4 Days hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park.
A 4-day hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park offers a serene and then breathtaking safari experience, where travelers soar above the park’s stunning landscapes at sunrise, witnessing the majestic wildlife and the mighty Nile River from a unique perspective. The gentle drift above the savannah offers tourist with unforgettable views of the park’s diverse flora and fauna followed by a champagne breakfast on the savannah, creating a truly magical and then memorable adventure, as well the safari offers you chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest this is where you encounter the chimpanzees in their natural habitat with African Vacation Safaris.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park.
Day 2: Hot air balloon experience and afternoon boat cruise.
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest.
Day 4: En-route game drive and Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park.
Depending on your location; On the 1 day of 4 days hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park, you will be welcomed by your driver guide from African Vacation Safaris that will brief you about the safari and then you will start your journey to Murchison falls that is situated in the northwestern part of Uganda. The distance from Kampala to Murchison falls national park takes you about 5 to 6 hours’ drive with enroute lunch on the way, as well you will pass through the small towns, then Nakasongola plains and you will transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the few remaining rhinos in the country and after rhino tracking you will directly drive to the top of the falls to where you will have the perfect views of the waterfall, experience beautiful splashes, while admiring the stunning scenery. After the top of the falls you will drive to your lodge and then check in for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Hot air balloon experience and afternoon boat cruise.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and then meet with your safari guide and then drive to the starting point next Paraa lodge for a briefing about the rules, regulations, safety of the experience. After the briefing you will enter the balloon and your pilot will start and fly the balloon in the air to where you will have the perfect views of the entire Murchison falls national park, tree tops, River Nile, Lake Albert, perfect views of the sunrise, savanna vegetation, various animal species and among many others. After the hot air balloon safari you will be served with the special continental bush breakfast alongside a bottle of champagne prepared by the professional chefs from Paraa lodge, then later you will be rewarded a certificate that shows that you participated in hot air balloon in Murchison falls national park. After the breakfast, your safari driver will transfer you for the morning game drive in the park for amazing wildlife viewing experience; this is where you will spot great animal species like buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, lions, and among others, as well as various bird species like open billed storks, grey crowned cranes, black bellied bustards, secretary bird, African fish eagles and among others. After the experience you will drive back to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon boat cruise.
After lunch, your safari driver will drive you to Paraa landing site for exciting boat cruise experience to the bottom of the falls. The boat cruise takes about 2 to 3 hours; this is the best way to spot hippos and then crocodiles in water close to you, as well as spotting numerous animal species like buffaloes, elephnats, antelopes, Uganda Kobs along the water shores drinking water. You will spot water bird species like cormorants, King Fisher’s, bee-eaters, and among many others. The afternoon boat cruise takes you to the bottom of the falls where you will either cruise back to the starting point; and your driver guide will transfer you to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest.
On the 3rd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, meet your Uganda safari guide and transfer to Budongo forest for the chimpanzee trekking safari experience in Budongo forest. This is where you will be transferred to the headquarters for the briefing about the rules, regulations to know during chimpanzee trekking at the offices of Uganda Wildlife Authority. After the briefing you will be transferred to the forest with the company of the skilled and then experienced park rangers and park guides in the different groups. Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest takes a period of about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the location of the chimpanzees. Along the way looking for the chimpanzees you will be intrigued with the best sighting of the animal species, bird species, plant species, and among many others. And once you spot the chimpanzees you will be given a period of one hour to be in the presence of chimpanzees will watching the chimpanzees feeding, playing, taking pictures, and recording the memories to show people home after the safari. After one hour you will trek back to the starting point where you will find your driver guide waiting for you. You will be served with lunch, and after lunch you will remain at your lodge while relaxing, spotting various wildlife across, and later you will be served with dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: En-route game drive and Departure.
On the last day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and then enjoy your hearty breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge and then meet your safari guide then start on your journey, as you exist the park you will enjoy by the enroute morning game drive to spot the early risers in the park like elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs and among many others, minus forgetting spotting the various number of bird species and among many others. After you will continue with your journey and along the way to Kampala either in Luweero or Masindi you have a stopover for lunch, after lunch you will embark on your journey until you arrive Kampala, then your safari guide will drop you that is either at Entebbe International Airport to catch a flight back home or dropped to your hotel in Kampala that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 4 Days hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park
4 Days hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park inclusions.
Chimpanzee trekking permits.
Hot air balloon safari experience.
Park entrance fees.
Visiting top of the falls.
Transportation by 4×4 safari vehicle.
All meals.
Experienced full time English speaking guide.
Rhino trekking permits.
4 Days hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park exclusions.
Visas.
International flights.
Souvenirs.
Laundry services.
Tips.