This safari is a full package that begins with a scenic journey where tourists can stop to take photos, stretch, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Book this safari to combine Queen Elizabeth National Park with a full Murchison Falls experience.
Arrival and Lion Tracking
Upon arrival, tourists can have breakfast or lunch and rest depending on the time they reach. Afterward, they can head out for an exciting game drive in the Kasenyi plains for a lion tracking experience.
During the drive, they may also see animals like warthogs and bush pigs, along with birds such as the papyrus gonolek, white-backed night heron, yellow-throated cuckoo, red-chested sunbird, and white-winged warbler. After this, they can break for lunch.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Later in the afternoon, around 2 p.m., they will go on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which lasts about two hours. This cruise offers a great chance to see animals and water birds like the martial eagle, pelicans, African skimmers, African spoonbills, fish eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, and more.
Lake Katwe and Lake Munyanyange
Next, tourists are taken to Lake Katwe, where they learn how local people extract rock salt from the lake and move it to the landing area for sale.
They can also visit Lake Munyanyange, located about 2 km from Lake Katwe, where they can enjoy birdwatching. Common birds seen here include flamingos, pied avocets, black-winged stilts, black terns, and seagulls.
Traveling to Murchison Falls
After the Queen Elizabeth experience, tourists begin their trip to Murchison Falls. Along the way, they stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for about an hour and then have lunch in Masindi.
Activities at Murchison Falls
Once they arrive at Murchison Falls, they can go on a game drive following different tracks and trails to spot animals.
They can also take a boat cruise from Paraa Jetty, which lasts about 2 to 3 hours. During the cruise, tourists can see waterbucks, Nile crocodiles, hippos, and many other animals.
Book this safari from Queen Elizabeth National Park to combine lion tracking, a Kazinga Channel cruise, and a full Murchison Falls experience in one memorable trip.
