3 Days - Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
This itinerary includes Murchison Falls National Park (2N), known for spectacular waterfall views and classic Big Five game drives in Uganda’s largest park, where you'll enjoy game drives and a boat cruise; and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where visitors can track wild rhinos on foot in a secure conservation setting, for rhino tracking, before transferring back to Kampala.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (July 07, 2026) - Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2 (July 08, 2026) - Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 (July 09, 2026) - Murchison Falls National Park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino Tracking) to Kampala
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on July 07, 2026, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
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- Stay at Hornbill Bush Lodge, Murchison Falls from July 07, 2026 to July 09, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($861)$746 per person (13% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($900)$782 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($939)$817 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,017)$888 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Murchison Falls Bamboo Village - Cottage, Murchison Falls from July 07, 2026 to July 09, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($921)$790 per person (14% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($960)$826 per person (14% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($999)$861 per person (14% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,077)$932 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls from July 07, 2026 to July 09, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($1,001)$848 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,040)$884 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,079)$919 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,157)$990 per person (14% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Murchison River Lodge - Thatched Cottage, Murchison Falls from July 07, 2026 to July 09, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($1,147)$954 per person (17% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,186)$990 per person (17% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,225)$1,025 per person (16% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,303)$1,096 per person (16% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Chobe Safari Lodge - Deluxe Room, Murchison Falls from July 07, 2026 to July 09, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($1,301)$1,062 per person (18% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,340)$1,098 per person (18% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,379)$1,133 per person (18% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,457)$1,204 per person (17% discount)
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A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
You will be picked up around 8 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) and then start your drive to Murchison Falls National Park passing through beautiful woodlands and Savannah grasslands. This journey takes 6-7 hours with stopovers at interesting tourist attractions en route.
You will have lunch en route.
Day 2 - Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
You will wake up very early and set off at 6.30am for a sunrise game drive in the Nyamsika plateau to see the Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest and waterbucks. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, shy sitatunga, bush duiker, warthog and bush pig plus large carnivores including lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. Crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the banks of the Nile. Some of the more common birds that can be seen include goliath heron, Egyptian geese, pelican, bee-eaters, kingfishers, hornbill, cormorant, saddle-bill stork and the rare shoebill stork.
You will return to your lodge for a late breakfast and some relaxation before setting off in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. En route you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buck and a wide variety of birds including the unusual shoebill stork. The boat stops just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron” for pictures to be taken of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls.
Day 3 - Murchison Falls National Park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino Tracking) to Kampala
After your breakfast drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, Rhino tracking takes about 2 hours in the company of well trained and knowledgeable local guides. After this great experience, you will head to the restaurant for your lunch, and later transfer to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Maps
Weather Information
In July, Murchison Falls, Uganda typically experiences mild and dry weather. The average daytime temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), while nighttime temperatures can drop to around 15°C to 18°C (59°F to 64°F). This month is part of the dry season, so rainfall is relatively low, with average precipitation being minimal compared to other months. Humidity levels are moderate, making it a pleasant time for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing in the national parks.
Meals
Day 1 (July 07, 2026) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (July 08, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (July 09, 2026) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (July 07, 2026) - Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (290 km)
Day 2 (July 08, 2026) - No Transfers
Day 3 (July 09, 2026) - Murchison Falls National Park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctaury takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (136 km) & Ziwa Rhino Sanctaury to Kampala takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (169 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Meals as per itinerary.
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
All Taxes and VAT.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes, and or Park Fees.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
International flights.
3 Days - Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
This itinerary includes Murchison Falls National Park (2N), known for spectacular waterfall views and classic Big Five game drives in Uganda’s largest park, where you'll enjoy game drives and a boat cruise; and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where visitors can track wild rhinos on foot in a secure conservation setting, for rhino tracking, before transferring back to Kampala.
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