3-Day Murchison Falls Safari

Kampala/Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart Kampala or Entebbe for Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda. The journey covers approximately 311 km and takes around five hours, traveling through the scenic hills of Nakasongola.

En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience on foot. The sanctuary is home to Uganda’s only wild rhinos and offers a rare opportunity to observe these remarkable animals in a protected natural habitat while supporting local conservation efforts.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for a full day of wildlife viewing.

Driving distance and time: approximately 311 km, about 5 hours.

Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise to Murchison Falls

Begin early with a morning game drive across the park’s open savannah, when wildlife is most active. With an experienced guide, look for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi, and other antelope species. Birdwatchers may also spot species such as the secretary bird and black-chested snake eagle.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffalo, and a rich variety of waterbirds, including African fish eagles, yellow-billed storks, Egyptian geese, egrets, and malachite kingfishers.

At the falls, the Nile narrows into a 7-meter gorge and drops about 43 meters, creating one of Uganda’s most impressive natural sights. You may also choose to disembark and hike to the top of the falls for sweeping views of the river and surrounding landscape.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Entebbe International Airport for an evening flight.