Hoima day trips and tours

Are you planning a short stay in Hoima the Oil city of Uganda and you are interested in doing one of the Hoima day trips and tours, we have many tour options that start from Hoima.

Some of the best Hoima day trips and tours include;

Visit to the Omukama king’s palace

1 Day trip to Lake Albert for a boat cruise and birdwatching

2 Day Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Budongo Forest.

2 Day trip to Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve for game viewing

3 Day Trip to Bugoma Forest to see the Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae) is a species of Old World monkey found only in Uganda

3 Day Trip to Murchison Falls National Park

Eco Adventure Safaris will provide you with incredible itinerary ideas for Hoima day trips and tours. Murchison falls National Park is one of the adventurous destination in Uganda, the Park is located in the Northern region of the Albertine Rift Valley and North of Kampala and Entebbe. It is endowed with several attractions including over 76 mammal species with four members of the big five, the lion, the leopards, the elephants, and the Buffaloes. Other species include bushbucks, Uganda Kob, waterbucks and warthogs, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, hyenas etc. Along the shores of the Nile and within the waters you will see lots of hippos and crocodiles among other resident creatures.

There also several primates in the Murchison falls national park including baboons and several monkey species. It is also a home to several bird species including the rare shoebill stork for bird watching lovers. Murchison falls was named after the mighty waterfalls which are formerly and locally known as Kabalega falls. It is as well the biggest national park in the country covering a total area of 3,840 sq km, your safari here will be unforgettable experience

What are the top safari activities to do in in Murchison falls National Park?

Wildlife viewing.

Wildlife adventure is the highlight of every safari to Africa, Murchison falls National Park is a home to different wildlife species, it has over 76 mammal and 451 bird species including the Buffaloes, Elephants, Jackson hartebeests, Antelopes, Lions, Kobs, Giraffes, Hyenas, Bushbucks, Shoebill stork and Warthogs among others. They are widely spread all over the Savannah grasslands, grazing or hunting for prey. This makes the park’s landscape so amazing for Wildlife viewing/game driving. The game drives can start very early in the morning at round 6:00am for chances of cats till evening, the game drives can be done at any time of the day and they are normally done in the Northern Part of the Park where the trails are as well as following the Victoria, Albert and Buligi Tracks. All our Vehicles while on this safari have a pop-up roof that allows you to view clearly, even in a distance and also great Photograph. You will be driving on a snail speed in the Park as you enjoy the views and animals in the wild.

Boat cruise experience to the Bottom of the falls

The boat cruise is an interesting activity to do and ideal for your safari in Murchison falls national Park.  Taking the boat trip on the River Nile, cruising to the bottom of the falls is such a great experience. You will have chance of seeing the Hippos in water and on the shores, Crocodiles, Birds, other wildlife on the shores of the River as they drink water or even rest, and other Aquatic animals. Normally Launch Cruises are used and you will join other visitors and the guide will help spot and identify the animals as you take Pictures, record videos. The view of the falls while at the bottom is breathtaking and hearing the Roars of the falls as well.  The cruise takes 2hours though you can opt to pay more for extra hours. There are two sessions namely morning session and afternoon session and you can opt for your best choice. Spend quality time as you cruise on River Nile and on the delta with your partner in Murchison falls National Park

Hot Air Balloon Experience

The hot air balloon rides above the savannah in Murchison falls National Park one of the most exciting, romantic and memorable experiences to do on your safari. You will be able to view wildlife, the vegetation and the scenic beauty of the Park. The Balloon carries 8 passengers and can fly up to 10,000 ft above sea level. The Hot air balloon has an airworthiness certificate and is serviced after every flight and regularly maintained by a certified specialized hot air balloon Engineer as per manufacturer’s regulations and is inspected by CAA on regular basis. You can as well opt for Private Ride and sunset rides, the Hot Air balloon ride takes 60-45 minutes as you sip champagne at sunset.

Cultural experiences

The cultural encounter is such a unique experience as you get to interact with the cultures, Lifestyle, and languages is one of the things to do in Murchison falls national Park with Kids. You can get to interact with the community buy visiting their craft centers in the Park, the local cultural groups also perform at campfire of local lodges. By supporting the community, you are improving their standards of living where they can buy produce from local markets, pay school fees and others.

Hike and Visit to the top of the fall.

Visit the amazing falls is also among the top safari experience on your to do list in Murchison falls national park. You will take a boat cruise to the start of the trail for the hike to the top of the falls which can take you about one hour walk. You will be able to see the amazing falls from a great view point and have clear pictures of the Murchison falls as well as the Uhuru falls.

Chimpanzee tracking in Murchison falls National Park

Chimpanzee tracking is among the major activities done in Murchison falls National Park, you do not have to miss this primate experience. Chimpanzee trekking is done in Budongo Forest reserve which is within the Murchison falls National Park. The chimpanzee tracking can be done in the morning or afternoon and we can book you the permits and organize this trek for you. Budongo Forest reserve has about 700 chimpanzees and these have been conserved for years and steadily the groups are growing and increasing in Numbers. The chimpanzees in Budongo forest we first studied in 1960 and conservation has been going on to sustain the chimpanzees in the forest thus attracting more visitors to come and see them

Why book with Eco Adventure Safaris Hoima day trips and tours?

Eco Adventure Safaris offers amazing Hoima day trips and tours, the rest of Uganda and the East African region as a whole.  Contact us for our discounted packages and also tailor made safari in Murchison falls National Park. Our magic in organizing authentic experience stems from the fact that we have overtime assembled a team mixed with young and energetic staff guided by well experienced mature managers and directors who are Ugandans and passionate about what they do. Eco Adventure Safaris is highly rated and reviewed on Trip Advisor and safari bookings to help you learn on the experiences of the other travelers who have traveled with us. Hoima day trips and tours