Be up early for breakfast and head for a morning birding in Murchison Falls and you will be able to encounter various bird species like the Abyssinian ground hornbill, secretary bird, grey crowned crane (Uganda's national bird), African fish eagle, martial eagle, African openbill stork, goliath Heron, Saddle-billed Stork, African Jacana, African Skimmer, African wattled, Lapwing, Black-headed lapwing, Senegal lapwing, Red-throated bee-eater, Swallow-tailed bee-eater, Lilac-breasted roller, Abyssinian Roller, Northern carmine bee-eater, African grey hornbill among others. And expect to encounter wildlife like elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and leopards (though hard to spot). Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest time.
After enjoying your lunch, go for a boat trip on the Nile towards the base of the falls, expect to spot a variety of bird species, including African fish eagle, goliath heron, African skimmer, African spoonbill, Pink-backed Pelican, pied kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, African Jacana, African Openbill Stork, Great White Pelican, Yellow-billed Stork, White-faced Whistling Duck, among others and wildlife such as the concentration of hippos on the Nile and the Nile crocodile. An experience that will leave you amazed. Optional (at an extra cost) If you like, hike to the top of the falls, witnessing the majestic rush of water squeezing through a narrow gorge. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner