3 Days Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda

Overview

Murchison Falls National Park captivates everyone on a 3 days Easter holiday safari in Uganda. Firstly, this is the largest national park that also hosts the largest population of lions in the country. Besides the lion, 3 other members of the Big five live here. These are elephant, leopard and buffalo. Meanwhile, the fifth member of the category, the rhino can be spotted after a stop-over at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. In total Murchison Falls National Park shelters at least 76 mammal species.

Bird species recorded so far in Murchison Falls National Park are at least 451, and includes the rare shoebill stork. Also, the park is where you can behold the mighty Murchison Falls in all its glory. Other key features of the destination include the vast savannah grassland in the northern sector. The southern sector is also attractive with its abundance of woodland and forest. This 3 Days Easter holiday safari in Murchison Falls National Park starts and ends in Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Start off the Easter holiday with a trip to Murchison Falls National Park for an unforgettable safari. The journey stretches for 234 kilometers along Kampala-Gulu highway. Your driver guide ensures that you make a stop-over at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch for a rhino tracking experience. This is one of the 3 Ugandan homes for the southern white rhinos that thrive in the wild, thus a unique experience. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park with another stop in Masindi town for a delicious lunch.

Arrive in Murchison Falls National Park to receive a warm welcome by numerous wildlife on the way. Among them are the leopards, bushbucks, buffaloes, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeests and others. Countless bird species can be seen as they fly and move all over the place. These include Malachite kingfisher, little egret, little heron, black-winged kite and black-casqued hornbill etc. Check in at your cozy accommodation. This is where to stay for the next 2 nights. Have dinner later in the evening, followed by a goodnight’s sleep.

Day 2: Morning game drive in the northern sector and an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile

Start another day of your Easter Holiday with a hearty breakfast. This is before you set off to explore the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Here you will get captivated by a game drive through the expansive plains of Murchison Falls National Park. What makes wildlife viewing in this place extremely special is the huge chance of spotting lions, leopards, and savannah elephants etc. Other wild animals to see on this part of the park include Rothchild’s giraffes, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeests, impalas and oribis.

Birders are not left out since there is a chance to spot a variety of bird species around you. Some of the most beautiful birds to spot include the Abyssinian ground hornbill, dusky turtle dove and eastern plantain eater. Head back to the lodge and freshen up while you wait for the next big adventure. After lunch, the driver guide surely takes you to the Victoria Nile to experience the afternoon boat cruise. This absolutely unmissable chance is offered for you to cruise towards the base of the Murchison Falls.

While cruising on the reliable motorboat, you can also gaze at the abundant wildlife and shimmering waters of the Nile. With a lot of care, capture photos of the Nile crocodiles and hippos that float on the river. Also, look out for bird species like the Egyptian goose, yellow-billed duck, pied kingfisher, grey-crowned crane and hadada ibis etc. Once you see the base of the Murchison Falls, return to the lodge. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing before you have your dinner. Have a goodnight sleep.

Day 3: Return to Kampala

Begin the final day of your amazing 3 days Easter holiday safari in Uganda with an unmissable warm breakfast. Afterwards check out of the lodge. Your guide safely drives you back to Kampala. During the 234 kilometers drive to Kampala, have tasty enroute lunch. Arrive at Kampala and ensure that they drop you off at a location more convenient for you. This might be at Entebbe International Airport or your accommodation. The end of your 3 days Easter holiday safari in Uganda has come.

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