Duration
4-Day
Accra, Uganda
Budongo and Murchison Falls National Park birding experience is one of the finest safaris offered in Africa. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest national park in Uganda, with over 350 unique bird species and over 22 Albertine endemics and Budongo, with its giant mahogany trees, has a large concentration of migrants and those endemic birds to the place.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Kampala to Kampala
Via Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos - Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 20 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Day 1-2
Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget lodge inside Budongo Forest (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Just as agreed, so will our experienced driver-guide honor the promise by meeting you at the agreed point and time for a warm welcome and briefing. Thereafter, you will embark on a 5-6 hours’ scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s oldest and largest conservation area in Uganda. The drive comes with clear views of breathtaking landscapes, green vegetation, and busy streets, among others. Your arrival at the lodge will be late in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
This second day is one to remember, with activities commencing as soon as breakfast is done early morning. You will have a briefing by the guide, who will explain everything you need to know about birds. Then, we'll take you to the wilderness for a 3-4 hour search, where you will identify the sounds and sights of several bird species in the wild, notably the crested cranes, Egyptian geese, and the sought-after stork among others. You'll have a lunch break sometime after the first hours of the day, and then an afternoon boat cruise that will not only expose you to magnificent waterfalls, and several aquatic birds such as the kingfisher. Dinner and a nap are the last things on this day. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After enjoying a delicious breakfast meal early morning, you will get your packed lunch and head for a rewarding full-day game drive at the vast Budongo forest, right at the boundary of Budongo Forest National Park. You will traverse the giant Mahogany forest, identifying the unique characteristics of the different bird species, notably, the chocolate-backed kingfisher, Hugli’s Francolin, white thighed hornbill, the blue-breasted kingfisher, and the dwarf kingfisher, among others. Lunch break comes after approximately 5 hours of quest, whereas the birding proceeds up to sunset, when you will return to the lodge for dinner and a nap. Budget lodge located inside Budongo Forest (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
After breakfast, you can have a top of the falls hike, before checking out of the lodge for a rewarding 5-6 hours’ drive, while enjoying the breathtaking landscape and fresh air among others. Dinner and a peaceful overnight mark the closure of today’s business. End of safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
We are excited to serve you at Bugoli Adventures Limited. At Bugoli Adventures Limited you get to experience Africa beyond ordinary as we keep up creativity and model our packages to satisfy your ever changing travel needs. We know that an African Safari is not only about visiting incredible destinations, but connecting with them in a personal and authentic way; we believe that travel in its true meaning should be about satisfaction, joy,happiness and personal passion for every participant.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Thank you to all of our dedicated, hard-working and professional operator who provide the best service and payment methods.
Wong · Hong Kong
I booked a 3 day, 2 night gorilla trekking tour and it was an incredible experience! Michael was great at getting back to me with all the information; driver was knowledgeable & pleasant. Gorilla trekking experience was bucket list status! The island on a lake I stayed at after trekking was peaceful with nature walks around the island. I'd highly recommend.
Jessica · United States
I had a truly wonderful 21 day safari with Bugoli Adventures. It was a last minute decision to visit Uganda and Rwanda. Without much preparation time, the booking process was still very personal. Michael has put together the perfect itinerary taking into account my preferences: a mix of different wildlife and cultural experiences as well as some hiking activities. My safari then started at the airport in Entebbe, where I was picked up by Michael and my guide Silver. Silver was absolutely great: As a very experienced driver, he knew all the best routes and made my trip safe and comfortable. In addition, he has eagle eyes and could spot wildlife from a great distance. So I saw all the Big Five and collected a lot of amazing photos. My personal wildlife highlight of the trip was definitely visiting the gorillas in Bwindi. As a solo traveler, I opted for budget accommodations to cut down on my expenses. However, the accommodations selected by Michael really exceeded my expectations: the rooms were spacious and clean, mostly with a great view. Ideal for relaxing after a long day of driving. The 3 course meals at their restaurants were delicious. The meals were carefully selected in personal consultation with their chef. In closing, I would like to highly recommend Bugoli Adventures to help you create an unforgettable safari experience.
Stefan · Germany
We had an unforgettable experience with Bugoli Adventures and would not hesitate to book with them again. The booking process was very personal, we spoke a lot with Michael and Reward beforehand to create the perfect itinerary for us, so from the beginning we could feel the passion within this company. We had previously organised our first 2 nights in Uganda separately, but Michael and Reward still met us in Kabale and drove us there, helping us to organise simcards and cash on the way. Our safari then started when we met our guide Silver, a man with a heart of gold. His knowledge is unbelievable and he looked after us so well, making sure everything was perfect during our time with him. We opted for a budget safari, but some of the accommodations really exceeded our expectations, especially in the national parks. We were in contact with Michael and Reward the whole way, sharing our experiences and we feel like we have gained not only great memories from our trip, but great friends too. I would 100% recommend Bugoli Adventures to anyone looking for an unforgettable Ugandan Safari, you will love it!
Camille · Switzerland
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 18 are free.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos - Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Kampala
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Bugoli Adventures , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bugoli Adventures .
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