Uganda · Safari

4-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Ziwa Rhinos and Budongo Chimps

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

Elephant at Murchison Falls National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
02 Go on a boat safari to the magnificent Murchison Falls
03 Have fun looking at chimpanzees in Budongo Forest
04 Look out for giraffes, Uganda kobs, elephants, buffalos, and big cats on game drives

Explore Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area on a 4-day safari featuring Murchison Falls, the River Nile, Budongo Forest chimpanzees, giraffes, and Uganda kob herds. You'll also get a feel for the African Big Five with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, while spotting the rest in Murchison Falls National Park. With game drives, a Nile boat cruise, and close-up wildlife encounters, this journey brings together some of Uganda's most magnificent natural highlights.

It is a spot where you may never have seen more hippos yawning or grooming in their natural family pods than anywhere else in Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Budongo

After an early morning breakfast at 7:00 am, set off from Kampala for the drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Along the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where rhinos are being reintroduced to Uganda. Here, go on a trek to see these fascinating animals.
Have lunch at the sanctuary or further along the way, depending on the time.
Continue onward, expecting to reach Pakuba in the evening.

Relax, then enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Budongo Eco Lodge.

The transfer duration from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is 3 hours.

Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo and Top of the Falls

Have an early morning breakfast at 8:00 am, after which you will go for the chimpanzee tracking briefing at Kaniyo Pabidi.
Start chimpanzee tracking. The evocative pant-hoot calls are characteristic of the forest and will help guide you to these delightful apes.
Have lunch, and in the afternoon, head to the top of the falls to view the thunderous Murchison Falls.
Continue for a game drive to see members of the Big Five as you drive to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Fort Murchison Lodge.

Day 03

Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Take an early cup of tea or coffee at 8:00 am and then set off for a game drive in the park.
Have the chance to see big cats hunting, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and more, as the checklist of mammals reaches 76.
Continue along the drive circuits to the Delta Point for a cocktail of birds and mammals.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and then go for a boat cruise on the Nile River. This 2-3 hour boat ride to the base of the falls takes you to a place where you will see hippos and Nile crocodiles. It is a spot where you may never have seen more hippos yawning or grooming in their natural family pods than anywhere else in Africa. Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species can also be seen along the banks.

Later in the evening, return for dinner and your overnight stay at Fort Murchison Lodge.

Day 04

Final Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Have an early morning breakfast at 7:00 am, then go for your final wildlife track as you see Murchison's wildlife exclusives, including Rothschild's giraffes and Uganda kobs.
Later, check out and embark on an exciting road trip back to Kampala, with lunch en route, arriving late afternoon at your point of drop-off.

The transfer duration from Murchison Falls (Fort Murchison) to Kampala is 5 hours.