Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Nile Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

Wildlife Safari in the Murchison Falls National Park

Bird watching in the Murchison Falls National Park

Boat Cruise in the Murchison Falls National Park

Wildlife and birds in the Murchison Falls National Park

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the magnificent Murchison Falls
02 Participate in a thrilling game drive to spot wildlife
03 Discover the wonderful Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
04 Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Nile River

Marvel at the Nile at the breathtaking Murchison Falls, where the river is forced into a 7-meter crevice to thunder 45 meters below in cascades. Enjoy a thrilling wildlife safari and a boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park, with the chance to witness a plethora of wildlife in the savannah, such as Rothschild giraffes, elephants, Jackson's hartebeest, lions, patas monkeys, leopards, and a variety of savannah woodland birds.

Marvel at the Nile at the breathtaking Murchison Falls, where the river is forced into a 7-meter crevice to thunder 45 meters below in cascades.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel early in the morning before hitting the road.
Visit the most beautiful protected area in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park.
Have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Savour a delicious lunch at the Kabalega diners.
Proceed to the park through the Kichombanyobo Gate.
Witness the magnificent Murchison Falls.
Marvel at the mighty Nile River forced into a 7-meter crevice to thunder 45 meters below in a series of cascades that can be viewed at different points.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Delta Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Drive down to the ferry.
Cross the Nile to the northern sector of the park.
Start your game drive towards the Delta area in search of wildlife.
Go back to the lodge, relax, and have lunch.
02:00 PM: Go for a boat cruise on the Nile for game viewing at close quarters.
Get a chance to see many schools of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and various water birds.
Return to the lodge after about 3 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Breakfast and Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast at the lodge.
Journey back to Kampala or Entebbe to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls, Nile River cascades, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Entebbe 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation
Game drive
Transport
Park fee
Meals
Boat cruise

What's Not Included

International flights
Tips
Imposed government taxes

What to bring

Raincoat
Sunscreen

Know before you go

Book in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Murchison Falls National Park is about 300 kilometres north of Kampala, passing through the famous Luwero Triangle.
The park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro Escarpment tumbles into a vast, palm-dotted savanna.
First gazetted as a game reserve in 1926, it is Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area.

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