Uganda · Safari

4-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Hot Air Balloon and Delta Cruise

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Murchison Falls National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
02 Take a boat ride and spot water animals along the river
03 Look out for a variety of bird species
04 Enjoy amazing views of the national park from a hot air balloon

Go on an adventurous wildlife tour to Murchison Falls National Park from Kampala, Uganda. Enjoy game drives, spot wild animals, take a boat ride through the Delta, try bird-watching, and admire the view of Murchison Falls. Also, take a hot air balloon ride to see the trees, animals, and river from above and have the time of your life on this 4-day tour.

Enjoy views of the rivers, trees, and animals from above.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Arrive in Kampala, meet your tour guide, and drive north towards the Nakasongola plains. You can choose to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos.
Have lunch on the way.
Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Drive time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Lodging: Baker's Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02

Hot Air Balloon Safari and Boat Cruise

Have breakfast at the lodge, then begin your hot air balloon safari on the Paraa side of Murchison Falls National Park.
Attend a short briefing about the activity from the pilot, then get on board.
Enjoy views of the rivers, trees, and animals from above. Receive a certificate after the ride.
Have breakfast in the open in the national park.
Travel to the lodge for lunch and relax.
Go for an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls.
Set off from Paraa jetty upstream to the base of the falls, where water squeezes itself through a small gorge.
Spot the many water animals of the area and try bird-watching.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Lodging: Baker's Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03