Weekend Escape to Murchison Falls National Park
I recently spent a weekend in Murchison Falls National Park which is known as Uganda’s most diverse game park for luxury and budget safaris. Having been on a 4 day gorilla and wildlife safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, I had more 3 days free in Uganda and decided to enjoy the many tourist activities in Murchison Falls, Birding, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, hiking, launch cruise, sports and cultural encounters. Like other wildlife parks, Murchison falls is a home to the big 5 and other attractive animals that make your day wonderful all through.
Accommodations
Paraa Safari Lodge is wonderful places to stay if you visit Murchison falls on luxury safari arrangement. Besides the lodge restaurants over look the Nile River and the pool, the food is just what you need, ambience cool and much more. You will love everything about Paraa safari lodge but the wide range of delicious dishes, deserts served is something you can never forget. The great pool cools you off on a hot day making you stay fabulous. Other luxury lodges to check out are Chobe safari lodge, Nile safari camp etc.
For travelers taking budget safaris in Murchison Falls National Park, Red chill Campsite, Murchison River Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge are the best option well known for every budget. All are close to the south bank of the river but red chili and Murchison River are more convenient. Red chilly is mainly for budge travelers but Murchison River lodge caters for both budget and mid-range travelers. They have a swimming pool and other great facilities that make you stay very comfortable feeling like another home in the wilderness.
What I love in Murchison Falls
Among the many tour activities that we enjoyed during our Uganda safari in Murchison falls, the afternoon launch cruise and a hike to the top of the falls is one thing you will enjoy and love for life. You may have seen different kinds of wildlife during the morning and evening game drive but those spotted during the boat ride look very attractive and charming giving you nice photo captions and videos to cherish for life. Looking at the fight of the water and rocks is another amazing moment that makes Murchison falls very unique and outstanding. The fresh winds make you get immersed in nature and birders get a chance to spot popular bird species like the Shoebill stock and others. On your way back the Rhino Sanctuary is another interesting sanctuary that every Murchison falls visitor should check out.
Getting Around the Park
Murchison falls is a shining example of great wildlife parks in Uganda and you will definitely be impressed by every you see and experience. However, being a home to several wild animals, birds and primates, it’s better to use a private safari vehicle to explore the park because most park habitats are wild. If you on a very tight budget, would recommend you to join budget group tours to the park that run often by different tour companies hence cutting costs. You may decide to re discover the park primates in Budongo Eco Forest another interesting tour adventure for primate lovers.
Read MoreUganda Car Hire: Is Damage Liability Waiver Necessary?
The continuously referred answer to the question of whether or not you need damage liability waiver, therefore, is that is not essential – but you would be landed with full responsibility for any loss or damage that happens to the vehicle, and this could potentially be as much as the replacement value (a lot of money, in other words)
A damage liability waiver partially reduces – or “waives” – your liability for such loss or damage. It is an agreement between you and car Hire Company you are involved with that your liability is partially waived in this way, rather than an insurance policy in the strict sense of the term (though most people will reasonably see it as such).
Once you rent a car in Uganda, you really take on full responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by the vehicle whilst it is in your care in case you don’t have a damage liability waiver.
Therefore, most rental companies in Uganda will want to protect their investment in the vehicle by insisting that you have an adequate damage liability waiver or its equivalent. Many actually will include the cost of providing the waiver in the quoted cost of renting the vehicle. But remember it is important not to be misled into thinking that this totally absolves you from any financial responsibility for damage to the car. There are important exclusions usually attached to such agreements.
There are some areas that most often included in a waiver. Damage to the windows or glass, the tyres and wheels, the roof and underside of the vehicle yet these happen to be areas that are among the most vulnerable to damage. Since they are excluded from the damage liability waiver, this means that you could end up paying for the whole repair bill in the event of damage.
The amount of excess is likely to vary from Rental Company to Rental Company in Uganda and from one country to another – but is still a significant amount. In Africa as a whole, it might be several hundred of a thousand shillings, but in the Uganda car rental industry, it is completely different. Just like the excess on a regular insurance contract, the damage liability waiver excess is the first part of any claim for loss or damage. .
This separate cover for the excess is likely to be sold by the rental company itself, but there are a number of specialist car hire insurers that offer more competitively priced products. Given the size of the hirer’s remaining liability under the damage liability waiver, therefore, it is also possible to insure either a part or the whole of the excess, thus reducing the risk. It is also important to remember that the damage liability waiver is almost always only a partial waiver. The agreement includes an excess amount excluded from the waiver that remains the responsibility of the hirer of the vehicle.
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5 Days Holiday in Uganda – Alternative Safaris to Take
There are plenty of great attractions and landscape around Uganda but the 5 days gorilla tracking tour is second to none. Start your five days in Uganda with a gorilla trip to Bwindi forest, home to one of Uganda most famous prime attraction and track gorillas twice, and also meet the first moving primates “chimpanzees” in kibale forest. This is one of the greatest safaris in Uganda as it hits only the cream attractions of the country. I believe you would like to embark on relaxing ride after an overnight stay in the one of Uganda trip start cities with Kampala as the finest. Breakfast is a must before heading out with your driver guide but charge your camera to take photos of the beautiful ride and later have an exhibition inside which rewinds back all the memories and amazing moments of your Uganda holiday.
