3 Days Murchison And Ziwa Rhino Trekking

Tour Overview

On this safari you will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola and trek the Rhinos. The Rhinos have been re-introduced to Uganda after years of being extinct due to poaching. Continue on to the rushing waters of the Nile forced through a 7-meter narrow gorge forming the Murchison falls. Gaze in wonder at the herds of giraffes on your game drive, families of Elephants while on the launch trip to the bottom of the falls, the Nile crocodiles basking in the sun and Schools of Hippos.

DAY 1 – Transfer from Kampala Murchison Falls Via Ziwa

We leave early morning for the 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari in Murchison Falls National Park. The journey is through several villages in Uganda’s countryside in Uganda with green beautiful vegetation and several roadside fruit and vegetable markets.

Our first stopover will be at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino trekking. The trek can take anything from a few minutes to an hour depending on where the Rhinos are located within the sanctuary. You will receive a briefing from the ranger guide and start on your Rhino trek thereafter. After this experience, you will have lunch and then proceed to the park where you arrive late in the evening.

DAY 2 – Early Morning Game Drive and afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile

Early morning after your breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from the hotel and start your game drive exploring Murchison Falls National Park. The park has different tracks where you are able to drive and enjoy both the vegetation and the variety of animals.

The highlight of this trip is game viewing in our custom-made vehicles where you are able to capture your favorite moments in pictures of Giraffes as they move through the grasslands, buffaloes, Jacksons Hartebeast, Lions, herds of Buffaloes, etc. You will be looking for the remaining Big 4 having seen the Rhinos the previous day at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

In the afternoon take the famed boat Safari on River Nile from where you shall watch different animals along the shore and continue to about ten meters from the bottom of Murchison Falls – also known as ‘Devil’s cauldron”. This 2-hour boat journey is a great way to spend the afternoon enjoying the Victoria Nile and the several Hippos and Crocodiles.

DAY 3 – Viewing Murchison Falls and Transfer Back To Kampala

We drive to the top of Murchison falls where 1 km wide Nile forced into a 7-meter gap to a thunderous roar – known as the most powerful falls. There is a resident beautiful rainbow formed making a contrast with the crashing water. After the experience, we proceed to Kampala having Lunch in Masindi. 

Safari inclusions

  • Transport and Gas in a 4WD tourist Van with pop-up roof for excellent view of animals and photography (Included)
  • English speaking driver/tour guide (Included)
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation on full board (Included)
  • Park entry permits (Included)
  • Rhino Trekking at Ziwa (Included)
  • A morning game drives in Murchison Falls National Park (Included)
  • A Lovely boat cruise on the Nile (Included)
  • Hiking to top of the falls (Included)
  • Meals en route (Included)

Safari Exclusions

  • International air fares and entry visa Uganda (Not Included)
  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance; (Not Included)
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff. (Not Included)
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. Alcoholic drinks, laundry). (Not Included)
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