5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari in Murchison Falls

This 5 days Uganda fishing safari in Murchison Falls offers an exceptional sport fishing experience in Uganda, particularly in Murchison Falls National park.

During the safari, travelers can be able to spot a variety of wildlife species in the park, such as huge Elephants, cape buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs, among others, that will make your fishing safari so adventurous.

The Park is one of the best destinations to go to for sport fishing in Uganda and you will stand higher chances of catching the biggest Nile Perch, Catfish, Lungfish and Tilapia on the Victoria Nile while on a fishing boat or fishing from the shores of the river.

Day 1: Pickup  – Transfer to Murchison Falls national park – Top of the falls

Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport,  you will meet the driver guide, who will warmly receive you and brief you about your Uganda fishing safari.

Later, embark on your drive to Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route stop at Misindi town to get refreshments and have lunch, then continue with your drive to the park.

Later, visit the Murchison falls with a hike to the top of the falls to see how the calm River Nile becomes crazy while looking for its way through the narrow gorge of about 7 meters wide  and falling deep over 43 meters, which transforms into a thunderous roar and what is to be the world’s strongest falls.

Then drive to check in at your reserved lodge for dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation

Hornbill bush lodge (Budget)

Pakuba safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner

Day 2: Full day fishing using a boat

After having your early morning breakfast, then go for your full day of fishing on the Victoria Nile River using a fishing boat accompanied by your English-speaking local fishing guide.

During your whole day fishing, you may be able to catch the biggest Nile perch or catfish.

Later go for lunch and then after continue with your day activity until evening. During fishing, you may encounter other aquatic animals such as hippopotamuses, huge Nile crocodile and other park mammals when they have come to drink water, such as Elephants, Warthogs, Waterbucks and many others, plus many bird species. Dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation

Hornbill bush lodge (Budget)

Pakuba safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3: Full day fishing at the shores

Rise up early in the morning, have breakfast, then go to the bottom of the falls and spend half of the day fishing at the shores of the river. Here you have higher chances to catch the big Nile perch or any of the other species in the River.

After fishing from the shores, have refreshments and lunch and then go fishing on the fishing boat and the main focus will be to spot the biggest fish. Dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation:

Hornbill bush lodge (Budget)

Pakuba safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4: Murchison falls national park – full day fishing from the shores of the River

After a fantastic breakfast, your driver takes you to descend to the bottom of the falls to spend the whole day fishing from the bottom of the falls with the help of your local fishing guide.

You will go for lunch and continue with your day activity until evening, then return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation:

Hornbill bush lodge (Budget)

Pakuba safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5: Morning game drive – Departure

After having breakfast, meet your guide and check out the lodge. Embark on a morning game drive to search for the wildlife in this park including  Elephants, cape buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, Lions, Jackson hartebeest, Waterbuck, spotted hyenas, Oribis and many others, including bird species.

After your game drive, exit the park to Masindi town to have lunch and then go to Entebbe international airport to end your Uganda safari

Fishing in Murchison Falls

Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch

End of 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari in Murchison Falls

Includes:

• Accommodation for 4 nights
• Full board meal plan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• All en-route meals
• Transport for 5 days in a 4×4 WD, air-conditioned, pop-up safari vehicle (Safari Land cruiser/Safari Van)
• Bottled mineral water throughout your safari
• English-speaking driver guide for 5 days
• All park entrance fees
• All activities fees
• All government applicable taxes
• Fishing permit for 3 days
• Fishing boat for 1 and half day
• Local English fishing guide
• 1 game drive
• Hiking to the top of the falls

Excludes.

• International and domestic flight
• Entry visa
• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Laundry and telephone services
• Souvenirs and gifts