3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS SAFARI UGANDA TOUR, 3 DAY MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK SAFARI UGANDA WILDLIFE TRIP
3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda Tour − SAFARI OVERVIEW

This 3 days Murchison Falls safari Uganda tour is 2 nights/3 day Murchison Falls National Park safari in Uganda wildlife trip, to Uganda’s largest National Park which is home to over 76 mammal species and 450 bird species. This exciting 3 days Safari Uganda tour to Murchison Falls National Park exposes you to chances of experiencing the iconic Big Five of Africa which includes Rhinos you will track on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary as well as Lions, Leopards, Elephants, and Buffalos you will see on a game drive in the Murchison Falls National Park Uganda.
The top highlight of this 3 days Murchison Falls safari Uganda tour will be a spectacular boat cruise along the Nile River to the bottom of Murchison Falls plus a hike to the top of the falls. On its 6,650km journey to the Mediterranean Sea; the mighty Nile River, the longest river in the world, passes through the park where it explodes through a 7-meter wide gap in the rift valley escarpment and plunges 45 meters down creating the amazing Murchison Falls which is the world’s most powerful waterfall.
This fantastic 3 days Murchison Falls safari in Uganda wildlife tour also offers an option of Chimpanzee tracking in verdant Budongo Forest during which you will have a chance to watch our closest living relatives close up and in their magisterial natural surroundings. After this exciting adventure, we will drive back to Kampala as you appreciate the resources that are naturally gifted to God’s country, “The Pearl of Africa”.
We will be happy to customize this 3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari in Uganda tour/trip to suit your budget and interests in an amazing 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, please contact us.
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3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Exciting game viewing in Murchison falls national park
Tracking wild white Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on foot
Boat cruise on River Nile to the bottom of the fall
Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls, the world’s most powerful waterfall
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATION
Murchison Falls National Park
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3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour − SAFARI HIGHLIGHT
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for en route.
Day 2: Do morning game drive & afternoon Nile launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
Day 3: Visit the top of the falls/optional Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest & transfer back to Kampala
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour − DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 1 of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary En route.
You will be picked from your place of stay in Kampala after breakfast at around 7.00am to embark on 311km (5-6 hours) drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park.
We will drive through the former battle zone of the Luwero Triangle, passing through the impressive rural landscapes of Uganda with lush green cover, scattered human settlement, towns and markets where you will see people going on with their daily life, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the home of Uganda’s only wild rhinos. Here you get the opportunity to track wild white rhinos on foot and you will get to appreciate what a 2-ton animal really looks like while your adrenaline is pumping.
Rhinos are part of the Big Five of land animals and exploring them on foot is indeed an unforgettable wild wildlife watching encounter. After this 2-hours rhino tracking encounter, we will continue on the drive to Murchison, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Highlight of the day: – Tracking in wild white Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on foot.
Accommodation:-
Upmarket/Luxury: – Paraa Safari lodge/Bakers Lodge
Midrange/Standard: – Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge
Budget/Basic: – Hornbill Bush Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Distance & time: – Approx. 311km or 5 hours
Activities & Services of the day:-
- Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 2 of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour: Do Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile Launch Cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls.
After breakfast at around 6.30 am, we transfer to Murchison Falls National Park’s northern bank for a 3-4 hours game drive in search of the ‘Big Five’ (Buffaloes, Lions, Elephants and possibly Leopards). Other amazing animals to look for include Rothschild’s giraffe, Uganda Kob, Patas monkeys, Olive baboons, Defassa waterbucks, Jackson’s hartebeest, Bohor reedbucks, Oribis, Warthogs, Spotted hyenas, Hippos, and Bushbucks plus much more as the list of mammals reach 76 species.
Other activities in this game drive include bird watching and sightseeing across the open savannah, dotted with borassus palms. Murchison Falls is a wonderful birding destination and the star attractions among the 451-plus bird species recorded here is the pre-historic shoebills, Grey Crowned Cranes, Goliath Heron, Denham’s Bustard, Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill, Black-billed Barbet, Black-headed Gonolek, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Piapiac, Silverbird and others. After the game drive, we will connect to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer to Paraa Jetty to embark on the afternoon Nile launch cruise to the bottom of the falls departing at 2 pm.
This stunning boat ride on the World’s longest river – The River Nile to the bottom of the Murchison Falls offers a great opportunity to see a variety of amazing wildlife from the peaceful sailing boat. You will have a chance see giant Nile crocodiles in one of the largest concentration, Hippos in great herds, Shoebills, Cormorants, and Kingfishers, large flocks of African skimmers, groups of elephants showering on the river bank, Defassa waterbucks, and African buffaloes.
Retreat from the 2-hour activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Highlight of the day: – The afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
Accommodation:-
Upmarket/Luxury: – Paraa Safari lodge/Bakers Lodge
Midrange/Standard: – Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge
Budget/Basic: – Hornbill Bush Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities & Services of the day:-
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon boat along the Nile to the bottom of the falls
Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-
- Sport Fishing along the Nile River bank
- Birding
- Hot Air Balloons safari
- Cultural tours
Day 3 of the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda Tour: Visit the Top of the Fall/Optional Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest & Transfer Back to Kampala.
After breakfast at around 7.00am, we will cross with the ferry to the southern section of the park after which you’ll connect to the top of the falls view point. Murchison Falls is an impressive sight from the boat, but for sheer sensory overload, we take a short footpath that leads downhill to the waterfall’s head and a fenced view point from where you truly appreciate the staggering power with which the 50 meters wide Nile explodes through the 7 meter wide gap in the rift valley escarpment and plunge 45 meter down, not to mention the deafening roar and voluminous spray it generates. The Murchison falls is definitely one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls
You will also have an option of Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest during which you will have a chance to watch our closest living relatives close up and in their magisterial natural surroundings. After this exciting adventure, we will drive back to Kampala with the views of River Kafu en route.
Highlight of the day: – The captivating hike to the top of Murchison Falls
Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Lunch
Activities & Services of the day:-
- Visit the top of the falls
- Transfer to Kampala
Option activities you can choose to do on this day include:-
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
End of the 3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda Tour
3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda Tour: – SAFARI INCLUSIONS
Full time English professional safari driver guide
4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser with poop up roof for game viewing with functional A/C
Full board accommodation
Boat cruise fees
Wi-Fi Internet on board the safari vehicle
Bottled water
3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda Tour: – SAFARI EXCLUSIONS
International &domestic flight fees
Visa fees
Laundry services
Items of personal nature
Gratuities and tips
Other beverages/ drinks
Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above
Getting there for the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour
Transport means to your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour
4X4 Safari Vans For Hire In Uganda Rwanda
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4X4 Safari Landcruisers For Hire In Uganda & Rwanda
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Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour
More lodging options in Murchison

Paraa Safari Lodge located on the banks of the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park’s northern section. The lodge commenced operation in 1954 and presents Upmarket / Luxury accommodation to the Uganda safari undertakers.
More luxury lodging options in Queen Elizabeth during the 3 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari tour in Queen Elizabeth National park
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a luxury / upmarket accommodation arrangement in Kyambura side to the east of Queen Elizabeth National Park visited on travelers on safaris in Uganda.
General Safari Inclusions for your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour.
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions for the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour.
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
Price per Person for Different Numbers of People for the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Tour.
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