3-Day Murchison Falls Safari Big Five & Nile Adventure

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your safari begins with pickup from Entebbe International Airport, your hotel in Entebbe, or Kampala. Meet your professional guide and begin the journey northwards toward Murchison Falls. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided walking safari to track white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile dramatically squeezes through a narrow gorge, creating one of the most powerful waterfalls in Africa. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time to spot predators such as lions and leopards, along with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and several antelope species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile River heading toward the base of the falls. This cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. In the evening, head out for an evening game drive, giving you a second chance to spot wildlife and enjoy the African sunset.

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:

Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive & Return

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, maximizing your chances of spotting any wildlife you may have missed, including hyenas and early-rising predators. After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views along the way with a stop for lunch en route. You will arrive in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable Big Five safari experience in Uganda.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.