3-Day Big Five Budget Safari to Murchison Falls

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Top of the Falls

After an early morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting on-foot rhino tracking experience guided by rangers. Continue with a scenic drive to the park, arriving in the afternoon. Proceed to visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where you will witness the Nile forcefully squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging down—an unforgettable sight. Later, transfer to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, offering excellent views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks. After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Kampala / Entebbe

After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic countryside views with a stopover for lunch along the way. You may also make brief stops for photos or souvenirs. Arrive in the afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable safari in Murchison Falls National Park.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.