3-Day Murchison Falls & Rhino Safari
Experience Uganda's Big Five. Track rhinos on foot and witness the world's most powerful waterfall.
Experience Uganda's Big Five. Track rhinos on foot and witness the world's most powerful waterfall.
This 3-day Murchison Falls and Rhino Safari offers you a chance to explore Uganda's most iconic wildlife destinations: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park, the country's largest protected area.
From tracking rhinos on foot to witnessing the world's most powerful waterfall, this safari guarantees close encounters with Uganda's Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos — plus hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and countless bird species. The trip combines adventure, relaxation, and stunning scenery, making it ideal for solo travelers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking a short but rewarding Uganda safari experience.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size: 2-12 people
Destinations: Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Difficulty: Moderate
Accommodation: Safari Lodges / Rest Camps
From $970 per person
Request BookingA detailed breakdown of your wildlife adventure.
Journey: After an early breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Begin your scenic journey northwest towards Murchison Falls National Park (4–5 hours). You'll pass through the Luvero Triangle and Masindi Town, stopping for lunch at Kabalega Dinners.
Top of the Falls: On arrival, visit the Top of the Falls — where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge and plunges 45 meters down, creating a thunderous roar and misty rainbow views.
Evening: Check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax as you prepare for the next day's adventures.
Accommodation: Paara Safari Lodge or Red Chilli Rest Camp.
Morning Game Drive: Start with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau. Spot wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Giraffes and warthogs are also commonly seen roaming the savanna.
Nile Boat Cruise: After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. This relaxing ride offers chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds like kingfishers, herons, and the rare shoebill stork.
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kabalega Resort.
Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast and check out. Start your journey back to Kampala with a major stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Rhino Tracking: Join a ranger for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This is an exciting opportunity to safely view Uganda's southern white rhinos up close in their natural habitat.
Departure: After tracking, have lunch en route and continue your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.
Selected lodges combining comfort with proximity to wildlife.
Comfortable accommodation located close to the park boundaries or within the park, offering authentic safari atmosphere and easy access to game drives.
Day 1
A relaxing resort perfect for unwinding after a day of game drives and boat cruises. Offers good amenities and dining options.
Day 2Important details for your Murchison Falls & Rhino trip.
Essentials: Comfortable walking shoes (for Rhino tracking), light clothing for hot weather, rain jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Gear: Camera with good zoom, binoculars for bird watching, and power bank.
Rhino Tracking: This is done on foot with experienced armed rangers. It is very safe, but strict adherence to ranger instructions is required.
Malaria: The park is in a malarial zone. Repellent and prophylaxis are recommended.
$970
Per Person
Based on Budget Accommodation. Single supplement available.
Book This SafariYes, it is very safe. You will be accompanied by highly trained armed rangers who know the rhinos' behavior well. The rhinos at Ziwa are habituated to human presence on foot, provided you maintain a safe distance and follow the ranger's instructions.
Murchison Falls National Park can be visited year-round. The dry seasons (December-February and June-September) are generally best for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around water sources like the Nile.
Absolutely. If you wish to upgrade accommodations, extend your stay, or add activities (like the hike to the top of the falls), please contact us and we will tailor the itinerary to your needs.
Book this incredible 3-day safari and experience Uganda's most powerful waterfall combined with thrilling rhino tracking.
