3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI
3 days Murchison Falls Hot air balloon safari takes you on a visit to Murchison Falls national park a home to various species of wildlife including 4 of the big five that is lion, elephants, leopards and buffaloes. The major highlight of this amazing Uganda safari package is the hot air balloon safari, hot air balloon is a newly introduced away of exploring in Uganda and can be done in Murchison Falls national park offering aerial views of the park and its attractions.
Highlights of 3 days Murchison Falls Hot air balloon safari
- Day 1: arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls national park
- Day 2: hot air balloon and afternoon Launch Cruise
- Day 3: morning game drive and transfer back to Kampala for departure
Detailed itinerary of 3 days Murchison Falls air balloon safari
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
On your arrival at Entebbe International airport you will be picked up by your safari guide-drive and after a short safari briefing you will set off on a drive head to Murchison Falls national park, on your way you will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience on foot. You will have another stopover in the local markets to purchase souvenirs and lunch arriving in the park in evening, check into your lodge and go for an evening game drive. with a help of a spot light you will watch hunting action as predators such as lions and predators hunting for their prey, after the experience you will head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Paara Safari Lodge
Midrange: Murchison River Lodge
Budget: The Red Chili Rest Camp.
Day 2: Balloon Ride, Game Drive or Launch Cruise on the Nile
Wake up early in the morning and head to the park for a hot air balloon experience, in the park you will head to the launch site for briefing about the experience while watching as the balloon being prepared. Once the balloon is fully filled you board and start the experience, while the balloon is the sky you will have an opportunity to enjoy aerial views of the savannah plains of the park, the Murchison falls and many animals such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, African elephants, warthogs, zebras, bush pigs and birds.
At the end of the hot air balloon ride you will be treated to a complimentary bush breakfast served in the wilderness of Murchison Falls national park, after the breakfast you will head back to your lodge and rest for a while as you wait for lunch. After lunch you will head back to the park for a launch cruise on river Nile at the bottom of Murchison Falls, on the launch cruise you will enjoy the thunderous sound of the Murchison falls, watch many animals such as elephants, buffaloes and many animals along the banks of the river. Then head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.
Wake up early in the morning for your hot air balloon ride and thereafter enjoy a delicious bush breakfast in the wild. Later on you can opt for a game drive around the park and or enjoy the afternoon launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Paara Safari Lodge
Midrange: Murchison River Lodge
Budget: The Red Chili Rest Camp Day 3: Departure
Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer back to Kampala for departure
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast then go for en-route game drive while exiting Murchison Falls national park embarking on a journey to Kampala, on your way you will have lunch and in Kampala you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at Entebbe International airport for your departure flight back home.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Rhino Tracking
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentioned
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Kampala accommodation fees(the night after and the eve of the safari)
