3-Day Murchison Falls National Park Big Five Safari

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

Transfer from Entebbe international airport ot Kampala to Murchison falls National Park Via Ziwa

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your driver-guide will warmly welcome you and brief you on your 3-day Murchison Falls safari. You will then embark on a scenic 6-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll track the endangered white rhinos in their natural habitat, offering a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at the sanctuary before continuing your journey to the park.

Enter Murchison Falls through the Kichumbanyobo Gate and head to the Top of the Falls, where you’ll witness the powerful Nile River squeezing through an 8-meter gorge, creating one of the world’s strongest waterfalls. Capture stunning photos of this incredible natural wonder before proceeding to your lodge for an evening of relaxation.

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:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drives and boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Falls

After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park for a morning game drive. During this exciting safari, you’ll have the chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and, with some luck, big cats like lions and leopards. The drive typically lasts 3-4 hours, depending on wildlife sightings.

Afterward, return to your lodge to relax, freshen up, and enjoy a delicious lunch before preparing for the afternoon boat cruise on the Nile. The boat trip offers a chance to see aquatic animals like Nile crocodiles and hippos, along with land animals such as buffaloes and elephants that gather along the riverbanks to drink and bathe. You’ll also spot various bird species. After a full day of exploration, enjoy a delightful dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Red Chilli Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to Entebbe international airport or kampala

After breakfast, you will depart from Murchison Falls National Park and begin your drive back to Entebbe. The journey will take you through beautiful landscapes, offering scenic views along the way. You will have a stop for lunch at a convenient location before continuing your journey. Arriving in Entebbe by the evening, you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport, bringing your memorable safari experience to a close.

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.