Key Information: Tour Duration: 8
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 25
people Destination(s):Uganda Specialty Categories:Fishing Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1600 South Africa Rand (ZAR) Maximum Per Person Price: 1850 South Africa Rand (ZAR)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by Crystal Guide who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival and departure formalities. After a short transfer to your hotel you will be briefed about you safari. Depending on time of arrival, bird around Entebbe area. Dinner and overnight at Windsor Hotel or Sophie's Motel.
Day 2: Drive northwest to Murchison Falls through the famous Luwero Triangle with a stop over in Masindi for lunch. Descend to the base of Murchison falls and fish the evening for three hours. A relative level of fitness will be required as the decent is relatively steep. In the dramatic pools below the legendary waterfall we will be targeting the large Nile Perch which can have been caught in these waters over 100 Kilos. Over night at Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp.
Day 3: This morning you will fish the river Nile by boat below the world renowned Murchison falls for the Nile perch and other species several of which can be taken on a fly including the Awaka a small tiger and the Ungara. You will spend the whole day fishing from the boat and the shore. The boat trip is also excellent for game viewing as you will be fishing in one of the best game areas on the Nile which can prove very exciting at times. Over night at Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp.
Day 4: Today we will fish the big pools below the falls with lures, live bait and flies for the large perch. Again there are other species that can provide excellent sport. We will take a picnic and plenty of cold drinks and spend the day on these magnificent pools. Over night at Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp.
Day 5: After breakfast, Proceed to the top of the Falls where you can see the Nile's beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from 50 meters squeezed through a 6-meter canyon dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar, creating a beautiful plume of spray. Drive back to Entebbe. Overnight at Windsor Hotel.
Day 6: After breakfast, Go fishing on Lake Victoria as you go to Ngamba Island. Over night at G and C's tented Camp on Ngamba Island.
Day 7: Spend the whole day Victoria on all the neighboring Island of Lake Victoria returning to Entebbe in the evening and over night at Boma Guest house.
Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home depending on international flight departure times.