3-Day Murchison Falls Uganda Safari

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

Pick up & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Between 6:00 and 10:00 in the morning, we begin with pick-up and transfer from Kampala to the park, a scenic 5- to 6-hour drive with a lunch stop along the way. After lunch, we’ll embark on a hike to the top of the falls, which takes approximately 30 to 50 minutes depending on our pace, offering breathtaking views from above. We’ll then continue to the park’s savannah for a short evening game drive and, weather permitting, enjoy a sunset ride to spot wildlife. The day concludes with check-in at the 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), afternoon nature hike/walk & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Morning & Evening Game Drives with an afternoon Boat Trip

At 6:00 am, we’ll begin the day with coffee or tea before heading to the park for a morning game drive and boat trip. A packed breakfast will be provided to enjoy either during a break at the hippo pool or back at the lodge. During the morning game drive, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. After the boat cruise, we’ll stop for lunch, followed by an evening game drive from around 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), morning boat trip & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Transfer Back to Kampala

After breakfast at 7:00 am, we’ll check out and head to Ziwa for Rhino tracking. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, we’ll have a briefing about the rhinos before setting off on a two-hour tracking adventure. We’ll then continue to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way. Once we arrive at your lodge in Kampala, our Murchison and Rhino tracking Safari will come to an end.

With an optional chimpanzee viewing available for an additional fee in Budongo Forest.

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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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.