3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari

3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari

3 Days  Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari tour Package is one of the most sought-after tour packages by visitors to Uganda. Murchison Falls National Park is one of the best places to visit during a Uganda Wildlife Safari. This three day Uganda safari will give you enough time to see all that the great Murchison Falls national park has to offer – including a safari to spot four of the big 5 (You will see the fifth at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary along the way to the park). The Murchison Falls National Park started as a reserve in 1926 and now covers an area of over 3800 square kilometers. The park is named after the Murchison Falls  that flows through the park, separating it into two – The southern and northern banks.

3 Days  Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari. The Murchison Falls drops through a 45m wall after passing/squeezing through an 8m wide gorge. The result is a thunderous roar and a great rainbow-like view caused by the mist. In the 1970s, Uganda’s famous dictator Idi Amin Dada decided to change the park’s name to Kabarega Falls National Park, but the name Murchison Falls was retained as soon as he was removed from power.

Wildlife, Birdlife, and Natural Attractions of the Park

3 Days  Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari. The park is arguably the best in Uganda for its location and concentration of most of Africa’s famous mammals.  You will be able to spot about 76 species of mammals which include buffalo, Nile crocodiles, lions, elephants, leopards, baboons, hyenas, warthogs, and several antelope species. You will also see over 400 bird species and several reptiles like rock pythons and monitor lizards.
The vegetation in the park mostly Savannah grasslands but you can also find forests like Budongo that is famous for chimpanzee tracking. If you are wondering about what to pack, then you can look at the packing list for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We also have a 5 day Murchison falls tour package that might interest you.

Overview

3 Days  Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda’s largest park)

Highlights: Game drives, Nile boat cruise, Murchison Falls hike

Wildlife: Elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, birds

Best for: Short wildlife safari with scenic landscapes

Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking

Early departure from Kampala or Entebbe

Drive northwards (approx. 5–6 hours)

Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot

See Uganda’s only wild rhinos

Guided walk lasting 1–2 hours

Afternoon

Lunch en route

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park

Enter the park and cross the Nile by ferry or bridge

Evening

Short evening game drive (if time allows)

Check in to lodge and relax

Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

Early Morning

Breakfast at the lodge

Morning game drive on the northern bank (best wildlife area)

Animals commonly seen:

• Elephants
• Giraffes
• Lions
• Buffaloes
• Uganda kob
• Hartebeest
• Excellent birdlife and photography opportunities

Midday

Return to lodge for lunch and rest

Afternoon

Boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls

Highlights:

• Large pods of hippos
• Nile crocodiles
• Elephants and buffaloes at the riverbanks
• Numerous water birds

Optional

Hike to the top of Murchison Falls after the boat cruise

Witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow 7-meter gorge

Evening

Return to lodge for dinner and relaxation

Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Top of the Falls Visit & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Morning

Breakfast

Visit the Top of Murchison Falls

Powerful waterfalls

Stunning views and photography

Late Morning

Begin return journey to Kampala or Entebbe

Lunch stop en route

Afternoon/Evening

Arrival in Kampala/Entebbe

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included

• Park entry fees
• Game drives in a safari vehicle
• Nile boat cruise
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa
• Professional driver-guide
• Accommodation and meals (as per plan)

What’s Not Included

Personal expenses

Tips

Travel insurance

Alcoholic beverages

Best Time to Visit

Dry seasons: June–September & December–February