5 Days Murchison falls National park
Day 1: pick from the airport/lodge
Day 2: transfer to Murchison falls via ziwa
Day 3: morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 4: game drive to delter and top of the falls.
Day 5: transfer back to Entebbe.
DAY 1: PICK FROM THE AIRPORT/LODGE. our trained guide will pick you at the airport and drive you to the specific hotel where you will have your dinner and night stay as you prepared for the next day journey to the interesting place of Murchison falls national park.
Day 2: transfer to Murchison falls via ziwa. you will have your early morning heavy breakfast and set off for your first interesting journey with a stopover at ziwa rhino sanctuary for your first experience of the trekking one of the big five of Africa. After the trekking, the driver guide will drive you to Masindi town for lunch as you proceed to Murchison falls national park. On your arrival, you will be checked in at the gate and drive few minutes, you will be welcomed by some primates and other wildlife species as Murchison falls has got many wildlife species with different bird species. You will continue your drive to the lodge where you will spend a night and dinner as your preparing yourself for next day activity.
Day 3: morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise. You will wake up early morning with your packed breakfast and set off for your morning game drive. during that activity, you will be able to see different wildlife species like lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, jacks, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs and so many others animals with different bird species like Abyssinian ground hornbill, African fish eagle, and so many others. Then drive back to lodge for lunch and refreshment for afternoon activity which is boat cruise. Immediately after your lunch, at around 2:30pm, you will set off for a boat cruise, where you will enjoy aquatic animals and bird like hippos, crocodiles, lizards, king fishers, African fish eagles, and so many other animals and birds on the bank of the river, you will drive up to the bottom of the river where you will be able to observe waters forcing its self in a narrow gorge of 6-7m to the depth of 43m deep. Then drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and night stay.
Day 4: the lake albert delta; The Lake Albert delta is the point where the river Nile enters the Lake Albert. The Victoria Nile enters through Lake Albert in Always and sluggishly moves through the swampy area. Most of the tourists who have gone to Murchison Falls National Park find it wonderful to go and explore the Lake Albert delta, and it has become significant on all the safaris that are organized to Murchison Falls National Park. Lake Albert delta are the best place for visitors to explore the birds that may be found within the park. This is the area in the Murchison Falls National Park where the rare shoebill has been discovered.
It is located in the western part of the Murchison Falls National Park. The main river, Semuliki, which delivers water from Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Congo escarpment, and a lot of rain from the Ruwenzori highlands, all contribute to the formation of the huge alluvial plains. The development of little suds at the point where the Nile enters Lake Albert, the largest rift valley lake in east Africa, resulted from the silt deposition process throughout time.
The Lake Albert delta is the body of water where the Mighty Nile (Victoria Nile) gently flows and enters the Lake Albert waters, passing through the lake to form the Albertine Nile. The place is so beautiful with its fantastic vegetation cover, which has made it the home for several flora and fauna.
At the point where the Nile joins Lake Albert, the delta is known for its gorgeous scenery of diverse vegetation and a glimpse of the Nile’s flow as it separates into small islands and tributaries. The water in the delta is squeezed into a tight channel, rushing over rocks and making a roaring noise.
It is highly recommended that you take the morning boat ride, which is enthralling. It is quite a long journey of about 20 kilometers, and you will start this boat trip from the Paraa dock and sail through the swampy river as you see all of the animals on both sides of the river bank.
The bird species here are thrilling, and the visitors, even if they are not birders, leave the trio yearning for more. Both private and public itineraries to the Lake Albert delta can be made. Private itineraries, on the other hand, are tailored to fit into a certain time frame for a specific trip. The Nile as it meanders from the little suds in the water that come from the Uhuru falls, thought to have developed in 1962 when the Nile burst its banks, may be seen from the baker’s perspective on the southern side.
Activities at the Lake Albert Delta
The downstream boat trip from Para is an excellent opportunity to observe the delta, but it can also be a solo excursion. The delta is home to a variety of unusual and rare bird species, some of which are only seen in Murchison Falls National Park, such as the yellow-footed kingfisher, goliath heron, remarkable egrets, and African fish falcons. The old species, the shoebill, is the most fascinating for birders that visit the Albert Delta, and you have a fantastic chance of spotting it in the marshes along the waterway banks.
