7-Day Nile Perch Fishing Safari in Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind by the shores of Lake Victoria or explore Entebbe’s scenic spots, such as the Botanical Gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Enjoy a relaxing evening and a hearty dinner as you prepare for the adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Meal Plan: Dinner
Journey time: 45 minutes

Rise early to the calm breeze of Lake Victoria for your first fishing expedition. After breakfast, you’ll head to the lake for a full day of fishing with expert guides aboard well-equipped motorized boats. This is your chance to battle the legendary Nile Perch, a prized catch that can weigh over 100 kilograms. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sightings of local fishermen casting nets, colorful kingfishers darting across the water, and distant islands scattered across Africa’s largest lake.

After a rewarding morning, enjoy a packed lunch on the boat or at a nearby lakeside spot before continuing your adventure in the afternoon. Return to your hotel later in the day to relax, dine, and share stories of the day’s biggest catch.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodations option: Chimpanzee Forest guest house ( Budget ) or Primates lodge (Luxury) or Kibale Forest camp (Mid-Range)

After breakfast, set off for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most iconic conservation area. The journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, passing through scenic countryside, roadside markets, and rural communities. You’ll stop for lunch in Masindi Town before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge along the Nile and later embark on an evening game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and the elusive leopard moving across the golden savanna.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Nature walk is done in the Bigodi Swamp this is to enable you spot primates like Vervet & L’Hoest monkey and also observe plenty of bird species. You will return to the lodge in the evening for your dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, gear up for another thrilling day of fishing, this time on the Victoria Nile. With professional guides by your side, cast your lines into the deep, clear waters that flow through Murchison Falls National Park — a region famed for its giant Nile perch and abundant fish populations. The experience is both peaceful and exhilarating, with the sounds of hippos grunting nearby and fish eagles soaring overhead.

Return to the lodge for lunch, and in the evening, you may choose to relax by the pool, enjoy sundowners overlooking the Nile, or set out for a short evening fishing session before dinner.

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Buhoma community lodge(Budget ) or Buhoma haven lodge (Mid-Range) or Mahogany springs lodge (L

After breakfast, transfer to the Paraa area, the heart of Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a morning game drive across the open plains, where lions stalk antelopes and herds of elephants graze under acacia trees. Murchison’s vast landscapes teem with wildlife — from Rothschild’s giraffes and Uganda kobs to warthogs and countless bird species.

Afterward, enjoy lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge, overlooking the majestic Nile. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to unwind or take another evening drive for a final glimpse of the park’s remarkable animals as the sun dips below the horizon.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation options: Bunyonyi overland (Budget) or Bunyonyi rock resort (Mid-Range) or Bird nest Bunyonyi (Luxury)

Today’s adventure begins with an early morning breakfast followed by a boat cruise and fishing excursion near the base of the Murchison Falls — one of the most powerful waterfalls on earth. Cast your line beneath the thunderous spray where the Nile forces its way through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 45 meters below. This area is home to massive Nile perch, catfish, and tigerfish.

Between casts, you may spot hippos wallowing in the shallows, crocodiles basking in the sun, and a variety of birdlife — including the rare and magnificent Shoebill Stork. Return to your lodge in the evening for a well-deserved rest and a final dinner under the stars.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, stopping for lunch along the way. Reflect on your incredible week of fishing, wildlife encounters, and riverside sunsets. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight — marking the end of a truly unforgettable Nile adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch