Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda with the largest number of wild animals including lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and so much more. Murchison Falls National Park has beautiful features including the most powerful water falls on planet earth, River Nile the longest river on earth, different vegetation including Budongo forest among others. Hot air balloon starts at sunrise exposes clients to more than a driving safari would.
Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park are a few most exciting safari experiences that fill visitors with lots of lasting memories. Hot air balloon safaris Murchison Falls National Park are new and unique safari experiences Uganda has to offer the world. This unique experience was introduced by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) recently and conducted in Murchison Falls National Park which is set in northwestern Uganda about 4 to 5 hours’ drive from Kampala and the other second option is Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda.
Hot air balloon safaris are the best way for you to discover what Murchison Falls National Park holds in terms of wildlife. You have a chance to see variety of wildlife species while in the air. Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park are run by Dream Balloons a registered and certified company by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Uganda Communications Commissions and Uganda Wildlife Authority. The Dream Balloons registered in 2011.
The pilots undergo through Ugandan and Egyptian Aviation Authorities that certify them prior being allowed to operate the balloons. The balloons carry only 8 people and takes you about 10000 feet above sea level, limited to persons above 6 years. With hot air balloon safaris, you have opportunity to catch a glimpse at varied wildlife species that you won’t see on ground. Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park allows you to see varied savanna grassland species including the Rothschild giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, birds and not to forget the breathtaking landscape.
Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park are conducted around Paraa Lodge where there is a huge concentration of wildlife. The balloons are pumped with air prior setting off and briefing on the set safety measures is done. Later, you embark on hot air balloon safari and you can decide to have bush breakfast and bottle of champagne to sum up your day. Besides the morning hot air balloon safaris (which starts at around 6:00am), you can also take the sunset balloon flight which begins at 4 pm.
Visitors on Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park pay about $380(for full package) and this is charge for each person and includes bush breakfast. This also allows you to spend about 45 to 1 hour of remarkable sights at wildlife while in the air. The available options at Murchison Falls National Park include sunrise or post sunrise hot air safaris with or with no breakfast, sunset hot air balloon safaris, short rides for large groups and students.
Best time to go for hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park
Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park are ideal throughout the years. Hot Air balloon trips begins at around 5:00am with clients staying on the southern bank lodges picked and crossed to Paraa on the northern bank of River Nile. Equipment, clients and the crew are then transferred to the starting point of the day. As the balloon is being inflated, clients will be served a cup of tea or coffee as they wait for briefing on safety and regulations by the pilot. Flight normally starts at 6:00am where clients have an opportunity to view variety of wildlife, relief features and beautiful Murchison Falls National Park scenery for 45 minutes up to one hour. After landing, those on full package will enjoy a complete bush breakfast and will be awarded certificate of participation.
Where to stay while on hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park
Visitors on hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park can spend a night in at Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp (Midrange), Sambiya River Lodge, Heritage lodge, Red Chili Rest Camp (Budget).
Getting to Murchison Falls National Park for hot air balloon safaris
Murchison Falls National Park can be reached by road or air. By road, you will spend about 4 to 5 hours and your journey starts from Kampala or Entebbe. Drive from Kampala via Luweero to Masindi then connect to Murchison Falls National Park. Or take a flight from Entebbe Airport/Kajjansi airfield and land in at Chobe, Pakuba airstrips.
Hot Air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls national Park is managed by Dream balloons ltd licensed by Civil Aviation Authority.