3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari is one of the biggest itineraries/safari packages in Uganda that travelers love to book on tour to Uganda because of the vastness of attractions in the park.

Activities Expected on this 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

  • Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
  • Boat cruise
  • Day game drive
  • Hike to the top of the falls

Highlights of the tour 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

  • Day 1: Transfer to Murchison and Rhino Trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Day 2: Launch Cruise on River Nile and Hike to top of the Falls
  • Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Detailed day to day itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison and Rhino Trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

On day 1 of this 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, you will embark on your journey at 7 am from your hotel in Kampala and travel to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi, which is a 5 hours’ drive to the national park and covers a distance of about 305 km from Kampala. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda and is found in the northern region of the country. Stopover at Ziwa rhino sanctuary where you will be taken through the historic sanctuary and also get a chance to view the endangered white rhinoceros species. The Rhino sanctuary and wildlife Ranch is located in Nakasongola district and was gazetted to protect the low white rhino populations that were and still under threat due to poaching activities following the high demand for their horns on the black market. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch is under the funding and management of the Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place where you will get to see rhinos in the wild.

Proceed to Murchison Falls national park via Masindi and check into your Lodge, have dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: Launch Cruise on River Nile and Hike to top of the Falls

After having a hearty breakfast, you will embark on an early morning boat cruise along the Nile River. The launch cruise takes about 3-4 hours. While on the boat cruise, you will be able to view numerous animals in the delta such as elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks and so much more. After lunch, embark on the afternoon hike to the top of the falls. This hike takes you around the top of the falls and the water edges and will take you about 15-45 minutes. This is an amazing experience in Murchison falls national park that takes you around the top of the falls and the water’s edge and takes about 15 to 45 minutes. The hike to the top of the falls from the boat landing gives you an opportunity to get close to the narrow gorge and falls down to become a tranquil river filled with numerous marine life and whose banks are graced with abundant wildlife and bird species through which the water explodes into the falls.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

After breakfast, you will head for an early morning game drive which will start at 7 am. The game drive takes about 1-2 hours in the park and you can be accompanied by a trained park ranger. While on the game drive, you will get the opportunity to view include warthogs, buffaloes, and elephants, giraffes among others and bird species like a saddle-billed stork, majestic grey crowned crane, handsome black-headed spur-winged lapwings and many more. This will mark the end of tour safari and return to Kampala.

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
Top of the Falls View

Please note that the above tour package is inclusive of;

  • Ziwa rhino sanctuary
  • Game drive
  • Boat cruise
  • Safari driver/ guide and 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Hike to the top of the  falls
  • Park  entrance fees
  • Accommodation and meals as per your itinerary
  • Mineral water while on safari