Itinerary

1. Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park & Visit the Top of the Falls

   • Begin the journey from Kampala or Entebbe via 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 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

2. Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise to the Base of the Falls

   • Wake up early and have 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

3. Day 3: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

   • 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