Day 01: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 02:  Morning hot air balloon safari and afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls

Day 03: Drive back to Kampala via the top of the falls

Highlights

You’ll go to Uganda Uganda

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)

You’ll visit Murchison Falls National Park

Activities: Hot air balloon safari, Boat cruise to the Base of the falls

Getting around: open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included

Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost

Things To Consider

Accommodation is Inclusive

Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group

Tour Can Depart any day

Tour can be customized

Solo travelers can join this tour

Age Limit: 10 years and above

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival

You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)

Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost

DAY 1: Start your 3 Day Murchison Falls hot air balloon safari.

You will be picked by Encounter Africa safaris guide who will first brief you about your 3 Day Murchison Falls hot air balloon safari. You will then drive north wards through small towns, Nakasongola plains and if you so wish visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track the few remaining Rhinos in this place. Lunch will be served en-route  and then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park.

Drive time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Lodging: Baker’s Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge or Murchison River Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 02: Murchison Falls hot air balloon safari and Boat cruise to the base of the falls

You will be picked up to start your Hot Air Balloon safari on the Paraa side of Murchison Falls National Park. If you are staying on the southern bank of River Nile, you will be picked by boat at about 5:00am to join others on the Paraa side. It’s at Paraa Lodge that all will assemble to start your journey to the starting point of your balloon. You, the pilots and the whole crew will be transported to the starting point of your hot air balloon safari. As the Balloon is being assembled, you will be offered a cup of tea or coffee. Once this is done, the pilot will give you a short briefing, get on board and start your hot air balloon safari. Imagine experience of observing all these animals the beautiful rivers, trees and the sun setting some meters above. This whole experience may take from 45 minutes to one hour exploring Murchison Falls National Park. After landing, you will be given certificates and those that would have paid a full hot air balloon package be treated to a full bush breakfast. 

Transfer to your Lodge for relaxation, lunch and an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls. You will set of from Paraa jetty up stream to the base of the falls where water squeezes itself through a small gorge exploding to create what has been called the strongest waterfall on planet earth. The journey to and from the base of the falls will provide an opportunity to see many water and land animals that include buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, several water birds, elephants among others. Retire to your Lodge of Dinner and overnight

Lodging: Baker’s Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge or Murchison River Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3: End of your 3 Day Murchison Falls hot air balloon Safari

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala/Entebbe at leisure with a choice of visiting the top of the fall to observe it from above. Lunch will be served en route arriving Kampala/Entebbe in the afternoon. This marks the  end of your spectacular 3 Days Murchison Falls Air Balloon Safari.

Drive time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of the safari