Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Rhino Tracking

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
02 Spot lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes on game drives
03 Cruise along the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
04 See Nile crocodiles, hippos, and beautiful birdlife along the riverbanks

Embark on an adventurous journey to explore Murchison Falls National Park, combining wildlife viewing with a boat cruise along the Nile. Look out for various animal species in the grasslands, including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, and antelopes, and experience rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy game drives through the park and take in clear views of the mighty Murchison Falls.

On the way, pass through Luwero and later stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, where you will find both black and white rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, and you will begin your 6-hour journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
On the way, pass through Luwero and later stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, where you will find both black and white rhinos.
After tracking, make another stop in Masindi, enjoy your lunch, and then proceed to the park.
Along the way, you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons, and others.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

7:00 am - Meet your driver and the ranger guide at the lodge to start your game drive.
During the drive, you will witness animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks, and birds, among others.
After the game drive, drive back to the lodge, relax, freshen up, and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise.
On the boat, you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, and elephants along the banks of the Nile, as well as different beautiful birds, some singing in the trees, such as bee-eaters, colored kingfishers, the shoebill stork, and many others.
The boat ride will take you to the base of Murchison Falls, where you will be able to clearly see the mighty waterfalls.
You could opt to go for a hike to the top, where you will meet your driver-guide, who will drive you back to the lodge.

Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Enjoy your breakfast, then proceed for another morning game drive on your way back to Kampala. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species feeding in the grasslands, such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and a number of bird species.
Leave the park, stop in Masindi for lunch, and continue with the journey, reaching Kampala in the evening.