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The largest Nile Perch caught in MFNP was in Feb. 2001 weighing in at 120 kg. The record "catch" to date in the Sambiya Fishing Hall of Fame (fishermen & women staying as guests at Sambiya are elegible) was a 100 kg. Nile Perch in Aug. 2002. It is common to land fish weighing 20 to 70 kg. Choose one of the nine pools below the Falls and try your luck. And the giant Nile perch are not the only prey - Murchison Falls is also renowned for barbel, electric catfish, giant catfish, fighting tiger fish and giant tiger fish. Bring your favourite rod and reel, gaiters, nets and lures. Bait is available, as are weighing facilities.

You should be fairly fit to enjoy fishing at the base of the Falls as you will be required to hike down to the bottom of the Falls on fairly rugged trails. New access points are being cleared to assist vehicle transfers. Some anchor places are available along the banks of the Nile.


DAY 1: Kampala - Murchison Falls
DAY 2: Murchison Falls
DAY 3-4: Murchison Falls
DAY 6: Murchison Falls
DAY 7: Murchison Falls - Kampala


DAY 1: Kampala - Murchison Falls
From Kampala, head North through the districts of Luwero and Masindi with their traditional farm and villages. After a fuelling stop in Masindi town, proceed to Sambiya River Lodge. After lunch, tour the top of the Falls, where the Nile crashes through a 6 meter gorge to fall 45 metres. Numerous scenic viewpoints are a photographer's delight! Check out likely pools around the rocks and boulders. Dinner overnight at picturesque Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodgeor Nile Safari Lodge
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge 
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp


DAY 2: Murchison Falls
Check out the Nile River pools below the Falls. Hike down from the top of the Falls for a full day of fishing. Pick up the launch for the return or hike back up. Transport is provided for your transfers. Overnight at Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodgeor Nile Safari Lodge
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge 
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp


DAY 3-5: Murchison Falls
Patience is a virtue, so keep trying. We hope to fry up your catch for dinner one of these nights. You may also want to cast off into several pools located above the Falls. Dinner and overnight at Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodgeor Nile Safari Lodge
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge 
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp


DAY 6: Murchison Falls
After having caught the BIG ONE, enjoy the other attractions of Murchison Falls National Park. A game drive, boat cruise and/or a forest walk can be included in your itinerary to fully enjoy all that Murchison Falls N.P. has to offer.

DAY 7: Murchison Falls - Kampala
Clean your gear and pack it up for your return to Kampala after lunch.

NB. Please note, that we can sort out all relevent permits, fees etc. We can also provide fishing guides as well as bait catchers who can help and advise you, arrange boats if you wish to fish off shore and provide transportation to/from Top of the Falls.

This itinerary can be shortened to 3 days if you have a tight schedule. The fishing is also excellent on Lake Victoria. Extend you stay and enjoy the chance to hook a larger catch. Trawling, net fishing and traditional methods can be tried from either Port Bell or Ssese islands. Let us know how long you can stay and we will ensure that you get the chances you need to catch the ones that can't get away. And that's no fish story!


Included        : all tour activities as indicated above boat cruise Use of boat on the Nile with skipper/fishing guide services, fuel, lunch, drinking water, and use of fishing equipment with USD100- deposit fee per rod paid before departure( this is refunded less any breakages / damaged equipment).boat on the delta game drives, accommodation in hotels (with breakfast, flight from Kampala to Murchison falls national park, lunch and dinner included as mentioned), sightseeing as noted in the trip itinerary, park fees, entry fees, ground transportation by a private 4x4 vehicle, an English-speaking tour guide and other local guides to escort you on excursions, airport transfers, plenty of bottled mineral water.



 Excluded          :  Tips for drivers and other staff, bank charges involved, flight tickets and departure taxes, travel documentation (visas), travel and medical insurance, optional excursion, beverages other than mineral water in the vehicle, Meals not indicated on your detailed itinerary.