3 days Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino tracking with Uganda Big five animals viewing in Murchison Falls National Park, which lies in Masindi and Amuru Districts. Its spectacular and beautiful falls are nature’s truest gifts to Uganda! and these falls have been for a long time the major attraction to this park for many and a large number of animals: rhino at Ziwa Sanctuary, elephants, Jackson Hartebeest, Buffalo, to mention but a few.
Highlights for 3 days Murchison falls Ziwa Rhino Tracking Safari
- Exciting Boat cruise on the Nile to Murchison Falls.
- Unforgettable Game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Exceptional Rhino tracking in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari Vehicle.
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation.
- Airport transfers.
Detailed itinerary for 3 days Murchison falls & Ziwa Rhino tracking.
Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Have breakfast, and then, later on, you will be picked up from your hotel to embark on a journey up north-western Uganda to the final destination, Murchison Falls. Drive along the Kampala Masindi highway to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with a quick stop to visit one of the Big Five (the rhino) that is not found in the national park. You’ll have lunch at the sanctuary and then continue to the park immediately. Through Masindi town and into the national park to Budongo Forest Reserve. You’ll then be prepared for an afternoon of chimpanzee tracking as organized by the Uganda Great Lakes.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park
- Luxury accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or Murchison River Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: half board (lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Game Drive and Launch Cruise on Murchison Falls.
As briefed by the guide after dinner, you’ll be having an early morning game drive in this part of the national park, which is the Southern Sector. You’ll be exposed to quite a variety of animal species. Murchison Falls National Park has as many as 76 species of mammals and over 400 bird species. You’ll at least see some of them during the game drive.
You’ll have lunch after the game drive, and later in the afternoon, you’ll be treated to an enjoyable boat cruise. The launch cruise is best done in the afternoon because most of the animals are drawn to the riverbank to drink some water. This boat cruise will be concluded with a hike to the top of the falls, where you can get to see the magnificent falls up close and take pictures or even videos. You’ll then meet your driver, who will drive you back to your safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park
- Luxury accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or Murchison River Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Uganda Big five viewing, Karuma Falls and Back to Kampala
You’ll wake up early, around 6:00 am. Organize your stuff, check out of your safari lodge, and have breakfast. Later on, your driver will then pick you up from your safari lodge for the ferry crossing to the southern side of the park to exit the park for Kampala/Entebbe.
DESTINATION AND MEAL
- Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe
- Meal Plan: full board (breakfast and lunch)
What to bring for Murchison falls Ziwa Rhino tracking
- A rain jacket is essential as it could unpredictably rain.
- Light clothes as the sun does shine pretty bright in this part.
- Torch is essential for safety purposes.
- Sunglasses to protect from direct sun rays.
- A-Zoom lens Camera for photographs.
- A good insect repellent to keep those persistent insects away.
3 days Murchison falls Ziwa Rhino and Uganda Big five animals Includes.
- Airport transfers for pick up and drops off.
- Meals per itinerary.
- Pure Bottled drinking water.
- Private Safari Vehicle.
- Hiking on top of Falls.
- Services of an English-speaking guide.
- Accommodation in self-contained rooms/cottages for 2 nights.
- Park access fees.
- All activities indicated in the itinerary.
However, 3 days Murchison falls & Ziwa Rhino and Uganda Big five exclude.
- Airfares.
- Uganda Visas.
- Luxury drinks.
- Laundry.
- Tips to the local guide.
- Telephone fees.
- Porter fees when tracking.
- Personal insurance and shopping.
- Any other item not mentioned above.
