This Murchison falls wildlife safari and Rhino trekking will give you a typical African 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.
The tour will continue to the waters of River Nile being forced through a 7-meter narrow gorge forming the Murchison falls. While in the park – gaze in wonder at the herds of giraffes on your game drive. Watch Elephants while on the launch trip to the bottom of the falls, the Nile crocodiles basking in the sun and Schools of Hippos.
Safari Highlights for Murchison falls wildlife safari
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives in Murchison falls national park
- Boat cruise on River Nile
Itinerary for Murchison falls wildlife safari
Day 1: Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Today we leave early morning for the 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside with green beautiful vegetation.
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.
After this experience, you will have lunch and then proceed to Murchison falls national park where you arrive later that evening.
Drive time – 5 hours Or Scheduled Flight – 1 hour 10 minutes
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Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on River Nile – Murchison falls wildlife safari
Today early morning after your breakfast, the driver guide will pick you from the lodge and start your game drive exploring Murchison falls national park. The park has different tracks where you are able to drive.
The highlight of this trip is game viewing in our custom made vehicles. WatchGiraffes as they move through the grasslands, Jacksons Hartebeast, Uganda Kobs, Lions, herds of Buffaloes, Waterbucks, etc. The game drive will go on until lunch after which you leave for the boat safari.
In the afternoon take the famed boat Safari on River Nile. Watch different animals along the shore and watch the falls from the bottom – known as ‘Devils cauldron”. This 2 hour boat journey is a great way to spend the afternoon enjoying the victoria Nile and the several Hippos and Crocodiles.
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Day 3: End of Murchison falls wildlife safari
We drive to the top of Murchison falls. The wide River Nile is forced into a 7-meter gap to a thunderous roar. There is a resident beautiful rainbow formed making a contrast with the crashing water. After the experience, we proceed to Kampala.
Drive time – 5 hours Or Scheduled Flight – 1 hour 10 minutes
B & L
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