3 Days Murchison Falls Hot Air Balloon Tour

3 Days Murchison Falls Hot Air Balloon Tour – Uganda Wildlife Trip

The 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour holiday is a dream come true Uganda safari experience! It is one of the unique short Uganda safari packages crafted for you to explore and experience Murchison Falls National Park in a hot air balloon instead of using a 4WD vehicle. For those of you on plan to go on honeymoon holiday, it is a perfect experience worth sharing with your dear one.

3 Days Murchison Falls Hot Air Balloon TourThe 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour includes 2 nights, 3 days and it involves you taking a flight in a hot air balloon to capture incredible sight of Murchison Falls National Park’s diverse wildlife species as they roam within its lush savannas. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest of all the 10 Uganda safari park, occupying 3840sq.kms of land and hosting a huge profusion of elephants, buffaloes, 451 bird species including shoebill stork, antelopes, chimpanzees and others. It is dissected by Murchison Falls in which it takes its name and this is one of the world’s powerful waterfalls.

This package also includes other exciting Uganda safari activities especially game drives, boat cruise, rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and hike to the top of the falls. The trip will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe, Uganda.

What to expect on your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour

  • A memorable hot air balloon experience
  • Game drive via the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park
  • Boat cruise towards the bottom of Murchison Falls
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Photography
  • Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls
  • A complete encounter with big game in the wild
  • Photography
  • Travel in 4WD vehicle
  • Fulltime English-speaking Uganda tour guide

Brief itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour

Day 1: Leave Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park-Rhino tracking en-route

Day 2: Hot air balloon experience, game drive and afternoon launch trip

Day 3: Delta boat ride and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour

Day 1: Leave Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park-Rhino tracking en-route

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your tasty cup of Uganda tea or coffee then meet your Uganda safari guide for a warm greeting and briefing on your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour. After, leave your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park expecting to spend about 5 to 6 hours driving on Luweero-Masindi route.

At Nakasongola, branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a stop visit and engage in rhino tracking. On rhino trek, expect amazing view of not only rhinos but also other mammals, birds and a beautiful vegetation. After photography and exploring more about rhinos, drive to a hotel in Masindi for lunch.

After lunch, access Murchison Falls National Park through Kichumbanyobo gate in the south which also lets you enjoy astonishing sight of playful baboons and other primates at Kaniyo-Pabidi forest which is part of Budongo Forest. If time allows, drive to the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking view of it as it squeezes itself into a narrow rock of 8 meters before breaking off about 43m. You will check into your preferred Uganda safari lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Nile Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
  • Murchison River Lodge/Fort Murchison Lodge (Mid-range)
  • Red Chili Camp/Budongo Eco-Lodge (Budget)

Day 2: Hot air balloon experience, game drive and afternoon launch trip

Rise up early for your exciting and memorable hot air balloon experience which includes bush breakfast. Expect to enjoy your flight in a hot air balloon while enjoying amazing view of Rothschild giraffes, African bush elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, birds, warthogs and a magical view of the surrounding areas. Have bush breakfast after the 1-2 hours of game viewing in air balloon and then drive to the northern section of the park for a game drive. This is to let you sight more wildlife species, take photos and then return for lunch and relaxation.

At 2:00pm, a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls will be your next activity and this offers you opportunity to view hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds and others. You will also take a hike to the top of the falls in case you didn’t visit the previous day. Get back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Nile Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
  • Murchison River Lodge/Fort Murchison Lodge (Mid-range)
  • Red Chili Camp/Budongo Eco-Lodge (Budget)

Day 3: Delta boat ride and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Have a hefty breakfast and after, expect to engage in an exciting morning boat ride toward the delta. This lets you enjoy good sight of hippos, birds like shoebill stork, crocodiles and other wildlife on the land. Return to check out of the lodge then you will be driven back to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour.

End of your 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon tour

Tour inclusions

  • Game drive
  • Hike to the top of the falls
  • Hot air balloon tour
  • Delta boat ride
  • All trip activities except the optional once
  • Travel in 4WD Uganda safari vehicle with open roof top
  • Fulltime English-speaking driver guide
  • Relevant government taxes
  • Park entry fees
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Accommodation for 2 nights and meals

Tour exclusions

  • Laundry service fees
  • Tips
  • Telephone bills
  • Visas
  • Cigarettes
  • Beverages
  • Optional activities
  • Accommodation after the trip

What to carry on 3 days Murchison Falls hot air balloon safari

  • A good camera
  • Safari hat
  • Comfortable safari shoes
  • Insect repellents
  • Rain jacket
  • Snacks
  • Bottled drinking water
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