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3 Day Fly-in Safari to Murchison Falls National Park

Overview

This 3 Day Fly-In Safari to Murchison Falls National Park is perfect for those with limited time who wish to avoid the lengthy 6-7 hour drive from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. By flying directly into the park, you’ll maximize your time exploring the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Uganda’s largest national park. Depending on the weather and flight route, you’ll land at Pakuba Airstrip.

Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Murchison Falls National Park, followed by an evening game drive.
Day 2: Morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe.

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Fly to Murchison Falls National Park

Your adventure begins with a transfer to Entebbe Airport for your internal flight to Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll land at Pakuba Airstrip. Upon arrival, our guide will transport you by road to your lodge. After lunch and a short rest, embark on an evening game drive to search for the park’s iconic wildlife. Depending on your luck, you might encounter herds of buffalo, elephants, antelopes, and even big cats like lions and leopards. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile

Start your day with an early morning cup of tea or breakfast before heading out on another game drive. This is your chance to spot any animals you may have missed the previous day. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch, and then head to the pier for a two-hour boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. The Nile, the world’s longest river, stretches 6,853 km (4,258 miles) and passes through eleven countries. During the cruise, you'll see various water birds, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and other wildlife that come to the river to drink. Return to your lodge for the night.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Fly Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, if you’re booked on the morning flight, you’ll transfer to Pakuba Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. If you’re scheduled for an afternoon flight, you may opt for a final game drive before your departure.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Habituation Permit
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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