4 Day Extension To Murchison Falls

1270$

per person

The Murchison Falls Conservation Area, about 7,000 sq. km in size, the largest in Uganda, consists of Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma Game Reserve and Bugungu Game Reserve among others. Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, with their chimps and birds, are within the Area.

The Murchison Falls Conservation Area, about 7,000 sq. km in size, the largest in Uganda, consists of Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma Game Reserve and Bugungu Game Reserve among others. Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, with their chimps and birds, are within the Area. It is a stunning habitat for wildlife, birds and vegetation. Crocodiles, hippos, elephants and birds including the rare shoebill stork, can be found on the banks of the Nile. With over 1000 chimpanzees in Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, Murchison is thought to have the largest chimp numbers in the region. The launch trip to the bottom of the Falls, lasting about 3 hours, is unforgettable – look at birds, elephant, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo on The Nile banks; experience this mighty river. On the game drive, Buffalo, leopard, antelope, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck and lion can also be seen. Over 450 bird species have been recorded. Perhaps the frothiest attraction in the Area is the sterning Murchison Falls. For about 80 kms from Karuma Falls in the East, The Nile is a rushing torrent of water which drops about 300 metres. It spills over the ancient rocks that form the Western Rift Valley wall, gushing through a 7 metre gorge and into the cauldron of turbulent water below, forming the fall.

4 Days

12+ Age

Birding

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Departure

This safari starts and finishes in Entebbe.
Departure Time

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1 Kampala

Visit the Kasubi tombs, the burial ground for Buganda kings or the Uganda Museum for history and artefacts depending on time. Drive to Kampala (Overnight in Kampala, BB

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Day 2 Murchinsons Falls

fter breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls national park on the way passing cattle markets, local communities and beautiful landscapes. The Murchison Falls Conservation Area, about 7,000 sq. km in size, the largest in Uganda, consists of Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma Game Reserve and Bugungu Game Reserve among others. Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, with their chimps and birds, are within the Area. It is a stunning habitat for wildlife, birds and vegetation. Crocodiles, hippos, elephants and birds including the rare shoebill stork, can be found on the banks of the Nile. With over 1000 chimpanzees in Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi Forests, Murchison is thought to have the largest chimp numbers in the region. The launch trip to the bottom of the Falls, lasting about 3 hours, is unforgettable – look at birds, elephant, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo on The Nile banks; experience this mighty river. On the game drive, Buffalo, leopard, antelope, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck and lion can also be seen. Over 450 bird species have been recorded. Perhaps the frothiest attraction in the Area is the sterning Murchison Falls. For about 80 kms from Karuma Falls in the East, The Nile is a rushing torrent of water which drops about 300 metres. It spills over the ancient rocks that form the Western Rift Valley wall, gushing through a 7 metre gorge and into the cauldron of turbulent water below, forming the fall.

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Day 3 Murchisons Falls - am: game drive / pm: boat excursion

Community visit to Ogwendo village for a cultural treat Afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive.

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Day 4 Murchison Falls/Kampala/Fly out

An early start. Game drive on your way to Pabidi in Budongo Forest. Go for a guided nature walk to track chimpanzees. Budongo is also known for its many plant and bird species. Lunch. Return to Kampala (HB). [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]

Tour Location

The Murchison Falls Conservation Area, about 7,000 sq.

History of the Uganda

Uganda's history is marked by a transition from organized kingdoms to British colonial rule and ultimately to independence, followed by periods of internal conflict and political instability. The country's borders, drawn in the late 19th century, encompassed diverse societies, including centralized Bantu kingdoms in the south and more decentralized Nilotic and Sudanic peoples in the north.

Early Kingdoms and Colonialism:

- Kingdoms:
  
  By the 11th century, organized kingdoms like Buganda, Bunyoro, and others emerged, based on agriculture, crafts, and trade.
- British Influence:
  
  British explorers and missionaries arrived in the late 1800s, followed by the establishment of the Uganda Protectorate in 1894. The British expanded control through treaties with other kingdoms, including Toro, Ankole, and Bunyoro.

Colonial Economy:

Commercial production of coffee, cotton, and copper was promoted to support British economic interests.

Independence and Post-Colonial Era:

Independence:

Uganda gained independence in 1962, with Milton Obote as the first Prime Minister.

Political Instability:

The early years of independence were marked by political tensions, including the abrogation of the 1962 constitution and the rise of military regimes.

Obote and Amin:

Prime Minister Obote declared himself President and later faced a coup led by Idi Amin, who ruled from 1971 to 1979.

Museveni:

Yoweri Museveni, after a period of interim government, came to power in 1986 and remains the current president.

Key Events and Figures:

Buganda Kingdom:

The kingdom of Buganda played a significant role in Uganda's history, initially granting autonomy and then experiencing tensions with the central government.

Milton Obote:

Uganda's first Prime Minister and later President, Obote was a key figure in the early years of independence.

Idi Amin:

Amin's military rule was a period of significant human rights abuses and instability.

Yoweri Museveni:

Museveni's long tenure as President has been marked by efforts to stabilize the country and promote economic development.

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Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. Trek chimps in Nyungwe Forest.