3-Day Wildlife, Rhino & Chimp Safari in 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 National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Evening Sunset Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart from Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park, travelling through Uganda's scenic countryside. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Accompanied by experienced sanctuary guides, venture into the natural habitat of the southern white rhinos and learn about their conservation, behavior, and ongoing efforts to reintroduce rhinos into Uganda's national parks.

After the experience, enjoy lunch before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, head out for an evening sunset game drive across the savannah plains, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and, with luck, lions and other predators. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as the sun sets over the African wilderness before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and an 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

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide) & evening game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Hornbill Bush Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, exploring the savannah plains in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation before lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds along the riverbanks. Afterwards, take a guided hike to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging dramatically below. Enjoy breathtaking views and photography opportunities before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof minivan), afternoon boat trip & evening nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Hornbill Bush Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest and Transfer Back to Kampala

After an early breakfast, depart for Budongo Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced forest guides, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees. Observe these fascinating primates as they feed, communicate, groom, and interact within their natural habitat. The forest is also home to several other primate species and diverse birdlife.
After the chimpanzee tracking experience, begin your return journey to Kampala, travelling through Uganda's scenic countryside. Enjoy suitable stops for lunch, refreshments, and photography along the way. Arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable three-day Murchison Falls wildlife safari.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• Early morning chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other 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.