Uganda · Safari

5-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Rhino Tracking

5 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a hike to the top of Murchison Falls
02 Spot animals such as antelopes, elephants, and warthogs
03 Experience exciting game drives at Murchison Falls
04 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
05 Cruise on the Nile during a 3-hour boat safari

Enjoy a scenic adventure on this 5-day Murchison Falls tour through Uganda's largest game reserve. Meet the famous Big Five African game animals, experience exciting game drives, and trek to the top of the thundering Murchison Falls. Look out for antelopes, elephants, and warthogs along the way, and unwind in the evenings in luxury tented camps.

After lunch, cross and drive to the top of the falls, where you will either hike to the bottom of the falls or relax at the top as you watch and hear the great thrust of the water hitting the rocks in the narrow 7-meter gorge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Our driver will meet you at an agreed location and drive towards Murchison Falls Park for your 5-day Murchison Falls tour.
You will have the option of visiting Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
After this fascinating experience, you will proceed to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari in Murchison

You will have breakfast at leisure, then set off for a classic African safari in the park as you drive towards Para Lodge, which offers virtually guaranteed buffalo, antelope, elephant, and warthog sightings.
This rewarding game drive takes about 3-6 hours, depending on the season and the movement of the animals.
You will check in and have a hot lunch before setting off for another great activity - a boat cruise on the Nile.
This cruise takes about 3 hours from the starting point and back.
Upon arrival, you will drive to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Top of the Falls Hike

Start the day with an early morning breakfast. The game drive is mostly conducted in the northern part of the park.
After lunch, cross and drive to the top of the falls, where you will either hike to the bottom of the falls or relax at the top as you watch and hear the great thrust of the water hitting the rocks in the narrow 7-meter gorge.
Later, drive back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Wildlife Drive to Chobe Lodge and Relaxation

Have breakfast at leisure, check out of the hotel, and start your drive back to Chobe Lodge.
Expect to see lots of antelopes, elephants, and other wildlife along the way.
Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation.
After lunch, enjoy time at the poolside as you relax, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05