Uganda · Fishing Tours

4-Day Sport Fishing Safari in Murchison Falls with Rhino Tracking

4 Days Round trip from Uganda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter wild white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
02 Enjoy exciting sport fishing on the Nile River for Nile perch, catfish, and tiger fish
03 Hike to the top of the breathtaking Murchison Falls
04 Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, and hyenas on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park

Experience a 4-day sport fishing and wildlife safari in Uganda, combining thrilling fishing on the Nile River with wildlife encounters in Murchison Falls National Park. Track wild white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, fish for Nile perch, catfish, and tiger fish, and hike to the top of the breathtaking Murchison Falls. The journey also includes a game drive in the Buligi sector, where you may spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, warthogs, and a variety of birds.

After breakfast, start another day of fishing at the bottom of the falls, targeting the powerful Nile perch as they drop from the 45 m-high waterfall, still unsteady after being crushed along with the waters of the Nile River exploding violently through a 7 m-wide gorge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, connect with your driver-guide and embark on a 305 km (4-5 hours) drive to northwestern Uganda for Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the proud home to Uganda's only wild white rhinos, currently numbering 32, and embark on a 2-hour rhino trekking experience on foot in the company of an experienced ranger-guide. After the activity, continue to Gulu Road with lunch en route, then enter the park through the northern Wangkwar Gate along the Kampala-Arua Road.

Day 02

Full-Day Sport Fishing on the Nile River

Have breakfast at around 8 am and embark on a full-day fishing experience exploring the fish species along the Nile, including large Nile perch, catfish, and tiger fish. The rod-and-line record in Murchison was established by Kevin Nicholson in 2013 with a mammoth catch weighing 114 kg, just eclipsing Tim Smith's 113 kg catch in 2009. You will have the best boats and expert guides during this exciting sport fishing adventure. Retreat for lunch and then return to the Nile for more fishing. You can also hold a little competition with your partner.

Day 03

Fishing at the Falls and Hike to the Top

After breakfast, start another day of fishing at the bottom of the falls, targeting the powerful Nile perch as they drop from the 45 m-high waterfall, still unsteady after being crushed along with the waters of the Nile River exploding violently through a 7 m-wide gorge.
Undertake a hike to the top of the falls following a narrow path and enjoy your packed lunch. The hike may be strenuous, but the thrill of reaching the top is unforgettable.
After the stunning hike to the top of the falls, go fishing again in the afternoon. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Have a delicious breakfast early in the morning and undertake a morning game drive in the northern part of the park in the Buligi sector. You will see animals such as lions, elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, and a variety of birds.
Return to the lodge for relaxation, check out, and embark on the drive back to Kampala.