Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls

6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls Safari

Explore two of Uganda’s most beloved parks in this safari as you adventure from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Murchison Falls National Park.  You will enjoy your picnic lunch by the spectacular Murchison Falls, go boating along the Kazinga Channel alongside hippos and crocodiles, and witness the magnificence of African wildlife at dawn.

Includes: Accommodation, Meals, Murchison falls and Queen Elizabeth park entry fees, tour to the top of the Falls, game drive on northern bank, cruise on the Nile to bottom of the falls, Kazinga cruise, Ferry crossings and private 4×4 ground transportation with an English speaking driver guide.

Excludes: Beverages, tips, and personal expenses

$1,663 — Book Now

SRS (Means single room supplements) = $190

SAFARI ITINERARY

Our Stream adventure begins today as we set off from our overnight accommodations in Kampala and make the lovely journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, drive to the Top of the Falls for a picnic lunch and a spectacular view of the narrow gorge through which the mighty Nile cascades nearly 150 feet down.

Here the Nile can be seen from various points all the way to Baker’s Summit. Dinner and overnight at either Nile Safari Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge.

Meal plan includes lunch and dinner

Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a game drive to the delta in search of the exquisite wildlife Murchison Falls has to offer.  You may decide to take a game walk, escorted by a park ranger, to track wildlife in the region.  The park boasts populations of lion, Hartebeests, Oribi, Uganda Kob, and a wide range of savannah and woodland birds.

After lunch, see river life at its best as we take a leisurely cruise up the Nile, resting near the bottom of the waterfall for the best view of Murchison Falls. Wildlife on the Nile includes Nile crocodiles, buffalo, hippo, and a variety of birds. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan includes Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, depart for Fort Portal town driving south along the western escarpment overlooking Lake Albert. En route, we will make a brief stop in Hoima for lunch at the Kolping Hotel, and then continue on to Fort Portal towns reaching in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel.

Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Travel time: 7 hours

After breakfast, depart for Fort Portal town driving south along the western escarpment overlooking Lake Albert. En route, we will make a brief stop in Hoima for lunch at the Kolping Hotel, and then continue on to Fort Portal towns reaching in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel.

Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Travel time: 7 hours

Enjoy an early morning cup of tea before journeying to the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park for an exquisite opportunity to view the early morning wildlife in action.  Game includes large cats, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and plenty of birds.  Early morning game drives provide an excellent chance to see the park’s wildlife at close range.

Afterward, we will drive back to the lodge for breakfast.  After lunch, enjoy an afternoon cruise on the Kazinga channel in search of solitary buffalo, elephants, hippo, and many other animals.  The Kazinga Channel is believed to have the largest concentration of hippos in Africa.  The channel is also a favorite of local and European migratory birds.  Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Take in the beauty of the lodge with a relaxed morning and leisurely breakfast before embarking on the scenic drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Uganda Equator to take pictures and relics.  Meals include breakfast and lunch.

Travel time: 6 hours