made to the client & 100% of the deposit retained by the company.
- Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys Tracking Permits are refunded according to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) terms and conditions.
