3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

3 Days Murchison Falls National Park safari is one of the most sought after Uganda safari our that takes travelers to the magnificent and mighty thunderous waters of Murchison Falls National Park. This 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari is a short Uganda safari tour that has you enjoying the different activities done in Murchison Falls National Park.

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari has you seeing animals found in Murchison Falls National Park, as well as different bird species. Enjoy extensive game drives in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, a Murchison Falls National Park boat cruise, as well as a top o the falls visit. On your way from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park you shall enjoy a Ziwa Rhino tracking experience for an up-close encounter, an opportunity that also has you completing the big 5 animal sighting whilst on this 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, if you are lucky to also spot lions in Murchison Falls National Park!

Detailed Itinerary 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park, Zziwa Rhino Tracking

Depending on your location in Kampala/Entebbe on this 1st day of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari you will be welcomed by our Uganda safari driver guide who will brief you about the safari. Thereafter, start the journey to Murchison falls national park, which is located in northwestern Uganda.

You will have a stop at Zziwa rhino sanctuary where you will engage in an experience of rhino trekking. After this activity you will have lunch and then proceed to Murchison falls national park where you will check in at your lodge.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge or Luxury, Para Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury, Pakuba Safari Lodge for Mid-range, Heritage Safari Lodge for Budget.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Rhino Tracking in Ziwa

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

After an early breakfast on the 2nd day of the 3 Days Murchison Falls safari, you will meet your guide to go for the morning game drive which starts very early in the morning. During the game drive you will follow different game tracks such as Buligi, Victoria where you will view different animals like elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, lions, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, Uganda kobs, bird species like black bellied bustard, secretary birds, open billed stork, grey crowned crane, goliath heron among others. After the game drive, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch.

Engage in a Murchison Falls National Park boat cruise adventure to the bottom of the falls. This boat safari takes about 2 to 3 hours during which you will have an opportunity to cruise meters away from animals at the shoreline. Animals o look out for include elephants, buffaloes, hippos and Nile crocodiles in water, aquatic birds such as the King fisher’s, fish eagles, Bee-eaters, Herons, among others. After tan exciting bat safari in Murchison Falls National Park, you will meet your driver guide and return to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation and meals: As above

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Top of the falls and departure to Kampala

On the last day of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari you will have a relaxed breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet up with your Uganda safari guide to go for the top of the falls visit, where you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the waterfalls, birds, and much more.

From the top of the falls, you will drive out of the park and start the journey to Kampala with en-route lunch. You will arrive in Kampala early evening and will be dropped off at your hotel of stay or airport, bringing your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari to an end.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

Price includes:

  • Park fees
  • Guide fees
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Zziwa rhino experience
  • Transportation during safari in safari van/land cruiser
  • Boat cruise fees
  • Game drives
  • Mineral water during the safari
  • Government taxes on tourism activities

Price excludes

  • Domestic and International Flights
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, internet, beverages, etc.
  • hotel accommodation before / after the safari
  • Entry visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary
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