3 days Murchison Falls safari and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary take you to the north-western part of the country, Uganda’s oldest and largest conservation area. You will have a stop at the white rhino sanctuary, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The park is well known for having the world’s strongest waterfall, Murchison Falls. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls and get to view the dramatic bottle between rock and water through a narrow gorge of about 8 m. A trip to these falls will probably be the biggest highlight of this trip. The park is also home to almost 76 mammal species and around 476 bird species, making it an ideal place for bird lovers.
Highlights for affordable 3 days Murchison Falls safari in Uganda.
- Exciting boat cruise on the Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park
- Bird watching during launch cruise and game drives
- Hiking and nature walk trails
- Unforgettable game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park
- Exceptional Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari Vehicle
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- All meals during the entire safari
- Airport transfers
Detailed itinerary for affordable 3 days Murchison Falls safari in Uganda.
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls with Rhino tracking stopover.
After your early morning breakfast, the driver will pick you up to begin your journey at about 6:00 a.m. You will use the Kampala-Masindi route, branching off in Nakasongola to the Ziwa rhino sanctuary, where you will track the most endangered animal species, the white rhinos. After lunch, embark on your journey to Murchison Falls, using the southern gate. Check into your booked safari lodge upon your arrival and get some refreshments as you wait for your evening game drive. Meal plan: lunch and dinner.
Destination and accommodation options
- Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park
- Up market accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Morning game drive and launch cruise and visit top of falls
Wake up to a delicious breakfast and set out for an early morning game drive—a good chance to see different animal species as they get up to start the day. Return to your lodge and freshen up if you like as you wait for lunch. Later, you will go for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to view the bottom of the falls, with many great settings like hippos, Nile crocodiles, and aquatic birds.
At the bottom of the falls, you will get off the boat, take pictures, and begin the hike to the top of the falls. It’s not an easy one, but the reward is evident with the panoramic view of the falls from atop. When you get to the top of the falls, the driver or guide will be waiting for you and will give you some time to catch your breath before transferring you back to your safari lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: full board.
Destination and accommodation options
- Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park
- Up market accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Travel back to Kampala with stopover at Karuma Falls
After breakfast, make sure you have all your stuff together and check out of the safari lodge, ready to start your journey back to Kampala, exiting the park using the northern gate. Get a few minutes viewing of Karuma falls on the way and continue with your journey back to Kampala with a lunch stop at Kabalega dinners and then continue to Kampala to be dropped off at any of your desired locations.
- Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe airport
- Meal plan: half board (breakfast and packed lunch)
Things to bring for this affordable 3 days safari to Murchison Falls National Park.
- A rain jacket is essential as it could unpredictably rain.
- Light clothes as the sun does shine pretty bright in this part
- Torch is essential for safety purposes.
- Sunglasses to protect from direct sun rays
- A zoom lens camera for photographs
- A good insect repellent to keep those persistent insects away
- Hiking boots or runners for the hike.
3 days Murchison Falls safari in Uganda includes:
- Airport pickup and drop off.
- Meals per itinerary.
- Pure Bottled drinking water.
- Private Safari Vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking guide.
- Accommodation in self-contained rooms/cottages for 2 nights.
- Park access fees.
- All activities indicated in the itinerary.
However, 3 days Murchison Falls safari excludes:
- Airfare
- Uganda visa
- Luxury drinks
- Tips for local guides
- Porter fee
- Personal Insurance
- Personal shopping bills.