2 Days - Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
This itinerary includes Murchison Falls National Park (1N), known for spectacular waterfall views and classic Big Five game drives in Uganda’s largest park, with 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 (February 06, 2026) - Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park (Boat Cruise)
Day 2 (February 07, 2026) - Game Drives in 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 February 06, 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 February 06, 2026 to February 07, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($587)$519 per person (12% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($612)$542 per person (11% discount)
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($714)$634 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Murchison Falls Bamboo Village - Cottage, Murchison Falls from February 06, 2026 to February 07, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($635)$554 per person (13% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($660)$577 per person (13% discount)
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($762)$669 per person (12% discount)
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- Stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls from February 06, 2026 to February 07, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($684)$589 per person (14% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($709)$612 per person (14% discount)
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($811)$704 per person (13% discount)
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- Stay at Murchison River Lodge - Thatched Cottage, Murchison Falls from February 06, 2026 to February 07, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($748)$636 per person (15% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($773)$659 per person (15% discount)
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($875)$751 per person (14% discount)
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- Stay at Paraa Safari Lodge - Superior Room, Murchison Falls from February 06, 2026 to February 07, 2026 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
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($883)$732 per person (17% discount)
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($908)$755 per person (17% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($1,010)$847 per person (16% 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 (Boat Cruise)
You will be picked up around 6:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) and then depart for Murchison Falls National Park which will take around seven hours of driving. You will be passing through beautiful woodlands and Savannah grasslands.
On arrival, you will have your lunch and have a rest. In the afternoon at 3:00 pm you will go for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. En route, you will see hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and a wide variety of birds like the unusual shoe-bill 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 2 - Murchison Falls National Park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino Tracking) to Kampala
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 /early lunch and then drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to witness the rhinos in the wilderness for a couple of hours.
Have some relaxation and later transfer to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Maps
Weather Information
In February, Murchison Falls, Uganda typically experiences warm weather with daytime temperatures generally ranging from 30°C to 35°C (86°F to 95°F). Nights are cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F).
February is part of the dry season, so rainfall is relatively low, averaging around 30-50 mm for the month. The humidity levels can be moderate to high, but overall, it's a pleasant time to visit with plenty of sunshine and fewer chances of rain compared to the rainy season months.
Meals
Day 1 (February 06, 2026) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (February 07, 2026) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (February 06, 2026) - Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (290 km)
Day 2 (February 07, 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
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
All Taxes and VAT.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Meals as per itinerary.
Exclusions
Government imposed increase of Taxes, and or Park Fees.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
2 Days - Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
This itinerary includes Murchison Falls National Park (1N), known for spectacular waterfall views and classic Big Five game drives in Uganda’s largest park, with 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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Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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