3 Days Murchison Falls safari and Rhino Tracking tour, Ziwa

Overview

3Days Murchison Falls safari and rhino tracking tour in Ziwa rhino sanctuary takes you to Murchison Falls National Park which is popular for its perse game viewing and the iconic Murchison Falls. The park is endowed with lots of game including four of the Big five that is to say; elephantslionsbufalloes and leopards. The Rhinos (which complete the list of the Big five) that once graced the park were phased out by poachers who killed them for their horns.

Included/Exclude

Inclusions in the 3 days safari programme
  • 2 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Private safari vehicle
  • Services of an English speaking gude
  • Bottled water
  • Accommodation in self-contained cottages for two nights
  • Park access fees.
What you should carry on your trip
  • Camera gear
  • Sun glasses
  • Hiking boots
  • Light and heavy clothes
NOTE: Avoid dressing in blue, white and black clothes as they may attract tse-tse flies.

Tour Plan

Pick-up from your hotel or residence or preferred pick-up point is at 7:00 am. Your driver shall brief you on the day’s program after which you embark on the 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You shall make a stopover in Luwero to pick some fruits (oranges, pineapples, passionfruits) then continue through Nakasongola to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

At the sanctuary you receive a briefing from the ranger regarding the rhino project and then proceed to trek the sanctuary. In addition to the rhinos, the sanctuary has more wildlife including monkeys, antelopes, hippos and crocodiles. After 1 to 2 hours of rhino tracking and wildlife viewing we continue to kabalega Dinners for lunch at along the Gulu highway. Drive and check into the Murchison falls National park via the kichumbanyobo main gate, continue to the top of the falls and later on check into our accommodation.

Accommodation options:

  • Luxury: Nile Safari lodge/Twiga Safari lodge
  • Mid-range: Pakuba lodge
  • Budget: Hornbill Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board (lunch and dinner)

Travel time: 6 hours (Kampala to Murchison)

Have early morning breakfast at about 6:30 am and set out for the Game Drive by 7:00 am. This is the ideal timing to catch the nocturnals and hunters before returning to their hideouts as well as the early risers. Murchison Falls National Park is crossed by River Nile piding it into the South and North Sections. The North section has a higher population of animals hence more preferred for game drives. In case your lodge is on the Southern section you shall drive to the ferry crossing and get to the other side to start the game drive.

Traverse the major game trails especially around the Paraa area and view lots of wildlife including among others giraffeselephants, jackals, buffaloeslionswarthogs, Jackson’s Hartebeests, antelopes, hyenas, waterbucks, and the much elusive leopards. The game drive lasts about 4 hours after which you return to the lodge for your lunch and relaxation. Later at about 2:30 pm you set out for the boat ride on Victoria Nile.

River Nile is habit for several water animals including lots of hippos and crocodile. Several animals come to the Nile to drink water, cool off and refresh and others to eat fresh grass along the banks. The boat ride is ideal for close encounter wildlife viewing. Expect to sight lot of buffaloeselephantsantelopes and a cocktail of birds. The ride takes you to the base of the Murchison Falls and you could hike to the top for breathtaking views of these beautiful falls. After this thrilling wildlife boat ride you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

This being such a big game park, actually the biggest in Uganda, you shall wake to another game drive. Expect to increase your game count and view lots of other beautiful wildlife. At about 11:00 am check out of the park, drive back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport for our onward flight. Lunch will be served at the kabalega Dinners.

Meal Plan: Full Board (breakfast and lunch)

Travel time: 6 hours (Murchison to Kampala)

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