3-Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari & Rhino Tracking

3-Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari & Rhino Tracking

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Uganda’s safari adventures on this 3-day Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari & Rhino Tracking. This tour combines thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unique opportunity to track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, re-introduced to Uganda after years of extinction.

Marvel at the majestic Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge creating a thunderous cascade. Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, and close-up encounters with giraffes, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers seeking an authentic African safari experience.

Itinerary Details

Depart early from Kampala for the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, passing villages, lush vegetation, and roadside markets. Your first stop is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola for rhino trekking.

After a briefing from your ranger guide, embark on your trek to locate these magnificent creatures, a thrilling adventure that may last from a few minutes up to an hour depending on their location.

Start the day with an early breakfast and embark on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. Drive along diverse tracks to spot Uganda’s wildlife, including giraffes, lions, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeest, and waterbucks.

After lunch, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the River Nile, getting up close to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and other riverine wildlife. Cruise to within ten meters of the bottom of Murchison Falls, also known as “Devil’s Cauldron”, for incredible views and photo opportunities.

After breakfast, drive to the top of Murchison Falls. Witness the mighty Nile being forced through a narrow gorge, producing a thunderous roar and often forming a vibrant rainbow — a truly unforgettable sight.

After the visit, begin your journey back to Kampala, reflecting on your wildlife and nature-filled adventure.

✔️ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
✔️ Rhino trekking permit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
✔️ All park entry fees in Murchison Falls
✔️ Accommodation in lodge/hotel as per itinerary
✔️ Meals as mentioned
✔️ Bottled water during game drives

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