3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda.

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda is a short Uganda safari tour that allows travelers to explore Murchison Falls National Park, one of the best Uganda national parks for big game viewing and so much more. Murchison Falls National Park inhabits 4 of the Big 5 animals most sought after: lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants, with rhinos able to be spotted at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary that you get to visit en route to or from Murchison Falls National Park, depending on your preference. This 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda is available to book throughout the year as per your availability, for solo travelers, family Uganda safari tours, or even amongst friends.

Detailed Itinerary for the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Top of the Falls

On this 1st day of your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, our Uganda safari guide shall pick you up from your hotel of stay in Kampala/Entebbe or the airport upon arrival if early morning. After a short briefing, proceed to transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, enjoy a rhino tracking experience at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; come up close with these animals in their natural habitat in the company of experienced ranger guides.

Have lunch en-route and then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, look out for animals like kobs as you proceed to the top of the falls for an amazing view of these thunderous waterfalls!

Proceed to the lodge thereafter. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner, and an overnight stay at Red Chilli Rest Camp for Budget, Pakuba Safari Lodge for Mid-range, Paraa Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury, Nile Safari Lodge for Luxury.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Afternoon Boat Safari

After an early breakfast, head out for a half-day game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Look out of your pop-up safari vehicle for animals in Murchison Falls National Park. Animals in Murchison Falls National Park include elephants, buffaloes, lions, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hippos, Rothschild giraffes, and so much more. Look out for the different birds as well and the amazing scenery of the park!

Have lunch and thereafter embark on a 2-hour boat safari on the Nile River that inhabits crocodiles and hippos, with the river bank having animals taking a dip or drinking the fresh water. Animals at the river bank to look out for include elephants, birds like the Cormorants, Beater, the Kingfisher, among so many others.

Thereafter, proceed to transfer back to your lodge, looking out for more wildlife, definitely! Relax at the lodge as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay as above.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive, Departure

Wake up to an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park for a chance to see more animals that you may have otherwise missed the previous day. Look out for animals as they return from the night hunt, and more wild game as the sun is still not so overly out that they could hide.

Return for breakfast at the lodge, and then proceed to transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe with an en-route lunch stop. Our Uganda safari guide shall drop you at your preferred location in Kampala or Entebbe, ending your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda.

Price Includes:          

  • Pick up and drop off in Kampala
  • Park entrance fees and Boat cruise fees
  • Rhino trekking fees
  • 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel (safari van/Land Cruiser)
  • Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
  • All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals at the lodge-breakfast-lunch-dinner
  • En-route lunches
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari.
  • Government taxes on tourism activities

Quotation Excludes:

  • Air tickets and Visa fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
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