Get ready for a wildlife-packed 3 days Murchison Falls safari! This short but thrilling adventure starts with rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Continuing on to game drives in Uganda’s largest savanna park, Murchison Falls National Park. Plus a boat-cruise to the base of the world’s most powerful waterfall. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to spot the iconic Big 5—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—plus giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species.
With comfortable lodge stays and expert-guided activities, this 3-day Murchison Falls tour is designed to let you fully enjoy Uganda’s wild beauty—while we handle the logistics.
Activities included in our safari to Murchison Falls national park includes Rhino trekking experience, a boat-cruise to the base of the Mighty falls on its way to the Mediterranean sea via the Valley of the Kings , 2 game drives & a visit to the top of the falls. Stay in a close to nature Murchison Falls Lodge.
We are happy to adjust the 3 days Murchison Falls tour itinerary to fit your wishes.
Itinerary ref: MS15
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This 3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Murchison Falls National Park for game-drives, top of the falls & boat-cruise
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino trek in the superb grasslands
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Day by day itinerary for our 3 day Murchison Falls safari
Wondering what your 3 days Murchison Falls safari looks like in action? Below is your day-by-day itinerary. Crafted to showcase the best of Uganda’s wildlife in just three days. From rhino trekking to Nile boat-cruises and Big 5 game-drives. We take care of the details so you can soak up the thrill of the wild.
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY
Leave Kampala in the morning for the start of your 3 days Murchison Falls safari. Along the way we stop at Ziwa rhino sanctuary where they are working at reintroducing rhinos to Uganda. Here you go for a trek to see these impressive animals. Have lunch along the way and continue on to the lodge by Murchison Falls national park.
Overnight in Hornbill Bush Lodge
DAY 2: MORNING GAME-DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BOAT-CRUISE ON THE NILE IN MURCHISON FALLS NP
In the early morning we head out for a game-drive as we continue our 3 days Murchison Falls safari, where you have the chance of seeing Big cats hunting, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, plus more as the checklist of mammals reaches 76. We continue browsing the Drive circuits to the Delta point for a cocktail of Birds and mammals. After the game-drive we go for lunch before it is time for 3 hour boat ride to the base of the falls where you get to see the Hippos (You have never seen more hippos yawning, Grooming in there Pods anywhere else than here- Believe me you)! Nile Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder this might be your magnet to catch them. This is a grand start to your visit in this Great Animal home.
Overnight in Hornbill Bush Lodge
DAY 3: GAME-DRIVE, TOP OF THE FALLS AND TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA
In the morning we check out and go for a second game-drive in Murchison Falls national park. This gives you a last chance to see big cats and impressive giraffes. Then we head on to visit the top of the falls. This is a magnificent classic highlight on our last day of the safari as an explosive dash of water at close range gushes through a narrow crevice. After this we leave the park and start the journey back to Kampala having lunch along the way. Your guide drops you as we have reached the end of your 3 days Murchison Falls safari.
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Map showing the route
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Included: Accommodation, meals, safari car, fuel, guide, park entries, gorilla permits (if applicable) and activities mentioned in the itinerary. Plus water in the car and a couple of fruits along the way.
Excluded: International flights, visas, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
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Photo Gallery | 3 Days Murchison Falls safari
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FAQ’S about Murchison Falls tour
How many days do you need in Murchison Falls?
To get the best out of a Murchison Falls safari you need 3 days. During a 3 days Murchison Falls tour you have time to explore the highlights of the park without stress, plus make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way to get the chance to tick off “the Big”. It is only in cases where you are really short on time that we would recommend a 2 days Murchison Falls safari.
What animals can I expect to see in Murchison Falls National Park?
Murchison Falls National Park is a savannah park. During a game-drive here you have the chance to see elephant, Jackson’s hartebeest, Uganda cob, giraffe, lion, leopard, oribi and more. During a boat-cruise along the Nile you can expect to see animals like cape buffalo, hippo and crocodile. A 3-day safari to Murchison Falls is the perfect way to experience the park.
Can you do birding in Murchison Falls National Park?
Yes, it is possible to enjoy birding in Murchison Falls National Park. In the park a good birding spot is the Nile delta where you depending on time of year could see for example Egyptian plover, African skimmers, herons, snipes and Shoebill storks.
The nearby “Royal mile” is normally the main target for birders in this area. Here you go for forest birding and can make ticks like: the Uganda Woodland Warbler Phylloscopus budongoensis, Rufous crowned Eremomela, African Dwarf Kingfisher and Chestnut – capped Flycatcher, Puvels illadopsis and the birders favourites Jameson’s wattle-eye Dyaphorophyia jamesoni.
Itinerary tip: 4 days birding in Murchison Falls National Park
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