3 Day Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Experience
Duration
3 Days
Tour Cost
$
750
per person
package Overview
Experience Uganda’s largest and most iconic national park — home to powerful waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and the legendary River Nile. This safari combines unforgettable game drives, a thrilling boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, and a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — the only place in Uganda to see rhinos in the wild.
Highlights
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives in an open-roof 4×4 safari vehicle
- Boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Optional hike to the top of the falls
- Abundant wildlife viewing: lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, hippos & more
- Optional Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest (additional cost)
- Optional Nile Delta Cruise for Shoebill Stork search (additional cost)
package Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe / Kampala → Murchison Falls National Park
Estimated driving time: 5–6 hours
After breakfast, meet your professional safari driver-guide and begin your journey northwest through the famous Luweero Triangle. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino trekking experience (1.5–2.5 hours). Enjoy lunch at the sanctuary and continue to Murchison Falls.
Visit the Top of the Falls — witness the mighty River Nile force its way through a narrow 8-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters with thunderous power — an unforgettable sight.
Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Twiga Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile
Start early for a sunrise game drive across the delta and Buligi Peninsula. Look out for:
- Elephants
- Lions & Leopards
- Giraffes (largest population in Uganda)
- Buffalos
- Warthogs, Antelopes & Waterbucks
- Over 450 bird species
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Expect sightings of:
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Buffalos
- Rare water birds
Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 3: Morning Game Drive → Return to Entebbe/Kampala
Enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the park. Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe and drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Breakfast & Lunch included
End of Safari
- Included
- Accommodation on full-board basis
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle (open roof)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary tracking fees
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise to bottom of Murchison Falls
- Drinking water in vehicle
- Airport/Hotel transfers
- Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional activities (Chimp trekking / Delta cruise)