Kibale forest is sited just 3 hours from the Kampala and chimpanzees will be waiting for you in the afternoon. Kibale national park contains one of the loveliest most varied tracts of tropical forests, and harbours the greatest variety, concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa and research confirmed that not less than 13 different species reside here.
Not more than three countries in Africa have been awarded as top gorilla trekking destinations but Bwindi forest in Uganda offers superb gorilla viewing encounter with 99% guarantee of meeting the rare mountain gorillas. Besides, Bwindi national park has no introduction; it’s a home to rare mountain gorillas and easily accessible by road for any gorilla trek. There is more than gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest like culture history of the Batwa people, Waterfalls walks and hikes, forest nature walks, Bird watching, etc. Around Bwindi there are many community projects and retreats that have changed lives of many locals with healthy problems, school fees and social well being. Why not ride a $10 bike and support the life of a local woman or visit Bwindi hospital and give hope to the sick. Besides, the local Bwindi community children will smile and take you as a here friend if you give them a book and a pen or pencil to use in class. You can also visit private homes and even take part of their day to day home activities. The truth is Uganda is the best place to track gorillas and get close to locals and their cultures and Bwindi forest is a perfect destination to experience the best gorilla trek and culture.
5 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
Alternatively, you can choose to spend the entire five days in only bwindi forest and Queen Elizabeth national park. In this option tree climbing lions of Ishasha are a must see, wildlife in Kasenyi plains, katwe salt works, chimpanzees in kyambura gorge and Kalinzu beautiful kazinga channel , mountain gorillas, Batwa people among others. Main trip activities include Morning and evening game drives, Bird watching, Chimpanzee trekking, cultural tours, Launch cruise or boat cruise, gorilla tracking, forest walks , waterfall hikes among others. Both parks have variety of incredible flora and fauna and are acknowledged to be habitats to main Uganda prime attractions. The various park species make trip experiences unbelievable giving tourists a reason to visit over and again. However, in five days you can visit your favorite parks in Uganda as well as other interesting attractions.
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Types of cars offered
Sedan Cars
This car is a small Saloon car. It is used for a small number of passengers and is the car is designed in a 3 box body style with separate engine, passengers and cargo compartments. This type of car features rows of seats with enough space in the rear for luggage. This 4 door vehicle can carry 4 or more people suitable for city tours, family trips, conference meetings, weddings, parties and events.
Toyota Rav4
This type of car is a recreational active vehicle which is a 4-wheel drive car. It is a compact Sport utility Vehicle (SUV) which was manufactured by Toyota. Toyota is Japan’s leading automobile company and was designed for the people who want a vehicle that can operate as an SUV. This car has large cargo compartment, economizes fuel and operates on a four wheel and easy steering. It is very suitable for self drive safaris, family trips, city tours, picnics and all types of parties.
The Land Cruiser Prado
It is a series of four wheel drive cars manufactured by Toyota; Japans leading automobile company. This type of car (The land cruiser Prado GX) do operates even in the toughest terrain and has a wide range of useful electronic gadgets like the satellite navigation system to help you get around any destination however little you know about it. It accommodates up to 6 people and is suitable for self drive tours and off the beaten track safaris in Uganda. This type of car can be used for family trips, conference meetings and wedding events as its stylish and eye catching.
The safari Land Cruise 4×4
This Safari Land Cruiser is also a four wheel drive car which is customized for safaris and tours. Uniquely, it is designed with a pop up roof and some with rooftop mounted tent. The safari Land cruiser can also accommodate up to 8 people and has got enough space for cargo which makes it very suitable for family trips, camping and self drive road trips. It was designed to operate in the toughest environments like murram roads in the country side.
The Safari Min Van
The safari minivan is a medium size passenger carrying vehicle. It accommodates between 8 to 10 people and is one of the most used safari vehicles in Uganda. Due to its seating capacity, air conditioner and pop-up roof, the safari minivan is suitable for group tours including tourists, families and students usually for camping.
The Toyota Coaster Bus
It is one of the series of minibuses which is manufactured by Toyota; Japan. This is the leading automobile company. It is well equipped with 5-speed manual transmission and a high roof, the coaster bus is a suitable vehicle for group tours, school trips, sports trips as well wedding events like Introduction. This type of car accommodates up to 30 people with luggage cabins on roof and in the rear.
The Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol is also a safari car with a series of large 4 Wheel drive cars manufactured by Nissan. This is one of the popular automobile company and it is known to be a tough and efficient 4×4 suitable for off the beaten track self drive safaris, camping, family trips as well as events. It usually accommodates 3 to 5 people and has adequate space in the rear for cargo.
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