Self Drive Safaris in Murchison Falls National Park

Self Drive Murchison Falls National Park which is Uganda’s largest and most visited national park, covering almost 4,000 sq. kilometers. Murchison falls national park is a major wildlife viewing destination with 76 species of mammals including elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Uganda kobs, giraffes, lions, leopards and hyenas among others. It is also home to a number of primates such as baboons, chimps, black and white colubus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys among others. Bird lovers have a chance to spot numerous bird species around the park such as the Goliath heron, African Jacana, Black headed gonolek, Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill, Malachite kingfishers, Squacco Heron and White-browed Sparrow among others.

Can I Self Drive Murchison Falls National Park? In Uganda, you can do a self-drive to any of the different national parks in Uganda i.e. Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo National Park, Kibale and many more. You can book a self drive with Car Rental & Safaris Ltd, We help you arrange the safari and provide all necessary information and offer alternative such as Self Drive Murchison Falls National Park with a guide for first timers or even to avoid getting lost in places you can’t get rescue.

We offer different self drive services with the best safari cars like 4×4 vehicle, Toyota Land cruiser, Nissan patrol or Toyota Rav4 and customized safari vans in good condition, English speaking guide. And all the necessary services required for the safari at a lower cost that suites demand of the traveler.

Recommended activities while on a Self Drive Murchison Falls National Park.

Rhino Tracking; is one of the exceptional activities to consider on your Self Drive Murchison Falls National Park. Rhinos are extinct in Uganda’s national parks. They can only be found at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and Uganda wildlife conservation education center in Entebbe. Visiting the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary completes your quest for Africa’s big five in Murchison falls national park area.

Elephant Viewing; Murchison falls national park has a population of over 1600 elephants giving you almost 98% chances of spotting the world’s largest land mammal at any given day. However, you are often cautioned to keep your distance to avoid elephants sending you off from their territory.

Leopard Tracking; this is one of the activities that would require you a ranger or a professional guide to executing. They are some of the rarest animals to see in Murchison falls national park unless you know their whereabouts. To ensure the best big 5 experience, we recommend a game ranger or professional guide for this matter.

Buffalo Viewing; is another sure exciting activity to do in Murchison falls national park. Where the buffaloes are; there are likely to be some lions too since they sometimes prey on them.

Lion Tracking; is one of the animals that not everyone gets to see in Murchison falls national park. Just like the leopards, the help of a professional wildlife guide and game ranger should come in handy for your trip.

Antelope viewing; is often considered as the garnish on your Murchison falls safari since there is something that stands out more exceptionally; The boat cruise and Murchison falls hike

How to Get to Murchison Falls National Park – By road, the park is located 305 km from Kampala the capital city of Uganda, the journey can start depending on you pick up location either Kampala or Entebbe international airport on arrival and the journey can last for about 5-6hrs depending on the number of stopovers and the client’s interest.

Accommodation facility– There several lodges right there at the park both inside and outside the park with the best services offered to visitors during your safari. At Murchison Falls National Park, they have lodges ranging from mid-range, luxury and Budget accommodations like Paraa lodge (luxury), Pakuba safari lodge(mid-range), Red chilli Rest Camp(budget) and many more offering quality accommodation facilities. Book with us now today

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• White Hilux Double Cab 2.5 4×4 diesel 2011 model
• Aircon; electric windows; electric mirrors
• CD/Radio standard no “AUX” plug
• 5 speed manual gearboxes with manual 4WD selection; electronic rear diff lock
• Fog lights

• Fog lights
• Bluetooth built in for mobile phone use
• Durable seat covers
• 2 x fire extinguishers
• Central locking & alarm system
• Altec Net-Star tracking anti-theft & tracking system

• White Hilux Double Cab 2.5 4×4 diesel 2011 model
• Aircon; electric windows; electric mirrors
• CD/Radio standard no “AUX” plug
• 5 speed manual gearboxes with manual 4WD selection; electronic rear diff lock
• Fog lights

• Fog lights
• Bluetooth built in for mobile phone use
• Durable seat covers
• 2 x fire extinguishers
• Central locking & alarm system
• Altec Net-Star tracking anti-theft & tracking system

• Toyota RAV 4
• Aircon; electric windows; electric mirrors
• CD/Radio standard no “AUX” plug
• 5 speed manual gearboxes with manual 4WD selection; electronic rear diff lock
• Fog lights

• Bluetooth built in for mobile phone use
• Durable seat covers
• 2 x fire extinguishers
• Central locking & alarm system
• Altec Net-Star tracking anti-theft & tracking system

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