Uganda is one of the Africa’s best sport fishing safari destinations. About a third of Uganda is covered by water, offering anglers opportunity to engage in sport fishing adventure in anyone of her numerous sport fishing sites. If you are an angler on Uganda safari, sport fishing is one most memorable recreational experience you shouldn’t miss out.

Sport fishing safaris in Uganda allow you to challenge yourself with varied fish sizes especially the Nile perch, tilapia and others. Unlike commercial fishing, this recreational activity focuses on catch and release, a method that is non exploitative. Anglers will use a hook and baits.

Take 3 days fishing safari Murchison Falls National Park and experience unique on Uganda safari. Your trip will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest park expanding up-to about 3840sq.kms. It is the only park in Northwestern Uganda and also one of the country’s best sport fishing safari spots. Fishing safari tours in Murchison Falls National Park are carried out from the bottom of Murchison Falls.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Pick up from the airport

On arrival at Entebbe airport, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala. If time allows, enjoy city tour or night life of Kampala.

Driving duration: 1 hour

Meal plan: No meals included

Day 2: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Your Uganda fishing safari to Murchison Falls National Park will begin with breakfast and after, leave Kampala for Murchison Falls for about 5 hours. There will be en-route stop visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and later, lunch at a hotel in Masindi Town. Drive to Murchison Falls National Park to check in at your lodge.

Driving duration: 4 hours

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner included

Day 3: Full day fishing in Murchison Falls National Park

Have a heavy breakfast and after, catch up with an early morning boat to the bottom of Murchison Falls. You will have the entire day of exciting yet challenging sport fishing safari experience at the bottom of the falls. Your boat ride also lets you enjoy remarkable view of hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds and others. Dinner and overnight stay will be at lodge.

Driving duration: 10 minutes

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 4: Morning game drive and return to Kampala/Entebbe

You will enjoy your cup of tea and after set off for an early morning game viewing experience. Expect to view lots of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, birds and many others. After the 2-3 hours of a game drive, return to Kampala/Entebbe and this will mark the end of your 4 days fishing safari Murchison Falls National Park.

Driving duration: 4 hours

Meal plan: Breakfast only included

Price: $2480 per person

Included;

• Park entry fees
• Fishing permit
• Fishing boat and guide
• Accommodation at Murchison falls
• Safari vehicle with fuel
• Meals as per the itinerary

Excluded;

• Visa
• Insurance
• Flights
• Tips
• Items of personal nature

What to pack for Sport fishing Safaris in Uganda?

• Lures
• Fishing reels
• Sun screen
• Fishing rod
• Fishing hooks
• First aid kit
• Fishing floats and stoppers
• Line cutters