3-Day Murchison Falls and Big 5 Safari

Discover the best of Murchison Falls National Park on a 3-day safari from Entebbe. Enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, a game drive, and a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Explore the best of Murchison Falls and the African Big 5 on a 3-day safari. Hike to the top of the falls, cruise along the Nile River, and go on game drives to see the Big Five.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
On the first day, your guide will pick you up and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this safari include the roaring falls of Murchison, a boat trip to the bottom of the falls, and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park.

Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short walk to see the white rhinos with a ranger escort for about an hour. With lunch en route, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. You will occasionally sight wildlife on your way to your accommodation.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
In the morning, have breakfast and set off for a morning game drive. Your guide will be able to look out for the early morning wildlife with expertise. Enjoy game viewing and photography of lions, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, Uganda kob, elephants, and various bird species. The game drive will take 3-4 hours.

Thereafter, go back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunroof boat ride which will take you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls where you will be able to see aquatic animals in water and different landscapes.

Day 3: Top of Falls Hiking and transfer to Entebbe
After a calm breakfast, checkout and drive back to Kampala. Visit the top of Murchison Falls for a spectacular view of Murchison Falls. Depending on the time of your departure, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.