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Private safari journey · Uganda

3-Day Luxury Safari in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park

Track rhinos on foot at Ziwa, then explore Murchison Falls with Nile Delta game drives and a boat cruise to the falls’ base.

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Duration
3 days
4 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,292
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This 3-day safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, for a classic Big Five experience. The tour includes a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos on foot, thrilling game drives in the Nile Delta, a boat cruise to the base of the falls, and a scenic hike to the top of Murchison Falls. The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a wide variety of antelope and bird species.

  • Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan, boat & hiking/walking International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 3 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Pick up from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Depart early from Entebbe or Kampala and drive north through Uganda’s scenic countryside. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to see white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and rest ahead of your game viewing adventure.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
02Day 2

Day 2

Morning Delta Game drive and Afternoon boat cruise

Start the day with an early game drive in the Nile Delta, a hotspot for wildlife sightings including lions, elephants, giraffes, and the elusive shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and more along the riverbanks as you approach the thunderous base of Murchison Falls. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
03Day 3

Day 3

Hiking top of the falls and departure to Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a guided hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces itself through a narrow gorge before plunging 43 meters below. Take in the breathtaking views before beginning your drive back to Entebbe. Optional lunch en route. Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening for drop-off at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,292

per person

Guide price

US$1,625 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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