Overview
Welcome to the amazing 3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari a gateway to uncovering the hidden treasures of Uganda’s largest and oldest National Park. Located in the northwestern part of Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is a popular and reliable safari destination in Africa.
The park is home to four of the five animals and the group can be completed by adding on a rhino tour at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on your way to the park. The park is divided into two sectors by the world’s longest river – River Nile. It is also home to the world’s strongest waterfalls. Your 3 days safari will allow you to explore Murchison Falls National Park.
Without any further do, let us dive into the details of your amazing 3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari itinerary.
Safari Summary
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 2: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise, and hike to the top of the falls
- Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Upon arrival at the Airport or after breakfast at your lodge in Kampala, you will meet our professional driver guide. He or she will brief you about your 3 days Murchison Falls National Park safari.
You will them embark on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking. This is the only place to see rhinos in Uganda. Lunch will be en route.
Upon arrival, check in to your booked lodge, have dinner and spend the night over.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise, and hike to the top of the falls
After breakfast, you will take on an amazing game drive in the Park. You will discover the big four animals namely; lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard.
You will see multiple bird species such as the ground hornbill, grey-crowned crane, Rwenzori turaco, go-away bird, and sunbirds, to mention but a few. Return to your lodge for lunch and some bit of relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will go for the boat cruise on the world’s longest River – River Nile.
The boat cruise will introduce you to aquatic species such as hippos and crocodiles. Many animals converge at the river to drink water. The boat will take you to the bottom of the falls from where you will start your hike to top of the falls. It is here that you will see the waters of the Nile go through a 7-metre gorge roaring like a lion. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala – Departure
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Kampala. You may for go for an en route game drive to see what you might have missed on the previous day.
The driver guide will drop you at a hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
This marks the end of your amazing 3 days Murchison Falls National Park Safari.
