3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Ziwa Rhino Trekking

3 Days Round trip from Kampala or Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola
  • 02 Enjoy safari game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
  • 03 Cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls for hippo, crocodile, and bird sightings
  • 04 Visit the top of Murchison Falls for powerful waterfall views
  • 05 Travel from Kampala or Entebbe through northwestern Uganda with a stop in Masindi

Discover Uganda's iconic wilderness on this 3-day safari that combines rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with classic wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park. Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to northwestern Uganda, track rhinos on foot in Nakasongola, and continue to Murchison Falls for game drives across the savannah. The tour also includes a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife, followed by a visit to the top of the falls for dramatic waterfall scenery before returning to Kampala.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kampala or Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

3 Days Murchison Falls National Park wildlife tour and rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

This tour introduces you to a rhino trekking experience and remarkable game viewing in Murchison Falls, as well as a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls, offering another great opportunity to view more wildlife and enjoy the wonderful nature that this park presents.

On the first day, our driver-guide will pick you up after your early morning breakfast at your hotel in Kampala and drive to the northwestern part of Uganda. You will make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola for rhino trekking, then proceed for lunch in Masindi town before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes 6 hours, and the rhino trekking activity takes 2 hours. You will check in and continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Morning game drive and launch cruise on the Nile Delta.

Have breakfast at your lodge, then proceed to the park and enjoy a game drive in the hope of seeing some of the Big Five members, such as lions, buffaloes, and elephants. You can also expect to see many giraffes and other wildlife, including antelopes, impalas, and primates like baboons.

Retreat for lunch and, in the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the park's unique Murchison Falls, where you will come up close with hippos and a serried range of giant crocodiles. The launch cruise also presents bird-viewing opportunities, and after the boat cruise, you will go for a short evening game drive before an overnight stay at the same lodge.

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Day 03

Top of the Falls Visit and Return to Kampala

Morning breakfast at 7:30 am, then drive to the top of the falls for waterfall viewing and continue the journey to Kampala.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-ups and drop-offs

  • Transport in a 4x4 vehicle

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Safari driver-guide

  • Water

  • All entrance fees

  • Game drives

  • Boat cruise

Top of the falls view.

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

What to bring

  • Camera

  • Rain jacket

  • Binoculars

  • Etc.

Know before you go

  • Murchison Falls is one of the best national parks in Africa and is home to one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
We pick up and drop off at any place in Uganda.
Tour start
Kampala or Entebbe
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala or Entebbe.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $80.00 — $250.00
Double Sharing $60.00 — $130.00
Triple Sharing $60.00 — $90.00

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