The Uganda Big Five Safari

3 Days Uganda Big Five Safari and Murchison Falls

$1085-1500 USD

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Safari summary

This 3 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari is a short and exciting Uganda trip where you see rhinos, big wildlife, the River Nile, and the powerful Murchison Falls. The safari starts with a drive from Kampala or Entebbe through beautiful countryside, green hills, villages, and farms. Your first stop is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild. You walk with a ranger and get close to these amazing animals while learning about rhino protection and conservation. After this experience, you continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s biggest national park, known for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and many birds. You arrive at your lodge, relax, and enjoy the peaceful nature around you.

On day two, you go for an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time to see wildlife like elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and many birds in the open savannah. Your guide helps you find animals and explains more about them. In the afternoon, you enjoy a boat safari on the River Nile. During the boat trip, you see hippos in water, crocodiles on the banks, elephants drinking, and many birds. The highlight is reaching the bottom of Murchison Falls, where the Nile water forces through a narrow rock and creates a strong and beautiful waterfall.

On the last day, you can do an optional morning game drive for one more chance to see animals in the park. After that, you start your drive back to Kampala. Along the way, you enjoy views of villages, green landscapes, and roadside markets. You can also stop for photos or fresh fruit. By evening, you arrive in Kampala with great memories of rhino tracking, game drives, boat safari, and the amazing Murchison Falls experience in Uganda


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Night game drives
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Trans

Murchison Falls

Your Uganda safari begins with a drive from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos. Enjoy a guided walking rhino tracking experience and learn about conservation. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, passing through villages and scenic countryside. Arrive at your lodge for relaxation and enjoy the sounds of nature in Uganda’s largest national park.

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Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Safari

Murchison Falls

Start the day with an early game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s top wildlife destination. Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and many birds in the open savannah. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. See hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds along the river while enjoying amazing views and photography moments.

Pakuba Safari Lodge or Similar

Day 3: Optional Game Drive & Return

Enjoy an optional early morning game drive for a final chance to see wildlife like lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes in Murchison Falls National Park. After the safari, begin your scenic drive back to Kampala, passing local villages and beautiful landscapes. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of rhino tracking, game drives, boat safari, and the powerful Murchison Falls experience.

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