A flying safari from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba Airstrip in Murchison Falls National Park is a quick and comfortable way to start your adventure. The flight takes just one hour and gives you beautiful views of the park and countryside from above. This 3-day Murchison Falls flying safari lets you enjoy more time with wildlife and nature, unlike the longer road trip.
You will see many wild animals and visit one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, Murchison Falls. Below is your day-by-day itinerary for this safari.
3-Day Murchison Falls Flying Safari Highlights
- Fly from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba Airstrip in about one hour
- Enjoy aerial views of the park and surrounding areas during the flight
- Stay at a lodge inside or near Murchison Falls National Park
- Go on a guided morning game drive
- Possible sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes
- See other animals such as giraffes, hyenas, antelopes, elands, topis, reedbucks, warthogs, and waterbucks
- Visit Murchison Falls and see the River Nile pass through narrow rock walls
- Take an afternoon boat cruise on the Victoria Nile
- Watch hippos and crocodiles in the river
- See animals along the riverbanks as they come to drink water
- Optional night game drive on Day 1
- Optional activities in Entebbe on the last day
- Safari starts and ends at Entebbe International Airport
Brief 3-Day Murchison Falls Flying Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival and flight to Murchison Falls National Park (Pakuba Airstrip)
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 3: Return flight to Entebbe International Airport
Detailed 3-Day Murchison Falls Flying Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and flight to Murchison Falls National Park (Pakuba Airstrip)
After arriving in Uganda, you will meet our guide who will explain the details of your safari. You will then take a scheduled domestic flight to Pakuba Airstrip in Murchison Falls National Park.
Once you arrive, your driver-guide will take you to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax at the lodge while enjoying the view of the open Savannah. If you wish, you can book an optional night game drive. Later, have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Start your day with the sound of birds around the lodge. After breakfast, go for a morning game drive through the park. This is your chance to explore the wide Savannah and spot many animals.
You may see lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes: four of the Big Five. Other animals include hyenas, giraffes, antelopes, elands, topis, reedbucks, warthogs, and waterbucks. After the game drive, continue north to visit Murchison Falls. Watch as the Nile River forces itself through narrow rock walls and drops below. You will feel the spray and hear the power of the falls. After this visit, return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile. As you travel on the river, you may see elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes along the banks. You will also see hippos and crocodiles in the water. This peaceful cruise will end in the evening. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Return flight to Entebbe International Airport
After an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and your guide will take you to Pakuba Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe International Airport.
Depending on your departure time, you may choose to do a short activity in Entebbe. Options include bird-watching at Mabamba Wetland to look for the shoebill stork, visiting the Entebbe Botanical Garden, or a short tour of Entebbe Zoo. Later, have lunch in Entebbe and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Pressed for time? Enjoy a full safari experience in just two days with our 2-Day Murchison Falls Safari.
