2-Day Murchison Falls Mid Range Getway Safari

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

Rhino tracking murchison falls hike

Day one begins with the excitement of leaving Kampala at dawn, the road stretching north toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The cool morning air carries a sense of adventure as rangers lead the group into the savannah, where the endangered white rhinos graze quietly among tall grasses and scattered acacia trees. Walking close to these giants is humbling, their sheer size balanced by a calm, deliberate grace. After a hearty lunch, the journey continues into Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile River narrows dramatically before exploding into a roaring cascade. The hike to the top of the falls is both challenging and exhilarating, each step accompanied by the thunder of water crashing through the gorge. Mist rises in shimmering veils, catching the sunlight and forming fleeting rainbows that dance above the spray. At the summit, the view is overwhelming: the Nile surges with unstoppable force, carving its way through rock and wilderness.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive, boat cruise and transfer to kampala

The final day begins with an early morning game drive across the sweeping savannah of Murchison Falls National Park. The cool dawn light reveals herds of elephants moving slowly through the grasslands, giraffes stretching toward the treetops, and lions prowling silently in search of prey. The crisp air carries the calls of birds, adding to the sense of wilderness. After breakfast, the adventure continues with a boat cruise along the Nile, where hippos wallow lazily in the water and crocodiles bask on the riverbanks. The boat glides past flocks of kingfishers and fish eagles, offering a serene yet thrilling view of life along the river. The sight of the falls from below is unforgettable, the Nile thundering through the gorge in a display of raw power. By afternoon, the group begins the journey back to Kampala, the road winding through villages and landscapes that mark the transition from wild to urban.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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