Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Rhino Tracking and Nile Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Uganda Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route to Murchison Falls
  • 02 Witness the breathtaking Murchison Falls from both the top and the base
  • 03 Enjoy game drives spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes
  • 04 Cruise along the Nile to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and birdlife

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and most iconic wildlife reserve. Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before continuing to the breathtaking Murchison Falls, where the Nile River forces its way through an 8-meter gorge. Experience thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and more, and enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Nile with views of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and vibrant birdlife.

Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, where both black and white rhinos can be observed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
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

1
Day 01

Journey to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • Begin the day with an early breakfast.
  • Be picked up by your driver-guide at 7:00 am for a briefing about the safari.

  • Depart for a six-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Luwero.

  • Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, where both black and white rhinos can be observed.

  • Continue to Masindi for lunch.

  • Proceed to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the powerful falls squeezing through an 8-meter gorge.

  • Take photographs and enjoy the scenery.

  • Transfer to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

  • Wake up early for breakfast at 6:30 am.
  • Embark on a morning game drive with your driver and ranger guide.

  • Return to the lodge by 11:40 am to freshen up and have lunch.

  • In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise along the Nile River.

  • View Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and various bird species such as bee-eaters, kingfishers, and the shoebill stork.

  • Reach the base of Murchison Falls for an up-close view of the waterfalls.

  • An optional hike to the top of the falls is available to meet your driver-guide.

  • Enjoy an evening game drive en route back to the lodge.

  • Have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Kampala

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
  • Begin the return journey to Kampala with a morning game drive.

  • Spot wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and various bird species.

  • Stop in Masindi for lunch.

  • Arrive in Kampala in the evening, concluding the safari.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Nile River

Where this trip takes you

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Nile River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Uganda 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees for non-residents
  • Gorilla trekking permits (one per person)
  • All listed activities unless labeled as optional
  • All accommodation unless specified otherwise
  • Professional driver or guide
  • All transportation unless specified otherwise
  • All applicable taxes and VAT
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during the tour

What's Not Included

  • International flights to or from home
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour
  • Tips suggested at US$10.00 per person per day
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

Know before you go

  • The optional hike to the top of Murchison Falls is available on Day 2.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe
Tour start
Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Uganda.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $924.00 — $1,359.00
Double Sharing $924.00 — $1,188.00

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