Views of the Congo range while taking the boat cruise to the delta. The Congo mountain ranges, with their undulating forested horizons, may also be seen from the Albert delta. You can devote your time at the delta to study birds while taking photograph if you’re friendly with birds
The delta connectes to Lake Albert creates a shallow area that is important for water birds, include shoebills, pelicans, darters, and other heron species. In the higher and wetter regions toward the south and east, the delta is a significant bringing forth and favorable place for Lake Albert’s fisheries, containing native fish species; the remainder of the site is overwhelmed by moving savannahs and tall grass, with progressively thick shrubs, forests, and timberland patches. During the dry seasons, it serves as a caring and watering shelter for untamed life in the national park.
Visit the River Nile Lake Albert Delta banks for the best Uganda Safari birding. The nature walks focus on the water-loving birds and onshore species that live along the river banks, particularly in the swampy, boggy sections. Kingfishers, African Fish Eagles, Goliath Herons, Great Egrets, and African Fish Eagles are all prevalent bird species throughout the year. The rare shoebill is the most sought-after animal here.
In conclusion, therefore, the Lake Albert Delta has got a lot of fauna and some of the fauna and flora include The African Elephant, and the Nile crocodile, are two more species of global conservation concern. One of the world’s largest concentrations of Nile crocodiles may be found between Murchison Falls and the delta. Elephants were severely hunted by poachers in the 1970s and early 1980s, reducing the population from over 13,000 in the 1970s to less than 1,000 in the 1990s. However, the population is now recovering. Many fish species inhabit the waters of Lake Albert, the majority of which are native to the Nile’s lower reaches and include important indigenous fish species of conservation concern.
After enjoyment of the lake albert delta, we will drive to the top of the falls to view the Hight and the pressure of the falls. After drive back to the lodge for dinner and night stay as preparing for next day journey back to Entebbe.
Day 5: transfer back to Entebbe. Have your morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and set off for your journey back Entebbe with a stopover in Luwero to buy some fruits then proceed to your journey.
The end of the trip.
Top Things to Do on Uganda safari
- Wildlife viewing
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Bird watching
- Whitewater rafting
- People and their culture
The People of Uganda and Their Cultures
It is definite that Uganda-dubbed the “Pearl of Africa” is a darling home of various bird species, diverse wildlife, the most tranquil climate and most interesting is that Uganda features a diverse intact culture and heritage. For visitors interested in diverse cultural experience, Uganda is gifted with 56 tribes with 9 indigenous communities that formally come to be reorganized 1995 constitution amendment of 2005 which make her a priority destination.
Uganda’s culture varies from the cultural mosaic of music, hand crafts, dance, art culture and norms, regalia and norms. Uganda’s diverse culture is unmatched.
The country has 3 very different linguistic groups and these include the Bantu, the Nilotic and the Immigrants from central Sudan. Each of these groups have a unique set of beliefs and practices and they are ever ready to introduce their culture to tourists. The Bantu inhabit the central region of Uganda especially the Baganda and their history is very attached to that of the country. Other bantu tribes also thrive from the western part of the country and these include the Bakiga, Banyankore, Batoro, Banyoro and in the eastern part, the Basoga are prominent. The Nilotics comprise of mainly Itesots, Alur, Langis and Acholis and these groups inhabit the Northern areas of Uganda. These groups are majorly cattle keepers but they have also adapted to farming to support their livelihood. The Central Sudanese people in Uganda include the Lugbaras, Madis and many others. These live in North-western part of Uganda. The widely spoken language across most of the tribes are two and they include English-which is the nation`s official language and Swahili language. What describes every culture is mostly their unique dances and drama along with songs which are the most components of cultural ceremonies in Uganda. There are other ceremonies which identify each tribe in Uganda such as marriage and birth rites which are performed differently by every tribe. Uganda also has diverse Archaeological, religious and historical sites that allow an amazing memorable experience to tourist in Uganda.
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