Relaxing 4 Days Fishing in Murchison Falls Park – Uganda Safari
The 4 Days Fishing Safari in Murchison Falls Park is perfectly designed to let anglers on Uganda safari to experience the best of Uganda fishing adventure. On this trip, anglers get a thrilling challenge as they take part in the catch and release sport fishing excursion along the Nile River banks.
The Nile perch will be the target fish species to be caught during your challenge but there are also other species including tilapia, tiger fish and more.
You will have a combined boat cruise and fishing excursion. First, you will take a boat up to the base of Murchison Falls where the sport fishing experience will be enjoyed. As you connect to the base of the falls, keep eyes on myriad of aquatic species including hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
You must have your own fishing gear and valid permit obtainable at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Besides sport fishing, you will also have a game drive to explore the big game that freely roam in Murchison Falls. En-route, you will have the best of rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Detailed Itinerary – 4 Days Fishing in Murchison Falls Park:
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino trek en-route.
After a hefty breakfast, set off from Kampala/Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park about 6 hours’ drive. En-route to Murchison Falls NP, expect to make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will walk in the wild in search for rhinos. Ziwa happens to be the only location in Uganda where rhinos can be seen in their natural habitat and today, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Once you have finished observing how rhinos behave and taking pictures, begin trekking back. From Ziwa, you will be transferred to Masindi where lunch will be enjoyed and then you head off to Murchison Falls NP accessing it via Kichumbanyobo gate.
Drive at the stipulated speed and do not miss the playful olive baboons and other monkeys, plus other wildlife as they roam around. Before you connect to the lodge, you will have incredible photography experience at the top of the falls.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Pakuba Lodge
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 2: Boat cruise to Murchison Falls & fishing excursion.
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee at the lodge and after, you will be transferred to Paraa Jetty with your fishing equipment ready. Navigate on the Victoria Nile using a comfortable boat and en-route, keep eyes on hundreds of hippos, basking crocodiles and plenty of aquatic bird species.
At the base, take the best shot of the waterfalls and then dock at the point where your fishing excursion will begin from. Guests who may spend a night in a lodge on the southern bank may simply drive to the top of the falls and then walk down to fishing point.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Pakuba Lodge
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 3: Full day fishing tour.
After breakfast, you will be picked up by the driver guide and today, you will have the entire day dedicated for fishing excursion. This dramatic experience is entirely for you to challenge yourself with catch of heaviest Nile Perch.
The past anglers have had incredible catches of the Nile Perch weighing up to 113kg and you too can make it. You will have lunch in between the sessions and after the long day challenge, you will have dinner and relaxation at the pre-booked lodge.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Pakuba Lodge
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 4: Game drive in the morning & departure
At leisure, enjoy your cup of tea or coffee and after, you will set off for an early morning game drive. On a guided game drive using a 4×4 safari, you will take a slow pace so as to capture most of the interesting species in this park including giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, lions, warthogs and birds.
On returning, you will be proceeding back to Kampala/Entebbe city.
End of safari.
Inclusions – 4 Days Fishing in Murchison Falls Park;
- Park entry fees
- Boat cruise
- Game drives
- Fishing excursion
- All activities on this trip
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation to and from the park
- Rhino trekking
- Guide or driver services
Exclusions – 4 Days Fishing in Murchison Falls Park;
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Cigars
- Extra accommodation and meals
- Optional activities
- Telephone bills
Essentials for your fishing excursion
- Get rods that measure about 8-12ft with a multiplier reel, hooks, lines, lures and others.