3 Day Hot air balloon safari in Murchison

Trip Overview

3 Day Hot air balloon safari in Murchison Falls is a short tour but interesting and filled with fun activities that will expose the traveler to the beauty of Uganda. Murchison Falls National Park is located 305 kilometers north of Kampala’s capital city and is known for being the oldest and largest national park in Uganda. You will explore different parts of the park. You will be able to view different animal species like hippos, buffaloes, elephants, Nile crocodiles, antelopes, and bird species such as the elusive shoebill stork.

Trip highlights

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison
Day 2: Balloon Ride, Game drive
Day 3: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer To Murchison Falls National Park

Your driver guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport. You will have a couple of optional activities to engage in such as tracking rhinos on foot at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary as well as making a few stopovers to buy souvenirs before finally arriving at your accommodation with the park where you will spend the overnight.

Lodging: Paraa Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Lodge

Meal plan: Half board

Day 2: Balloon Ride, Game Drive Or Launch Cruise On The Nile

Wake up early in the morning for your hot air balloon ride and thereafter enjoy a delicious bush breakfast in the wild. You will have an opportunity to see various animals such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes antelopes, and many bird species around the park and or enjoy the afternoon launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.

Lodging: Paraa Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Departure

After your morning breakfast, you will meet up with your driver guide. Transfer back to Kampala where your trip will end.

Tour includes

An English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Full board accommodation
Pick up and drop off
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water

Tour excludes

Air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities not included on the itinerary
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and tips among others.
Alcoholic drinks

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