1. Stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
2. Game drive
3. Launch cruise along the River Nile
4. Hiking to the top of the falls

Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls – Stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After your breakfast, our Guide will pick you up from your hotel by 7:00am. The guide will brief you and share with you other vital information about your safari. You will then begin your 5 hour journey to Murchison falls national park. The countryside is characterized by farmlands, grazing Ankole cattle and banana plantations. Get ready to see rare fruits, roasted meat/chicken, roasted cassava and bananas sold along the roadside. The local people will bring them right up to your car window if you stop. You will pass through Luwero district which was once a war zone ending with the current government assumption of power. As you are about to reach Murchison falls, you will branch off to track white Rhino at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhinos are among the big 5 but due to heavy poaching, they  had disappeared from Uganda’s national parks since the early 1980’s. The Ziwa Rhino sanctuary was set up in 2005 to breed and later re-introduce Rhinos to Uganda’s major game parks. After visiting the Sanctuary, you will continue to Masindi district for lunch then to the Murchison falls national park to check in at your hotel.

Dinner and Overnight at Twiga Safari lodge (Luxury),  Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range) and Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).

Day 2: Game drive, Launch cruise along the river Nile and Hiking to the top of the falls

The day begins with early breakfast. At 7:00am, you will be taken for your first morning game drive along the Delta of Lake Albert where you will see the great savanna grasslands overlooking Budongo forest. You will also see several mammals including warthogs, antelope, lions, hyenas, giraffes and primates among others. You will then head back to your lodge to have lunch, freshen up and prepare for the mega launch cruise.

While on the cruise, be prepared to spot more than 200 bird species including Kingfishers and the peculiar shoe billed stork. There are also Nile crocodiles, hippos, monitor lizards, elephants and many of the animals seen during your early morning safari. Most of the park animals gather to drink along the river Nile shores.  The boat slowly takes you up to the foot of the Murchison falls were you will climb to the top of the falls. You will be awestruck by these great falls with beautiful surrounding vegetation. The water from the falls generates mist which has colors of the rainbow. After these activities, our Driver will pick you up and take you back to your lodge.

Dinner and Overnight at Twiga Safari lodge (Luxury),  Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range) and Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).

Day 3: Second Game drive – Return to Kampala

You will get up early and take breakfast as you wait for the Driver to take you for a final game drive in a different sector of the park. The game drive marks the end of your Murchison falls  safari. The Driver will take you back to the lodge to pick your bags. By 11:30am, the guide will start the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Your safari will be crowned with lunch in Masindi from where you will continue to Kampala arriving at in the evening. If you want a shorter safari, you can check out our 2 Days Murchison Fall Safari.

End of Safari

Safari Includes: A Full time English speaking Driver, Rhino tracking permit, Park fees, any ferry crossings, Boat cruise, Bottled water, Transport in 4X4 vehicle, all meals in-between journeys and full board accommodation.

Safari Excludes: International flights, Visas, accommodation before/after tour and Personal expenses (laundry, crafts, drinks, cigars, souvenirs and tips)

1. Bird watching
2. Fishing
3. Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest

Nile Safari Lodge: This is a family owned lodge which has been in operation for more than twenty years. It is the best and most expensive lodge in Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge offers luxury facilities with high quality services. The lodge has self-contained bandas. One banda was built for a family with two master bedrooms, a sitting room and a private swimming pool. There is a special honeymoon suite which is designed with extra luxury. Nile Safari lodge has a large restaurant offering both European and local cuisines. The Chefs are very innovative and experienced.

Recipes are fresh and got from the hotels own gardens. If you are a vegetarian, expect to be served with special African vegetables, fruits and other internationally known combinations. Nile Safari Lodge has a large salt-water swimming pool overlooking the majestic River Nile. Visitors can use the pool after a long day of activities in the park for relaxation. The pool has a bar built close to it and a thatched lounge to protect swimmers from the extra heat during the dry season. Other facilities include Spa, a bar and a private lounge for residents. Nile Safari Lodge is an excellent choice for luxury clients interested in game drives, birding, sport fishing, a boat cruise along the Nile, chimpanzee trekking and biking.

Heritage Safari Lodge: Heritage safari lodge is built outside the park but very close to the northern gate of Murchison Falls National Park and Pakuba airstrip. The lodge offers triple, double and single rooms which are built on raise platforms. The cottages are built with local material and architecture. The rooms are furnished with mosquito nets, free Wi-Fi and flushing toilets. All the rooms offer beautiful views of the Rive Nile. The lodge serves both international and local cuisines. You can visit the bar in the evening to check out alcoholic/soft drinks from local and international brands. If you are not interested in the bar, you can simply relax by the main lounge/deck to enjoy views of the park or wait for cultural performances by the local Acholi dance groups in the evening. The lodge is built close to the River Nile and you can see herds of elephants and hippos in the water. Backpackers are given an opportunity to set up their own tents at the camping site. Apart from international tourists, Ugandans use the lodge for birthday parties, company retreats and family get-together.

Parkside Safari Lodge: This lodge is built close to the park with great views of the River Nile. The lodge offers self-contained cottages with private balconies, bathrooms and clean toilets. Each cottage is built with local materials and in traditional style in order to give that feeling of being out in the African wild. The cottages are spaced in order to offer residents privacy. Because of the scenery around the lodge, it is perfect for nature walks and birding. Residents can actually see some of the wild animals drinking from the river banks. Parkside Safari Lodge also has a well-stocked bar and restaurant which serves both local and continental dishes. Other amenities and facilities include wireless internet, security, constant electricity, a kitchen and laundry.