3 days · Wildlife
Murchison Falls Safari
The Nile squeezed through a seven-metre gorge, big game on the northern bank, and rhino tracking on the way.
Pictured above: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort on Lake Bunyonyi, where this safari starts and finishes. Photographs from the parks on this route are coming soon.
Trip highlights
- Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
- Hike to the top of the falls
- Northern bank game drive for lion, giraffe and elephant
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day by day
Kampala to Murchison via Ziwa
Drive north with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhino on foot, continuing to Murchison Falls for the night.
Game drive, falls cruise and the top of the falls
An early game drive on the northern bank, an afternoon boat cruise up the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, and the short, steep hike to the top where the whole river forces through a seven-metre gap.
Return south
A final morning drive or a visit to the Top of the Falls viewpoint, then the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Included
- Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Accommodation as described, or the closest equivalent available
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Park entrance and activity fees as listed
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and Uganda visa
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits unless explicitly listed
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Price
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