3-Day Murchison Falls Safari – Game Drives, Nile Cruise & Rhino Tracking

Discover Uganda’s most iconic national park with thrilling wildlife drives, a scenic Nile boat ride, and a hike to the world-famous Murchison Falls.

Overview

This 3-day safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic wildlife reserve. Expect breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the thunderous roar of the Nile as it squeezes through a 7-meter gorge at Murchison Falls.

Perfect for travelers with limited time, this short safari includes rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, exciting game drives in the park, and a Nile River boat cruise to the base of the falls.

Highlights

  • 🦏 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – walk alongside southern white rhinos with expert rangers
  • 🦁 Game Drives – spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes
  • 🦩 Birdwatching – see Uganda’s famous shoebill stork and over 450 bird species
  • 🚤 Nile Boat Safari – cruise past hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife along the riverbanks
  • 🌊 Murchison Falls Hike – optional hike to the top of the falls for stunning views

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls

  • Pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe
  • Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot
  • Continue to Murchison Falls National Park
  • Evening check-in at your lodge (options: budget, midrange, or luxury)

Day 2: Game Drive & Nile River Boat Cruise

  • Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile—look for lions, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, and more
  • Afternoon boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Optional guided hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views

Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

  • Morning breakfast with optional short drive in the park
  • Journey back to Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en route
  • Drop-off at hotel or airport

What's Included

  • ✅ Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • ✅ Professional English / German-speaking guide
  • ✅ Rhino trekking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • ✅ Game drives & Nile boat safari
  • ✅ Park entrance fees
  • ✅ Accommodation (based on package)
  • ✅ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as per itinerary)

What's Not Included

  • ❌ International flights
  • ❌ Visa fees
  • ❌ Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
  • ❌ Tips to guides, rangers, and hotel staff

Pricing (Indicative)

  • Budget option: from $530 per person

  • Midrange option: from $1,050 per person

  • Luxury option: from $1,400 per person

  • (Prices vary depending on season, group size, and lodge choice. Request a quote for exact pricing.)

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