3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Ziwa Rhino Tracking

Kampala, Uganda
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
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Overview

Our safari combines rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, wildlife game drives, a Nile boat cruise, and a scenic hike to view both Murchison Falls and Uhuru Falls in just three days.

What's included

  • Entry permit to Rhinos. Accommodation. Safari vehicle. Entrance fees. Driver/Guide.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Flight fares. Tips to guides. Tips to hotel service. Meals. Drinks.

What to expect

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking
  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Travel north through Uganda’s scenic countryside with views of rural villages and farmland.

    On the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by a ranger, you will walk through the sanctuary to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat.

    After the tracking experience, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge.

    Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
  1. Waterfall Cruises - Murchison Falls
    1 day
    Start the day with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.

    This area offers excellent wildlife viewing and opportunities to see:

    Elephants

    Lions

    Giraffes

    Buffalo

    Antelope

    Various bird species

    Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River.

    The boat safari takes you upstream to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the way you may encounter hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants along the riverbanks, and many bird species.

    Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Top of the Falls Hike & Return
  1. Murchison Falls
    2h
    After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to the top area of Murchison Falls.

    Here you will take a short guided hike (approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour) along scenic trails. The walk offers spectacular viewpoints where you can observe both the powerful Murchison Falls and the nearby Uhuru Falls, which formed during a major flood in 1962.

    The hike provides excellent opportunities for photography and for experiencing the dramatic force of the Nile River as it crashes through the narrow gorge.

    After the hike, begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport if required.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will our driver either dressed in the uniform of Climax Nature Experience or with a sign post of the company.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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