Departure City
Kampala/ Entebbe
Arrival City
Nakitoma- Nakasongola
Accomodation
Heritage Safari lodge
Guide
Guided
Language
English
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Mineral Water
Available
Transportation
4x4 Tour Van
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
85
Group Size
1 - 100
Destinations
Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Activities
Bird watching, Boat cruising, Game Drive, Rhino Tracking
Trip Type
Short Safaris
Difficulty
Medium

Overview

You will embark on this unforgettable 2-day safari adventure to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest conservation area. The highlight of your trip will include sightings of different bird species for example the Greater Blue Turracco and the rare Shoebill stork among other species. Game drives are so rewarding and boat cruise do not miss out as well in this beautiful savannah park. You’ll track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and explore Murchison Falls National Park’s vast wilderness in search of the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards’ beautiful savannah park.

Day 01 :

TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY AND BOAT CRUISE

After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by the guide about the 2 days’ safari. You will then set off from your hotel as you embark on the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will pass through Luwero town before having a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival, you will meet the site guide and get a briefing before heading to the bush in search of the rhinos. The tracking will take approximately 3 hours. Have lunch before proceeding to the park. You will proceed to the park for a boat cruise. The boat ride will take you to the base of the Murchison Falls, where you will clearly see the waterfalls. You can opt to hike to the top of the falls where you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, and elephants along the banks of the Nile River, as well as various bird species, such as the bee-eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoebill stork, and many others. You will take photos and proceed to the lodge for check-in, relaxation and overnight.

Day 02 :

MURCHISON: GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER TO KAMPALA

Wake up early, have breakfast and set off by 6:00am for the game drive. The drive gives possibilities of catching the early risers and big cats in action before they retire to their havens. Other animals you will see during the drive include Lake Chad buffaloes, African elephants, Lelwel’s hartebeest, Nubian giraffes, oribis among other species. Common bird species include the Goliath heron, African skimmer and the Red-throated bee eater. After lunch, you will proceed to the iconic Top of the Falls, where you'll witness the Nile River thunder through a narrow gorge to create one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. This breathtaking viewpoint offers panoramic vistas of the park and the mighty Murchison Falls — a truly magical and awe-inspiring experience. After soaking in this natural wonder, you will begin your scenic journey back to Kampala.