3 Days Murchison Falls Fishing Safari (Nile perch) Overview

The 3 Days Fishing Safari to Murchison Falls National Park is an exciting adventure designed for anglers who want to experience world-class fishing on the legendary Victoria Nile. This safari focuses on catching the famous Nile Perch, one of Africa’s most powerful freshwater game fish, while also enjoying the incredible wildlife and scenery that make the park one of the most iconic destinations in Uganda.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park and is famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically into the river below. The area around the falls and downstream sections of the river are among the best locations for Nile Perch fishing, with fish that can weigh over 50 kg.

During this safari, anglers will fish along selected sections of the Victoria Nile, particularly near the base of the falls and other productive fishing spots within the park. In addition to fishing, visitors may also encounter wildlife such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and a wide variety of bird species along the riverbanks.

Summary of 3 days fishing safari in Murchison itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Full-day fishing

Day 3: Game drive and departure

Detailed 3 days fishing safari in Murchison Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

By the time you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our guide driver will be there to welcome you into the country. You will receive a short briefing on how your safari tour will go. You will then head out on a 4-5-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. As you anticipate the Big 5 encounters in the park, you will share moments with the rhinos and other wildlife species like antelopes, zebras, and warthogs at Ziwa and lunch will be en route. By evening you will have checked in your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full-day fishing

At dawn, you will be woken up by the sweet melodies of nature and the mouthwatering aroma of your delicious breakfast. After you devour your breakfast, you will receive your packed lunch and head out. Our drive guide will timely transfer you to the Victoria Nile banks on the boat for a full-day fishing adventure. An experienced professional angler and fisherman will usher you in and prepare you for the adventure. He will take you through the best fishing spots and tell you all you need to know about the different fish species in the river. In the afternoon after devouring your packed lunch, you will row your boat downstream. You will throw your fishing rods and silently catch the different fish species such as the tilapia, Nile perch, and tiger fish to mention but a few. As the evening sets in our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you back to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Game drive and departure

Early in the morning of the last day of your 3 days fishing safari in Murchison Falls National Park, you will have breakfast. Our driver guide will then transfer you to the park for an early morning game drive. This is probably the best time for a game drive where the early risers will entertain you as they graze. You will spot several species like antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, hyenas, and waterbuck among others. You will also complete your Big 5 encounter as you spot the other 4 of the Big 5 lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants. To finalize your game drive in the park, you will visit the iconic Murchison Falls. This is the main highlight of the game drive experience. As you bid farewell to your 3 day trip, you will take pictures and our driver guide will transfer you back to the lodge for lunch and check out. You will arrive in Entebbe in the evening in time for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch