Destinations: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

Safari Highlights

  • Rhino Tracking
  • Game Drives
  • Nile Boat Cruise
  • Murchison Falls

Safari at a Glance

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala or Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls

Early morning pickup from Kampala or Entebbe and begin the journey north towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy Uganda’s countryside scenery along the way.

Upon arrival at Ziwa, take part in a guided rhino tracking experience, walking through the sanctuary with trained rangers in search of Uganda’s southern white rhinos. Learn about rhino conservation and the sanctuary’s role in protecting this important species.

After the experience, continue towards Murchison Falls National Park with lunch en route.

Enter the park and proceed to your lodge, enjoying the scenery and possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Overnight: Horn Bill Bush Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.

Explore the savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and, with luck, lions and leopards.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks while enjoying excellent opportunities for photographing waterbirds and other wildlife.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Overnight: Horn bill Bush Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Game Drive and Top of the Falls

After breakfast, set out for another game drive, exploring a different section of the park and increasing your chances of encountering wildlife.

Depending on the route and season, you may encounter:

  • African elephants
  • Rothschild’s giraffes
  • Cape buffaloes
  • Jackson’s hartebeest
  • Uganda kob
  • Waterbucks
  • Warthogs
  • Lions
  • Leopards

After lunch, visit the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream.

Enjoy panoramic views and photography before returning to the lodge.

Overnight: Horn Bill Bush Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kampala or Entebbe

Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

Drive through the park, providing another opportunity for wildlife sightings before exiting the conservation area.

Continue southwards with lunch en route and arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

End of Safari

Budget Accommodation

Horn Bill Bush Lodge – Murchison Falls

We recommend Horn Bill Bush Lodge because it is a well-established budget safari property offering good value, a relaxed bush atmosphere and convenient access to Murchison Falls National Park. It allows Afriquest Travels to maintain an affordable package while keeping clients close to the park’s main wildlife and Nile activities.

Package Includes

  • Private safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel
  • 3 nights’ accommodation
  • Meals as indicated
  • Ziwa Rhino tracking experience
  • Murchison Falls National Park entry
  • Morning game drives
  • Nile boat cruise
  • Top of Murchison Falls visit
  • Bottled drinking water

Package Excludes

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned

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Bonus Activity Included – Limited Time!