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3 Day Uganda Murchison Falls and Rhino

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Murchison-Falls-boat-rideA Uganda Wildlife and Rhino Tracking Safari, in Murchison Falls National Park, Boat Ride on River Nile and Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

This 3 days Uganda Wildlife Safari with Ecological Uganda Safari includes a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek rhinos and then a wildlife encounter in Murchison Falls Park and a boat ride on the longest river to the bottom of the Water Falls. The Safari starts and ends in Kampala city

Detail Safari Itinerary:

Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls Park from Kampala

Our guide from Ecological Uganda Safari will pick you up from your hotel in the early morning after breakfast and begin the drive northwards to Murchison falls national Park. You will make a stopover in Nakasongola and visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will track the rhinos. The sanctuary was established not only to re-introduce but also breed the white and black rhinos which back in the 1990s were severely that poached. From here you will proceed to the park to check into your accommodation for dinner and the overnight.

Accommodation options

Luxury Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge / Paara Safari Lodge

Mid-range accommodation: Murchison River Lodge

Budget Accommodation:  Red Chilli

Day 2: Game drive and Boat Ride in Murchison Falls Park

Today you will have an early morning game drive during which you will see different wild animals such as Giraffes, elephants, lions, several types of antelopes and buffalos in addition to various birds like the Secretary Bird, Marshal Eagles Carmine, Black Chested Snake Eagle as well as the Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters.

You will have a lunch break before going for a two hour boat ride on River Nile. During this you will see a number of animals including the giant Nile crocodiles and large schools of hippos along the water shore. You will enjoy the breathtaking views of the powerful waters of the Nile squeeze through a narrow 7 meter gorge before dropping below over a height of 43 meter.

You will head back to your accommodation for dinner and the overnight

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kampala

This is the last day of this wildlife safari and after breakfast you will head to the top of the falls for another breathtaking view before returning to Kampala. Transfer to the airport can be arranged

End of 3 Days Uganda Wildlife safari in Murchison Falls Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The Safari includes:

  • Park entrance Fee
  • Rhino tracking fee
  • Full board accommodation,
  • Full time professional driver-guide speaking English,
  • All activities detailed in the itinerary,
  • Bottled water during the safari,
  • All transfers as detailed in itinerary

The Safari does NOT include

  • Visas Fees,
  • Optional activities
  • Accommodation fees for the night when the safari has ended
  • international flights,
  • Laundry services,
  • Beverages/ drinks,
  • Purchase of personal items
  • Tips
  • Insurance
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