3-Day Murchison Falls National Park - the Best Ever

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

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa

Arrive very early at Entebbe International Airport and head north toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, enjoy a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll track white rhinos on foot with an experienced guide. It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to see these endangered giants up close. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile River roars through a narrow gorge before plunging into the valley below. Overnight at a lodge within or near the park.

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive on the park’s northern circuit, known for its rich wildlife including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and various antelope species. The open savannah makes it easy to spot animals, and birdwatchers will be delighted by the wide variety. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Nile to the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of birds. It’s a great chance for close-up wildlife viewing and photography.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

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 the Top of the Falls

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning and optionally revisit the Top of the Falls for one last look at this natural wonder. Begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, passing through scenic landscapes and rural communities along the way. You may stop for lunch in Masindi or enjoy a few cultural stops depending on time. Arrive back in the city in the late afternoon, marking the end of your exciting 3-day adventure through Uganda’s premier safari destination.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.