Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Rhino Tracking and Nile Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Road Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 02 Enjoy wildlife game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
  • 03 Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the powerful Murchison Falls
  • 04 Visit the top of the falls and witness the dramatic Nile gorge

Experience Uganda's wildlife on this 3-day Murchison Falls National Park safari. Track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before exploring the vast savannah plains on exciting game drives. Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife. Visit the dramatic top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge, for incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes in Uganda's largest and most iconic national park.

Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking at Ziwa

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and begin the journey north towards Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an on-foot rhino tracking experience guided by expert rangers.

  • Have lunch en route before continuing the drive to the park.

  • Enter Murchison Falls National Park through the Kanyambugu Southern Gate.

  • Arrive in the evening and check in at Sambiya River Lodge or a similar lodge.

Enjoy dinner at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Victoria Nile Boat Safari

  • Wake up early for a morning game drive across the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Spot wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and many bird species during the game drive.

  • Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.

  • Head to the Nile for a boat safari to the bottom of the falls along the Victoria Nile.

  • Observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and birdlife along the riverbanks during the cruise.

  • Witness the powerful Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before crashing below at the base of the falls.

  • Choose to enjoy an evening mini game drive or relax in the park surrounded by nature.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Top of the Falls Visit and Return to Kampala or Entebbe

  • Visit the top of the falls in the morning and watch the powerful Nile River force its way through a narrow rocky gap before plunging below.

  • Enjoy breakfast at the top of the falls while taking in the stunning views and the sound of the roaring water.

  • Check out after breakfast and begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

  • Arrive later in the day at your hotel or the airport.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Victoria Nile boat safari, top of the falls, Murchison Falls National Park

Where this trip takes you

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Victoria Nile boat safari, top of the falls, Murchison Falls National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala Road 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation by customised 4x4 safari jeep

  • Fuel for the entire trip and activities

  • Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Park entrance fees per day

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • Entrance to the top of the falls

  • Breakfast at the top of the falls

  • Bottom of the falls boat cruise

  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide

  • 24/7 customer service

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary meal plan

  • Bottled drinking water during road transfers

What's Not Included

  • Souvenirs

  • Visa fees

  • Flight tickets

  • Personal expenses

  • Extra meals

  • Extra or optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Passport with at least 6 months' validity

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Camera or mobile phone

  • Light clothes

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala Road.

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