Uganda Safari To Murchison Falls And Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National park and Queen Elizabeth National Park is mainly game rich safari. During this safari, you get to see nature’s best assets that contribute to the state that Uganda is a country endowed by nature. The unique beauty, of these Uganda safari destinations prompted William Churchill to refer to Murchison falls National Park as a kew garden and zoo in untamed nature. Request A Qoutation

While in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you get to watch stunning grassland plains on the floor of the rift valley bordered by rift valley escarpment, rolling Rwenzori ranges with a sparkling glacier top.

Both Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park are game rich destinations which you can see during game drive on the tracks of these parks. During the launch trips on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park or River Nile in Murchison falls National Park you enjoy a variety of visiting wild animals.

Chimpanzee trekking adventures are available in Kyambura gorge Queen Elizabeth National park and Kaniyo Pabidi forest in Murchison Falls National park. You need to reserve a chimpanzee trekking permit either for the morning or afternoon session to be allowed to be part of this adventure.

Activities To Do On Uganda Safari In Queen Elizabeth National Park And Murchison Falls National Park

Launch Trips in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Situated on the River Nile course are magnificent rapids that form Murchison Falls with a stunning view. Before the falls, River Nile staggers over 80 kilometers of underlying rock them suddenly channeled into the 6 meters wide gorge then cascade the 43 meters Rift valley cliff into the plunge pool.

The earth trembles at the Murchison Falls as this changes even the Launch turbulence as you draw closer to the most powerful falls in the world. Along the way, tourists can view the different wild animals that move towards the River banks to quench thirst and cool off the day’s heat. An array of birds flock the River Nile banks on a daily.

During the launch trip on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you get to discover a vast array of wild game, a plethora of birds as some of the over 603 species including foreign migrants are present on the shoreline all year round.  While on the launch trip on Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park, you enjoy the stunning view of the features that make part of the park topography.

Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park

By taking a game drive on the tracks of Queen Elizabeth National Park or Murchison Falls National Park, you get to enjoy the presence of several wild animals. Each of these National parks may have some similar wild animals but there are those particularly known for being residents of particular parks. 

The game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, especially via Kasenyi track may give you the opportunity to find lions in action as they prey on the Uganda kobs that are common residents. Some of the game present in Queen Elizabeth National park include leopards, waterbucks, elephants, bushbucks, herds of elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, mongoose and others.

Murchison Falls National Park game drives especially using the Buligi track has more chances of witnessing animal drama especially the lions that sneak on Uganda kobs that are common visitors to this grassland.  The animals you may possibly get to find during the game drives in Murchison Falls National Park include lions, leopards, hyenas, oribi, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, hartebeest, leopards and others.

Chimpanzee trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park

Both Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park are homes to chimpanzee communities. In Kaniyo Pabidi forest is the chimpanzee habitat in Murchison Falls National Park and Kyambura gorge the home to chimpanzees in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Prior booking for chimpanzee permits in either parks is required as there supply is restricted. The number of chimpanzee permits in Uganda is restricted as a conservation measure to prevent the effects of mass tourism to the environment where these primates survive.

Two chimpanzee trekking sessions that is morning and afternoon happen in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.

Uganda Birding Safari in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park hosts about 603 bird species where as Murchison Falls National park has about 450 bird species registered as residents. These are some of the biggest Uganda safari birding destinations which keen birder can include on their choice list.

Some of the residents birds likely to find in Murchison Falls National Park include black-Headed Gonolek, Sparrow weaver, Silver bird, Vitelline Masked Weaver, Green winged Pytilia and others.

Some of the resident birds in Queen Elizabeth National park include Black Rumped Buttonquail, Papyrus Gonolek, Egyptian geese, Yellow backed and lesser Masked Canary Gabon, Red Capped Lark and more. At times you may spot some migratory birds that fly from as far as Europe especially during winter.

Guided Nature walks in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park

In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you may do a guided nature walk in shady Maramagambo forest by exploring the dense network of trails. Along the way, you may spot several wild animals, birds, primates, natural plants, the famous bat cave where millions roost, the copper blue lake and much more.

During a guided nature walk in Murchison Falls National Park you traverse the Rabongo forest in the south-east of the park where you enjoy the best of nature, a hike to the top of the falls goes through different plants. A guided walk in Kaniyo Pabidi forest may be the opportunity to find a number of resident primates, an array of birds and others.

Safari Activities Exclusive to Murchison falls National Park

Hike to the top of the falls

This is the point where River Nile water thunders through the 6 meters wide cayon before plunging the 43 meters high cliff into the turbulent pool. The drama at the top of the falls may exciting but not for the faint hearted.

