5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari: This 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari is one of the short Uganda safari that covers only two national parks including Murchison falls national park the largest park in Uganda that usually enables travelers to Visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary before or after visiting Murchison falls national park since its situated in masindi along the way to the park. This 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari also enable travelers to visit the hot springs in Semliki national park. 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari includes 5 days & 4 nights and the activities enjoyed include White rhino trekking in Masindi on the way to Murchison falls national park, game drive in both Murchison falls & semliki national park, boat cruise in Murchison falls national park at Nile river and Lake Albert in Semliki national park, Hiking top of falls in Murchison falls national park and Visiting the hot springs in Semliki national park.
Highlights of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari
- Day 1 : Rhino trekking & Transfer to Murchison falls national park
- Day 2 : Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise in Murchison falls national park
- Day 3 : Transfer to Semliki national park for night game drive
- Day 4 : Nature walks to visit hot springs & Boat cruise on Lake Albert
- Day 5 : Return to Kampala & departures
DETAILED ITINERARY OF 5 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI IN MURCHISON FALLS & SEMLIKI NATIONAL PARKS SAFARI
Day 1 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari: Rhino trekking & Transfer to Murchison falls national park
Rhino trekking: You will be picked up by our safari driver on day 1 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari from your hotel in Kampala or nearby location as communicated earlier and set off for a transfer to Masindi at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for white rhino trekking. This activity lasts between 2-3 hours. During Rhino trekking, you will encounter other wildlife species including birds such as rare shoebill stork, mammals, and some primates.
Transfer to Murchison falls national park: after trekking white rhinos, you will be driven to a hotel within masindi city for a lunch break before proceeding your journey to Murchison falls national park. Enter the park via top of falls to experience the cool breath and sound of the waterfalls without forgetting a view of the entire park from top of the waterfall. Later on, proceed for check in at the lodge, have dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2 : Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise in Murchison falls national park
Morning Game drive: Arise in the morning on a refreshing breakfast then meet your driver to star your day 2 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari with an early game drive with in Murchison falls national park to encounter several species of wildlife in the most loved national park in the pearl of Africa where travelers are able to encounter the big 5 in addition to white rhinos trekked on the previous day. You will see Lions, Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kob, antelopes, zebras and many more.
Afternoon boat cruise: after game drive still on day 2 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari, you will return for lunch at the lodge and then be driven to river Nile for yet an afternoon boat cruise to visit the water falls while spotting a good number of wildlife along the shores including crocodiles, hippos, birds among others. Once you reach at the base of the water fall, you will be in position to embark on a hike to top of the water falls which takes just 45 minutes but abit hard especially for unfit hikers since it’s a steep hike from the bottom to the top of the fall. While at the top of the fall, you will meet your driver for a brief game drive and later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Semliki national park for night game drive
Semliki national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari, check out of your comfort zone in Murchison falls national park and be driven to Semliki national park Situated in Bundibugyo at the foot hill of Rwenzori ranges and commonly known for existence of both female and male hot springs. Enjoy an enroute lunch before arriving at the park. Upon arrival at the park, you will be checked in at, have dinner and then enjoy a night game drive to spot several nocturnal species and hunters with in the park.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Nature walks to visit hot springs & Boat cruise on Lake Albert
Nature walks: After breakfast, meet the local guides for a nature walk via hot spring trails to visit the hot springs. You will be in position to vie the boiling hot spring that can boil an egg hard ready for consumption. This has left several travelers excited as they view the water forcing itself out of an 8m diameter and falling onto a rock that boils it to above 100oC. Apart from the hot springs, semliki national park has other exciting walking trails that lead to the waterfalls and other destinations.
Boat cruise: Return for lunch break at the lodge after the nature walks and embark on a boat cruise along Lake Albert to encounter other exciting wildlife including the shoebill stork. Be driven back to the lodge for dinner & overnight rest as you end day 4 of your 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari: Return to Kampala & departures
Transfer to Kampala: after breakfast on day 5 of 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari, check out of the lodge and meet your -driver for a transfer from Semliki national park to Kampala with an enroute lunch along the way. Once you arrive in Kampala, you will either be dropped at the hotel where you were picked on day 1 of your safari or direct to Entebbe International airport for departures.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusive in 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel for ground transportation
- Park entrance fees for both Murchison & semliki national parks
- Enough bottled drinking water throughout the 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari
- All accommodation for 4 nights as in Itinerary
- All meals will be as per Itinerary
- An English speaking guide
- Ranger fees
Exclusives in 5 days Uganda safari in Murchison falls & Semliki national parks safari
- Uganda Visa and air ticket
- Additional accommodation before the safari
- Life insurance
- Optional activities
- Tips
- Laundry fees
- Alcoholic drinks & juices
