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DURATION: 3 days Uganda

Murchison Falls Short Stay

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Is the Murchison Falls Short Stay Trip for Me?

Explore Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park, a haven paying homage to the dramatic Murchison Falls, named by Sir Samuel Baker. As Uganda’s largest protected wildlife sanctuary, the park offers a diverse tapestry of natural landscapes for you to discover.

The Nile River, a defining feature, meanders through flourishing savannahs bordered by riverine woodlands before cascading through a Rift Valley escarpment, giving rise to the powerful Murchison Falls.

Nature enthusiasts can observe hippo pods and crocodile rafts along the Nile, accompanied by an array of water birds. The wildlife roster includes the rare Rothschild giraffe, lions, various antelope species, buffalo, leopards, and spotted hyenas.

Murchison Falls National Park invites you to experience the wonders of its wildlife in a more understated yet captivating manner.

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From $4790 USD

$5930 USD

? Can be customised based on your budget and requirements. International flights not included.

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (local brands only) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities
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Your 3-Day Itinerary

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

Nile Safari Lodge

Nile Safari Lodge

Nestled peacefully amongst the rich papyrus forest on the southern banks of the River Nile, the lodge offers some of the most comfortable accommodation in Uganda’s largest national park, declared in 2005, the seventh wildest place in Africa (Getaway Magazine). Nile Safari Lodge has a choice of wooden chalets and tents positioned right on the edge of the Nile River to maximize stunning views and to give a true feeling of Africa.

From your own private balcony suspended over the mighty River Nile, a massive expanse unfolds. Hundreds of weaver nests occupy overhanging trees, while the silent ripple of water whispers untold secrets. Giant Nile crocodiles bask on sand banks, hippos snort with contentment from their watery home, whilst elephant herds wade through the papyrus islands in search of food – and all this from deck of your own room.

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