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2-Day Murchison Falls Safari

2 days / 1 night itinerary

2-Day Murchison Falls Safari

Uganda's flagship park in a fast, rewarding weekend.

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2 days / 1 nightKampala – Ziwa – Murchison Falls – Kampala

Short on time? This tight safari reaches Murchison Falls with a rhino stop at Ziwa on the way, a boat cruise to the falls and game drives on the northern bank.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kampala to Murchison Falls

    Early departure with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Enter the park and take the evening boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls, watching hippos and crocodiles along the Nile. Overnight inside or just outside the park.

  2. Day 2

    Game drive & the falls

    Sunrise game drive on the northern bank among elephants, giraffes, lions and Uganda kob. Hike to the top of the falls to watch the Nile squeeze through the gorge, then return to Kampala by evening.

Highlights

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa
  • Boat cruise to the falls
  • Big game on the northern bank
  • Top-of-the-falls hike

Good to know

  • Best time: December to February and June to September.
  • Fully customisable — dates, pace and budget.
  • Accommodation choices and trekking permits are confirmed in your personal quotation.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Private transportation
  • Drinks: water and soda beverages
  • Driver-guide
  • All park entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • International flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities

Prices depend on your dates, group size and accommodation choices — every quotation is itemised, with no hidden costs.

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