3-Day Uganda Nature and Wildlife Safari
Overview
This 3-day nature and wildlife safari through Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park blends adventure, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional wildlife encounters. Beginning with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the journey continues with game drives revealing elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes across sweeping savannas. A boat cruise along the Nile River brings you face-to-face with hippos, crocodiles, and the thunderous spectacle of Murchison Falls. Optional nature walks or chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest add a touch of discovery before returning to Kampala, making this short safari an unforgettable immersion into Uganda’s natural wonders.
Tour Plan
Begin your journey early from Kampala or Entebbe, driving through the beautiful Luwero triangle and making a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most scenic park. After check-in and lunch at your lodge, embark on an evening game drive across the savanna plains in search of elephants, giraffes, lions, and Uganda kobs grazing under golden sunset light.
After an early breakfast, explore the northern circuit of Murchison Falls for a thrilling game drive. Expect to spot buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, leopards, and countless bird species. Return for lunch, then take a spectacular boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, and bathing elephants as you approach the thunderous Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces through a 7-meter gorge.
Optional: Hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking panoramic view
Enjoy a guided morning nature walk through the park’s trails or visit Budongo Forest for a short chimpanzee tracking experience. Capture the serenity of Uganda’s wilderness one last time before starting your return journey to Kampala. Stop for lunch en route and arrive by evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day safari adventure.
Includes & Excludes
- Private 4x4 transport & fuel
- Lunch/snacks
- Professional birding guide
- Binoculars (on request)
- International flights & visa
- COVID-19 tests
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips ($10/day guide, $25 porter)
- Personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
