Summary of 3 days fishing safari in Murchison itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Full-day fishing
Day 3: Game drive and departure
Detailed 3-Day fishing safari in Murchison Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
By the time you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our guide driver will be there to welcome you into the country. You will receive a short briefing on how your safari tour will go. You will then head out on a 4-5-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. As you anticipate the Big 5 encounters in the park, you will share moments with the rhinos and other wildlife species like antelopes, zebras, and warthogs at Zziwa and lunch will be enroute. By evening you will have checked in your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options:
- Fort Murchison (budget)
- Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
- Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile safari lodge (luxury)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full-day fishing
At dawn, you will be woken up by the sweet melodies of nature and the mouthwatering aroma of your delicious breakfast. After you devour your breakfast, you will receive your packed lunch and head out. Our drive guide will timely transfer you to the Victoria Nile banks on the boat for a full-day fishing adventure. An experienced professional angler and fisherman will usher you in and prepare you for the adventure. He will take you through the best fishing spots and tell you all you need to know about the different fish species in the river. In the afternoon after devouring your packed lunch, you will row your boat downstream. You will throw your fishing rods and silently catch the different fish species such as the tilapia, Nile perch, and tiger fish to mention but a few. As the evening sets in our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you back to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation options:
- Fort Murchison (budget)
- Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
- Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile safari lodge (luxury)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Game drive and Departure
Early in the morning of the last day of your 3 days fishing safari in Murchison Falls National Park, you will have breakfast. Our driver guide will then transfer you to the park for an early morning game drive. This is probably the best time for a game drive where the early risers will entertain you as they graze.
You will spot several species like antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, hyenas, and waterbuck among others. You will also complete your Big 5 encounter as you spot the other 4 of the Big 5 lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants. To finalize your game drive in the park, you will visit the iconic Murchison Falls. This is the main highlight of the game drive experience. As you bid farewell to your 3 day trip, you will take pictures and our driver guide will transfer you back to the lodge for lunch and check out. You will arrive in Entebbe in the evening in time for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3-Day fishing safari in Murchison
Inclusions:
Accommodation – 3 nights in comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps.
Transport – All transfers and transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Fishing Excursions – Guided sport fishing sessions at Murchison Falls, including boat hire and fishing permits.
Chimpanzee Trekking Permit – One permit per person for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Eco forest.
Park Entrance Fees – All conservation and park entry fees for national parks visited.
Game Drives – Guided wildlife game drives in Murchison Falls.
Boat Safaris – Boat cruise on the Nile.
Rhino Tracking – Entry and guided tracking of white rhinos at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Meals – Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari.
Drinking Water – Complimentary bottled water throughout the trip.
Airport Transfers – Pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe International Airport.
Exclusions:
International Flights – Flights to and from Uganda.
Visa Fees – Entry visas for Uganda.
Personal Expenses – Items such as souvenirs, laundry services, and optional activities not included in the itinerary.
Alcoholic & Soft Drinks – Drinks other than bottled water provided during the safari.
Fishing Equipment – Personal fishing gear (rods, reels, and tackle); can be rented at an additional cost.
Travel Insurance – Strongly recommended but not included in the package.
Tips & Gratuities – Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
Additional Activities – Any optional excursions, such as community visits, not mentioned in the itinerary.