3-Day Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife (the Big 5)

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

Transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Early in the morning, your professional driver-guide from Naseeb Safaris will pick you up from your hotel and begin your journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This unique activity offers a rare opportunity to observe endangered southern white rhinos in their natural habitat and brings you closer to completing Africa’s famous Big Five safari experience.
After rhino tracking, continue to Masindi for lunch before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most spectacular national park. Famous for the powerful Murchison Falls and scenic savannah plains, the park is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, hippos, and giant Nile crocodiles, offering an unforgettable Uganda wildlife safari adventure.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided morning game drive and afternoon boat safari to the base of the falls

After breakfast, enjoy an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park across its vast savannah plains, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the iconic Murchison Falls, where you will spot hippos, Nile crocodiles, and abundant waterbirds along the riverbanks. For adventure seekers, an optional guided hike to the top of the falls offers breathtaking views of the world’s most powerful waterfall.
After this unforgettable experience, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening in the 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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to Entebbe via top of the falls

After an early breakfast, your professional driver-guide from Naseeb Safaris will take you to the top of the iconic Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful and spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy breathtaking views and photo opportunities as you experience the full beauty and force of the falls.
After the visit, begin your scenic return journey to Entebbe International Airport or your preferred hotel in Uganda, with comfortable stops along the way including a Lunch break. This marks the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari adventure, filled with wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and lasting memories.

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.