A new activity for an iconic national park
"There is no better way to experience the African bush than on foot, engaging all of your senses: the whisper of the grass, the smells of the soil, the sights of animals" these are the words of the founder of Bushwonderers, a company that has set up Murchison Falls walking safaris. The company describes the walking safaris as:
Active, adventurous, and give you the freedom to explore areas unreachable by car.
Lasting around 3-5 hours every day: a leisurely exploration in which you immerse your senses in nature.
Encountering a variety of wildlife (antelopes, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes). You will learn about (and touch, smell, observe and hear) a variety of plants, trees, birdlife,and insects.
Every walk is unique as the bush habitat changes continually and is shaped by dry and wet seasons.
Each walking safari consists of the following:
A guided walking safari experience
Accommodation in fully equipped & staffed tented camps
Max 6 - 8 guests
Four star meals
Ability to customise the walking safari with other activites ( game drive / boat cruises )
The BushWonderers team is made up of well-trained and friendly staff including:
Camp Staff - manager, guide, cooks, waiters, attendants, drivers
UWA Rangers - Two to three rangers at all times for security & guiding
Although all the safaris are customisable a typical day on a walking safari would look like this:
Morning Bush Walk - Typically begins at 07.00 lasting around 2.5hrs to 4.0hrs. Breakfast can be served prior to the walk or at a convenient break point during the walk.
Midday rest at the tented camp, where lunch is served as there are a vareity of books and games to keep your entertained.
Afternoon Bush Walk - A shorter walk lasting 1hr to 2hrs around the camp, or a game drive followed by a sundowner at Nyamsika Viewpoint and returing to the camp for dinner.
All the BushWonderer camps have:
landscape views
24-hour ranger security presence & staff
Easy access to roads
Furnished Safari Tents Dining Area
Bush Bar Hammocks
Solar Lighting & Charging Toilet, Shower, Sink & Mirror Educational Resources (books) Board Games
BushWonderers walking safari trails.
Example walking safari itineraries within Murchison Falls National Park:
Bush Getaway - 3 nights / 4 days - short escape with all activities, based around BushWonderers flagship camp
Savannah Wonders - 4 nights / 5 days - explore the wilderness extensively, usually based on
two mobile camps
Untamed Roaming - 5 nights / 6 days - ultimate exploration of more unexplored Murchison Falls National park areas
Example walking safari itineraries combining other wildlife activities:
Wildlife Trails - 3 nights / 7 days - walking safari combined with chimpanzee and rhino trekking.
Trails & Waters - 9 days / 8 nights - walking safari, chimpanzee and rhino trekking, and exploration of the scenic Crater Lakes country
Summits & Savannahs - 14 days / 13 nights - ultimate walking adventure with Rwenzori Mountains trek (6 nights), and a walking safari, with a break in beautiful Crater Lake country.
For any more informaiton on how to incorporate this activity into your next safari or to do it as a stand alone experience, please contact info@letsgosfari-ug.com
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