3-Day Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Journey to Murchison Falls National Park

You'll kickstart your unforgettable Ugandan adventure with a private pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe Airport and embark on a scenic 6-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Along the way, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch and a first glimpse of Uganda’s stunning landscapes.
As you enter the park, be amazed by its lush scenery, and keep your eyes peeled for wild sightings, including warthogs and other fascinating wildlife.
At Murchison Falls, you’ll witness the breathtaking beauty of the Nile's waters plunging into a deep gorge, creating an awe-inspiring photo opportunity.
Afterward, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening as you settle in, with the chance to see wild animals as you head to the lodge.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Twiga Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Safari Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Victoria Nile

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the northern sector of the park, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Later in the morning, head to the Top of Murchison Falls and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Nile squeezing through the narrow gorge.

Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile, encountering hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants along the riverbanks, and a variety of birds including bee-eaters, colorful kingfishers, and the rare shoebill stork. The cruise takes you to the base of the falls for an impressive view of the powerful waterfalls, followed by a guided hike to the top of the falls. End the day with an evening game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Twiga Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Rhino Tracking and Return to Entebbe

After an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin your return journey to Entebbe. Drive south through scenic countryside, enjoying views of rural villages and farmlands along the way.

En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience, where you will have the chance to see Uganda’s only wild rhinos on foot accompanied by an experienced ranger. After the activity, continue the drive back to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. End of safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.