3 Days Easter Murchison Falls Tour 2023
This three-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park commences and concludes in Kampala. The prices for this Murchison Falls tour in 2023 are calculated on a per-person basis, assuming two people are travelling together and sharing accommodations.
During this safari, you will have the opportunity to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in Nakasongola, where you can embark on a trekking adventure with the rhinos. These magnificent creatures have been reintroduced to Uganda after a long period of extinction caused by poaching. However, it’s important to note that the rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary are not the Black Rhinos previously found in northern Uganda.
Additionally, you will have the chance to witness the impressive Murchison Falls, where the powerful waters of the Nile are forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge. While exploring the park, keep an eye out for the herds of giraffes during your game drive, families of elephants while on a launch trip to the bottom of the falls, Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, and schools of hippos. These sights are sure to leave you in awe.
Summarized itinerary
Day 1: Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on River Nile
Day 3: Top of Murchison Falls – Transfer to Kampala
Day 1: Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
We will begin our 3-day Murchison Falls wildlife safari early in the morning. Our journey will take us through the picturesque countryside of Uganda, passing by numerous roadside markets selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
Our first stop will be at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where we will go on a trekking adventure with the rhinos. The duration of the trek can vary, from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the location of the rhinos within the sanctuary. Before embarking on the trek, our ranger guide will give us a briefing. After the exhilarating experience, we will have lunch before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park. We will arrive late in the evening and check into our respective accommodations.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on River NileÂ
After breakfast on the second day, our driver guide will pick you up from the lodge and take you on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. The park has various tracks where we can drive and appreciate the diverse vegetation and animals. You will have the opportunity to see giraffes grazing in the grasslands, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, lions, and herds of buffaloes. You will be on the lookout for the remaining members of the Big 4, having already seen the rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the previous day.
In the afternoon, you will embark on the famous boat safari on the River Nile, where you can observe different animals along the shore. The boat will take us to within 10 meters of the bottom of Murchison Falls, also known as the “Devil’s Cauldron.” This 2-hour boat journey is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, enjoying the Victoria Nile and the numerous hippos and crocodiles.
Day 3: Top of Murchison Falls – Transfer to Kampala
On your final day, we will drive to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile, 1 km wide, is forced into a 7-meter gap, producing a thunderous roar and forming the most powerful falls in the world. A beautiful rainbow is formed in the mist, creating a stunning contrast with the crashing water. After this amazing experience, we will proceed to Kampala.
3 Days Murchison Safari Packages: Tour Inclusions
- Private van transport from Kampala
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation
- Meals on Full Board
- Park entrance
- Boat trip
- Comprehensive game drives
- Bottled drinking water
- Services of a professional tour driver
Items not included in the tour price
- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tips to porters and driver/ guide
- Insurance
