Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari with Nile Cruise and Rhinos

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot lions in the Delta area and see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes in Murchison's heartland
02 Cruise from Para to the base of Murchison Falls on a 3-hour Nile boat safari
03 Look out for hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and the rare shoe-bill along the Nile
04 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda with rhinos
05 Stay at Red Chili Rest Camp inside Murchison Falls National Park

Embark on a 3-day budget safari to Murchison Falls National Park and experience some of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife areas. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, leopards, water birds, and the rare shoe-bill during game drives and a boat safari along the Nile. The journey also includes rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda with rhinos. This short safari combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and memorable encounters in the heart of Uganda.

Embark on a 3-day budget safari to Murchison Falls National Park and experience some of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife areas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

On your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will meet our professional guide and immediately begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will make your first stop in Kampala city for lunch before continuing to the park. On arrival, you will check in at Red Chili Rest Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Nile Sunset Boat Trip

You will start your day with breakfast and get ready for a game safari drive. This game drive takes place in the park's Delta area, Buligi Peninsula, and the northern section of the park, also known as the heart of Murchison. The Delta area allows visitors to see lions, while the peninsular area offers chances to see elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, and giraffes. In the northern section, visitors can view animals such as lions, leopards, water birds, and hippos.
After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for lunch and refreshments.
Later, you will be picked up for a boat ride along the Nile and proceed on the 3-hour Murchison Falls boat safari. This launch runs from Para to the base of the falls, and the 3-hour return journey is one of the highlights of a trip to Murchison Falls. During the boat safari, you will view animals such as hippos and crocodiles, as well as bird species including the rare shoe-bill.
After this amazing experience, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Return Journey with Rhino Tracking at Ziwa

You will start your last day with breakfast and prepare to embark on your journey back to Kampala. On the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda with rhinos.
You will track the rhinos and then continue your journey to Kampala for an en-route lunch and refreshments before proceeding to Entebbe airport for your outbound flight.