Overview

This 3-day Murchison Falls safari is a powerful and concentrated wildlife adventure to Uganda’s largest national park. The journey centers on the iconic Nile River, which is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge to create the thunderous Murchison Falls. This action-packed itinerary combines thrilling game drives to see the “Big Five” (except rhino) with a breathtaking boat cruise, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Uganda. It’s a perfect short safari for those seeking classic African landscapes and abundant animals.

Highlights

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: A unique opportunity to track rhinos on foot.
Powerful Murchison Falls: Witness the falls from both the top and the bottom.
Excellent Game Viewing: High chances of seeing elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and more.
Nile River Boat Cruise: Arguably the best wildlife boat cruise in East Africa, teeming with hippos, crocs, and birds.
The "Big Five" Quest: See four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo) with rhinos at Ziwa.
Scenic Landscapes: Experience the vast savannah, borassus palm forests, and the Nile's powerful presence.

Day 01 :

Rhino Trekking at Ziwa & Transfer to the Park

Morning: Depart early from Kampala or Entebbe with your guide. Drive northwards, enjoying the changing landscapes from urban to rural.
Mid-Morning: Arrive at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Embark on a guided walking safari to track the endangered white rhinos. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see these magnificent creatures in the wild.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the sanctuary or a nearby town.
Afternoon: Continue your drive to Murchison Falls National Park, entering through the southern Kichumbanyobo Gate. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to your lodge on the northern bank of the Nile for a spectacular sunset.
Accommodation: Mid-Range: Fort Murchison Lodge / Budget: Murchison River Lodge or Red Chilli Rest Camp.

Day 02 :

Game Drives & The Mighty Murchison Falls Boat Cruise

Morning: After an early breakfast, cross the Nile by ferry and embark on a morning game drive on the northern Delta circuit. This is the best time for wildlife viewing. Search for lions, leopards (elusive), elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and vast herds of antelope like hartebeest and oribi.
Lunch: Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest.
Afternoon: Take the highlight afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. This 2-3 hour journey upstream is unforgettable, offering close-up views of hippos, massive Nile crocodiles, elephants, waterbuck, and countless birds lining the banks.
Evening: The boat gets you as close as possible to the base of the falls, where you can feel the spray and thunder of the water. Return to the lodge for dinner and to relive the day's sights and sounds.

Day 03 :

Top of the Falls & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Morning: After breakfast, check out of your lodge and make your way to the top of Murchison Falls. Here, you can stand just meters from the point where the world's longest river explodes through a narrow gap and plunges 43 meters into the gorge below. It's a powerful and mesmerizing sight.
Mid-Morning: Begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Lunch: Stop for lunch en-route in Masindi or at a convenient restaurant.
Afternoon: Continue the drive, arriving in Entebbe or Kampala in the early evening. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at Entebbe International Airport (recommended flight after 7:00 PM).

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