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

• Begin your journey from Kampala or Entebbe along a smooth and scenic road to Murchison Falls National Park.

• Arrive at the park in time for lunch.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch at your selected lodge and prepare for an afternoon adventure.

• Take a guided walk to the top of Murchison Falls.

• Witness the powerful Nile River squeeze through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging down a steep cliff, creating a dramatic display of force and mist.

• Visit several viewpoints to experience the falls from different angles and feel the energy of the water.

• Optionally, descend partway for a panoramic view of the entire waterfall and surrounding landscape.

• Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge

• Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge

• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

• Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

• Embark on a morning game drive through the northern sector of the park.

• Explore diverse ecosystems including savanna, borassus palm groves, acacia woodland, and riverine forests.

• Search for iconic African wildlife such as Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hyena, Uganda Kob, Warthog, Patas Monkey, and the elusive Jackson's Hartebeest.

• Look out for Nile Crocodiles, which are especially abundant here.

• Spot a variety of birdlife - over 450 bird species inhabit the park. Notable species include the Shoebill, Goliath Heron, Pel's Fishing Owl, Grey Crowned Crane, and Saddle-billed Stork.

• Return to your lodge for a relaxing midday break and lunch.

• In the afternoon, board a boat for a 3-hour cruise on the Nile River.

• Sail along calm stretches of the river toward the base of Murchison Falls.

• Watch for Hippos, Crocodiles, and numerous water birds such as the African Fish Eagle, Giant Kingfisher, African Jacana, and Red-throated Bee-eater.

• Marvel at the thunderous power of the falls from below, an unforgettable sight.

• Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.

Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge

• Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge

• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

• Have breakfast and check out from your lodge.

• Drive leisurely through the park's game trails, watching for more wildlife on the way out.

• Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a unique opportunity to track White Rhinos on foot.

• Join a guided one-hour trek and observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

• Learn about rhino conservation and the sanctuary's vital role in restoring rhino populations in Uganda.

• Continue your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.

• Arrive in the late afternoon, ending your memorable 3-day safari.

Accommodation: Not Included
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch