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3-Day Murchison Falls & Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Safari From Kampala
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Head to the Murchison Falls National Park, and during the way, go for an on-foot rhino tracking at Ziwa. Have an excellent game viewing experience along with the Victoria and Albert Niles, and then hop on a ferry to reach the base of Murchison (Kabalega) Falls, from where you can hike to the top for an amazing overview of the landscape.

Highlights
  • Enjoy rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Go on game drives around the Buligi game tracks
  • Take a ferry ride to Murchison Falls
  • Spot a variety of bird species
  • Day 1 - Kampala to Masindi expand_more
    • Pick up at 7.30 am by your Kampala tour guide from your hotel residence in a customized pop-top safari and head to Murchison Falls with a brief lunch break at the Kabalega Dinners. (Not Included)
    • Then, you may proceed to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the rhino tracking. Rhinos are part of the big five of land animals, and exploring them on foot is a rewarding encounter.
    • Continue the drive to Murchison Falls to arrive at your lodge/camp in the evening.

    Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 2 - Full-Day Game Viewing expand_more
    • At 6:45 am, depart for the ferry crossing to the North Bank, taking along a packed breakfast from your lodge. 
    • Enjoy a 4-hour game drive around the Buligi game tracks, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles and down to the Lake Albert Delta. Most of the park’s game and birdlife can be viewed from here. 
    • Then at 11:00 am, return to your lodge for lunch as you wait for your afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.
    • At 2:30 pm, depart for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the fall; along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles in the breathtaking scenery. 
    • On reaching the bottom, you can choose to hike to the top of the falls (please inform your guide if you go hiking so that he can prepare). Also, note that soft drinks are for sale on board.

    Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 3 - Murchison - Kampala expand_more
    • Leave the lodge and head towards Kampala.
    • Stopover to grab a bite at Kabalega Diner (Not Included) before continuing with the homeward journey. 
    • Arrive back in Kampala between 5-6 pm. (Journey duration- 5-6 hours)
What's Included
  • 4x4 customized safari jeep/van with fuel for the safari.
  • English-speaking Kampala tour guide
  • Accommodation based on a bed only.
  • Game drives & board cruise.
  • Hike to the top of the falls.
  • Rhino trekking in Ziwa (optional).
  • Bottled water in the car; 1 litre per day per person.
What's Excluded
  • Insurance.
  • En-route lunches.
  • Air tickets (both external & internal)
  • Evacuation fees.
Know before you go
  • The booking with the accommodation mentioned in the programme depends on availability.

Meeting Point

Kampala, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 1480 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 1280 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1480 / person