Uganda · Safari

2-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda's only wild rhinos
  • 02 Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
  • 03 Take in the foaming waters rushing through a 7-metre gorge at Murchison Falls
  • 04 Cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls
  • 05 Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and rare shoebill storks

Visit Uganda's most powerful waterfall, Murchison Falls, and travel through traditional farms and villages along the way. Explore Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district, home to the only wild rhinos in Uganda. Enjoy game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park and take a boat cruise to the base of the majestic falls for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

The earth literally trembles with one of the world's most powerful natural water flows, while crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls Adventure

  • Leave Kampala after breakfast and head north across the districts of Luweero and Masindi, passing through traditional farms and villages.

  • Stop at Ziwa Ranch Rhino Sanctuary for rhino viewing.

  • Pause in Masindi town for lunch en route and refueling before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Go straight to tour the top and bottom of the majestic falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7-metre gorge into 45-metre falls. The most impressive view is of the foaming waters rushing into the gorge with a deafening roar.

  • Return for dinner and an overnight stay at Global Village.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Wake up for a sumptuous breakfast served at 6:30 am.

  • Begin with an early game drive in the peninsula between the Victoria Nile and Lake Albert Nile, known as the Buligi Circuit, where you can catch the highest concentration of animals in the wilds of Murchison Falls. Cross to the northern bank by ferry and set out for an early morning game drive.

  • Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and rare hyenas, among other flora and fauna.

  • Come back for lunch and relax for a few minutes.

  • Go on a magnificent boat cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. The earth literally trembles with one of the world's most powerful natural water flows, while crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape.

  • Watch birds such as the rare shoebill stork and others.

  • Proceed to Kampala and ultimately to Entebbe to board your flight back home with a memorable experience.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary rhino tracking, Buligi Circuit wildlife plains, Murchison Falls 7-metre gorge

Where this trip takes you

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary rhino tracking, Buligi Circuit wildlife plains, Murchison Falls 7-metre gorge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Transportation

  • Park fees

  • Boat cruise

  • Game drive

  • Ferry

  • English-speaking Ugandan guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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