4 Days Murchison Falls & Ziwa Rhino tracking
The 4-Day Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking is a short Big Five Safari in Uganda to two of its renowned wildlife habitats. Murchison Falls National Park, which is located in the Northwestern part of Uganda, the Largest and oldest conservation in Uganda, is also home to the Big Five (Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, and Elephants) and also home to the most powerful waterfalls in the world. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only habitat of white rhinos in Uganda and one of the few places you can find white rhinos in the whole world. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is famous for Rhino tracking in Uganda, and the only place where you can exclusively do Rhino tracking on foot in the country. The walk safari could take about 1 – 3 hours. This 4-day Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking offers a convenient Big Five safari for travelers who find these incredible wild game along the highway to Gulu town in Northern Uganda.
Murchison Falls National Park is the best place for water safaris in Uganda, bringing travelers close to abundant aquatic life like Nile crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and the elephants swimming in the River Nile. Other thrilling activities include going for early morning and late evening game drives for sunrise, sunsets, and African Big Cats ( lions and leopards). Birding Safaris are a must-do activity during the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking, leading you to more than 450 species of birds, to mention Goliath herons, shoebill storks, Jakana, African skimmer, and Kingfishers.
Itinerary
our guide from Nirvana Safaris will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation for the start of our 4-day Murchison Falls safari and Ziwa Rhino Tracking Adventure. The journey takes about 5 – 6 hours.
Upon arrival at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you will go straight to your lodge to check in and have lunch. Get briefed about the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking by your guide and embark on your journey to Nakasongola.
The ranch of Ziwa Ranch is filled with abundant wild animals like Uganda kobs, bushbucks, oribi, common duiker, warthogs, vervet monkeys, and many more. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Wake up to an early breakfast and prepare yourself for the rhino trekking experience. You will connect with your guide, who will take you to the sanctuary headquarters of Ziwa Rhino Ranch. Connect with your ranger and guide to lead you in the Rhino tracking experience.
Spend time tracking the rhinos, being in their presence, and take as many pictures as possible. After this exciting experience, return to the lodge refreshed and check out of your lodge.
Have lunch and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This takes a 2-3 hour drive, entering through the Kichwabanyobo gate and proceeding to your accommodation to check in. This sunset time is also suitable for a game drive en route to your hotel.
On the third day of our four-day Murchison Falls Safari and Ziwa Rhino Tracking, you will have an early morning breakfast and get ready for a morning game drive. During the Early morning game drive, you will be able to sight as many animals as possible, such as Lions, Elephants, buffalo, Giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks, warthogs, jackals, and birds in Murchison Falls National Park.
After the game drive, return to the lodge, refresh, and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat cruise, which takes about 2-3 hours, you will be able to see various animals, including crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and buffalo,o along the banks of the River Nile. Bird species such as the bee-eaters, the colored kingfisher, and many more can also be spotted. The boat ride will take you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. When you reach here, you will be able to see the mighty waterfalls. Take a hike to the top of the falls and transfer back to the lodge, have dinner, and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
On the fourth day of our 4-Day Murchison Falls Safari and Ziwa Rhino Tracking, you will rise and go for an early morning breakfast, check out of your lodge, and then drive to the top of the Murchison Falls for a close view of the Falls before you drive out of the park. You will have en route lunch, then continue back to Kampala with a drop off at the agreed point.
End of the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 4x4 Tour vehicles
- Accommodation
- All included meals
- All park entrance fees
- Ziwa rhino sanctuary entrance fees
- English speaking Tour guide
- Bottled drinking water
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Additional activities
- Optional add-ons