3 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu City
This 3 days Murchison Falls Safari starts from Gulu and ends in Gulu. This safari includes Game drives, accommodation and transportation.
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest National Park and a favourite destination for Gulu safaris. The park is situated north of Masindi , approximately 100 kilometers from Gulu. Boat trips operate from Paraa to the foot of Murchison Falls Park and take approximately 3 hours. These enable you to see hippos, crocodiles and birdlife up close. There are also nature walks to the Top of the falls and also at Koniyo Pabidi Forest reserve, where you can trek Chimpanzees. Koniyo Pabidi is on the Masindi -Paraa road, 8 kms from Kichumbanyobo ( main) park gate.
Accommodation within the park includes the budget accommodation at Red Chilie camp, Mid-range accommodation at Tilenga Safari Lodge Lodge and Luxury accommodation at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Accessibility to Murchison Falls from Gulu Town is quite simple and we access the Park via the Tangi, northern gate that takes approximately 2 hours drive from Gulu Town
Itinerary – 3 days Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu.
Day One: Depart Gulu to Murchison
Depart Gulu at 9:30am for Murchison falls.We access the park via the nothern gate of Purongo gate,We will do a simple game drive for an hour and then head to the ferry crossing. Have a lunch break and have an afternoon of relaxation at the lodge. Overnight at Tilenga Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, We cross with the ferry by 7am and straight away start on a 3 hour game drive where we hope to see lots of wildlife including lions,giraffes,Elephants, Warthogs, water bucks and lots more. After the game drive, We return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter embark on a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls at 2.30pm . The launch cruise experience takes approximately 2 hours to the bottom of the falls. On arrival at the falls, we embark on a hike to the top of the falls, we meet up with the driver at this point and return to your Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Tilenga Safari Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive and Return to Gulu
After early breakfast, We check out and head out for the last game drive that will last appx 3 hours and then depart for Gulu.
End of Murchison Falls Safari
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