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.