You may choose to hike to the top of the falls via the Baker’s point for about 15 minutes to the Devil’s cauldron. At Baker’s point, you enjoy the front view of River Nile and a secondary water fall called Uhuru can be seen too.

Alternatively arrange to get off the boat via the Fajao gorge for about 45 to 60 minutes to the top of the Murchison Falls.

 Delta trip in Murchison Falls

The delta trip in Murchison Falls National Park is a placid activity in the park but exciting to be part of. You get no a boat trip that sails through papyrus delta passing the Victoria Nile that flows into Lake Albert. It is a very rewarding boat trip for ornithologists seeking to find shoebill. The Delta trip in Murchison Falls National Park may last about four to five hours.

Sports fishing in Murchison Falls National Park

Anglers on Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National can engage in sports fishing too. You need a fishing permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You need to carry your own fishing equipment in order to feel comfortable. Hire a boat for the time you take on River Nile. Some of the fish species you may catch during Uganda sports fishing safari include Nile Perch, cat fish, Lung fish, Tilapia and others.

 Uganda Safari Activities Exclusive To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Volcanoes Craters Tour In Queen Elizabeth National Park

By taking the drive the 27 kilometers crater drive through a scenic cluster of extinct volcanic crater lakes, forest and savanna. At time flamingos show up in the crater lakes adjacent to Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. The Katwe salt lake where ancient salt mining methods are applied on the evaporation pans. This is the ancient salt mining industry in Uganda situated on the outskirts of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Connect to Bwindi impenetrable National Park For Gorilla Safaris

From Queen Elizabeth National park via Ishasha sector, the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is about 64 kilometers but from Mweya the main park headquarters to Bwindi is 160 kilometers. If you intend to combine a game safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park with gorilla trekking or gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Forest, this is the shortest destination.

Best Time To Do Uganda Safari In Murchison Falls National Park And Queen Elizabeth National Park

The dry season that is June to September and December to January is the best time to do the Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Note that Uganda safaris are open all year since the country is generally not affected by harsh conditions.

During the dry season, the tracks in both Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park are quicker to navigate. In the grasslands, the grass is lower allowing better visibility of the several animals that enjoy a day in these areas. For chimpanzee trekking safaris in these parks, they spend most of the time closer to the ground.  For photographing or filming Uganda safaris in either Murchison falls or Queen Elizabeth National park, the dry season presents a conducive environment.

The wet season which is March to May or October to November presents better chances of finding infants in Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth National Park. The grass is higher and this acts as a hiding spot for the vulnerable infants. There is an increase in the water flow at Murchison Falls and at Kazinga channel.

Requirements For Doing Uganda Safari To Murchison Falls And Queen Elizabeth National Park

Select the Uganda safari activities to do in both Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National park.

Identify the number of people travelling with for this Uganda safari for better planning

Purchase a chimpanzee trekking permit for Kaniyo Pabidi in Murchison Falls or Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You May choose to do chimpanzee trekking in the morning or afternoon. Reserve a fishing permit and boat in case one of your safari activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park is sports fishing.

Book accommodations to use during Uganda safari in Murchison Falls National Park or Queen Elizabeth National park.  Both parks have

Secure transport to get you to Queen Elizabeth National and Murchison falls National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Road transport is the main means to get to either Uganda safari destination. Air transport is available to get to Murchison Falls National Park at Pakuba or Bugungu Airstrip Or Queen Elizabeth National Park at Kasese airstrip.

Pack the right Uganda safari gears including safari hat, attires in wilderness friendly colors, insect repellant, foldable water bottle, and others.

Apply for the Uganda visa before the starting date of your Uganda safari to avoid having to take a long time at immigration on arrival.

Do advance health check up before Uganda safari especially if you are to do chimpanzee trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park or Murchison Falls National park. Ensure that you do not have any communicable infection that you may transmit to the vulnerable chimpanzees.

How much is the cost of Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

At Arch safaris And Tours, we package our safaris according to upmarket, mid-range and basic. The cost of park entrance fees is compulsory for every tourist no matter which safari package you choose. Additional costs to incur during Uganda safari include accommodation costs, transport costs, hiring driver guide and others.

Do not forget to carry pocket money as hard cash to use for on ground purchases because credit cards are not commonly used in Uganda.

Our Team of safari consultants is ready to work with you to draft the best itinerary and offer options of Uganda safari quotation inclusive of your needs and interests. You are welcome to ask question about this Uganda safari as our experienced safari consult will get back to you with information to the best of our knowledge. Contact us via Info@archsafarisandtours.com.