Experience the beauty of Uganda’s largest national park on this 4 Days Flying Safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Silverback Tour. This itinerary combines convenient domestic flights, exciting wildlife encounters, spectacular river scenery and a visit to the powerful Murchison Falls. Flying between Entebbe or Kajjansi and the park saves you considerable road travel time, giving you more opportunities to enjoy Uganda’s wilderness. During your safari, you can look forward to game drives across open savannah plains, a boat cruise along the River Nile, and close views of the river as it squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the falls below. With comfortable accommodation, professional guiding and carefully arranged activities, this short luxury safari offers an excellent introduction to Uganda’s wildlife and natural attractions.
Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park – Afternoon Game Drive
Your safari begins with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield for your scheduled domestic flight to the airstrip serving Murchison Falls National Park. As you fly north-westwards, enjoy aerial views of Uganda’s countryside, including rural settlements, green landscapes and winding rivers. Upon arrival, your Silverback Tour guide will welcome you and transfer you to your lodge, where you can check in and enjoy lunch, depending on your arrival time. After a short rest, set out for an afternoon game drive through the park’s savannah plains, woodland and open grasslands. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeest and warthogs, while lions may be spotted resting in the grass or searching for prey. Your guide will help you identify wildlife, explain animal behaviour and point out interesting bird species along the way. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation as you prepare for another day of wildlife exploration.
Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on the River Nile
Wake up early for breakfast before heading into the park for a morning game drive, when many animals are active and the cooler temperatures make wildlife viewing more comfortable. Explore the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, an area renowned for its open savannah and rich wildlife populations. With your guide’s assistance, look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and, with some luck, lions or leopards. You will have opportunities to stop at suitable viewing points, take photographs and learn about the park’s ecosystems and conservation efforts. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest before heading to the River Nile for an afternoon boat cruise towards the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you may see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants and numerous waterbirds, including African fish eagles and kingfishers. The cruise offers a different perspective of the park’s wildlife and scenery, with the dramatic falls providing an impressive backdrop. After the excursion, return to your lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Visit the Top of Murchison Falls and Enjoy a Final Game Drive
After breakfast, set out to explore the spectacular Murchison Falls area, where the mighty River Nile forces its way through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging into the river below. Depending on the arrangements and current conditions, you will travel towards the top of the falls and enjoy a guided walk to suitable viewpoints. From these vantage points, experience the powerful sound of the water, feel the spray rising from the gorge and take photographs of one of Uganda’s most remarkable natural landmarks. Your guide will explain how the river has shaped the landscape and why the falls are an important feature of the national park. After visiting the falls, enjoy a relaxed lunch at your lodge or another suitable location before undertaking an additional game drive or nature excursion, depending on your flight schedule and the activities already completed. This final wildlife outing provides another chance to look for animals you may not have seen earlier, while appreciating the changing scenery of the park. Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening before your flight back the following day.
Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Fly Back to Entebbe and Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge as you prepare to conclude your Murchison Falls National Park safari. Depending on your domestic flight schedule, you may have time for a short nature walk around the lodge grounds or a relaxed morning overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Your guide will assist with your transfer to the designated airstrip, allowing sufficient time for check-in and boarding. During the return flight to Entebbe or Kajjansi, enjoy final aerial views of Uganda’s countryside, rivers and green landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward international flight, or to your hotel if you have arranged additional accommodation in Uganda. If your international departure is scheduled for early morning, the domestic flight and onward connection may require adjustments to the itinerary. Silverback Tour will coordinate the arrangements according to your confirmed flight times to help make the final day as smooth as possible. Your four-day flying safari ends with lasting memories of Uganda’s wildlife, the River Nile and the magnificent Murchison Falls.
Meals: (Breakfast)
Included in the Safari
- Return domestic flights between Entebbe or Kajjansi and Murchison Falls National Park, subject to the confirmed flight schedule.
- Airport and airstrip transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation for three nights.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Boat cruise on the River Nile.
- Visit to the top of Murchison Falls.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Safari vehicle and park-related transfers for scheduled activities.
- National park entrance fees for the included activities.
- Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari activities.
Excluded from the Safari
- International flights to and from Uganda.
- Uganda visa fees and travel documentation.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses, including laundry and souvenirs.
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages not specified in the package.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
- Expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations or itinerary changes outside the agreed package.