Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Ziwa Rhino Tracking

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 02 Explore the Buligi game tracks between the Victoria and Albert Niles
  • 03 Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • 04 Spot abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles in breathtaking scenery

Travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with an on-foot rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way. Explore the Buligi game tracks on a rewarding game drive between the Victoria and Albert Niles, where much of the park's wildlife and birdlife can be seen. Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls in breathtaking scenery, with the option to hike to the top for an amazing overview of the landscape.

Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls in breathtaking scenery, with the option to hike to the top for an amazing overview of the landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
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

1
Day 01

Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

  • Pick up at 7:30 am by your Kampala tour guide from your hotel residence in a customized pop-top safari vehicle and head to Murchison Falls, with a brief lunch break at Kabalega Dinners. (Not included)
  • Then, you may proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for 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 and arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Optional Hike to the Top

  • 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 falls. Along the way, you will be able to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles, in 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 available for sale on board.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Return from Murchison Falls to Kampala

  • Leave the lodge and head towards Kampala.
  • Stop over to grab a bite at Kabalega Diner (not included) before continuing with the homeward journey.
  • Arrive back in Kampala between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. (Journey duration: 5-6 hours)
Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Buligi game tracks, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Buligi game tracks, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 customized safari jeep/van with fuel for the safari
  • English-speaking Kampala tour guide
  • Accommodation based on bed only
  • Game drives and boat cruise
  • Hike to the top of the falls
  • Bottled water in the car - 1 litre per day per person

What's Not Included

  • 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.

  • Rhino trekking in Ziwa is optional.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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