3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari
The 3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari packs Uganda's most powerful waterfall, its only wild rhinos, and chimpanzees in a lesser-known rainforest into a compact itinerary that begins with a walking encounter at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track southern white rhinos on foot, before heading north to Murchison Falls National Park where the entire force of the Victoria Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge. A game drive and a boat cruise round out the park experience, then day three delivers chimpanzee trekking in the ancient Budongo Forest.
Between the headline moments, the Nile delivers: hippos and Nile crocodiles line the riverbanks, the rare shoebill stork hunts in the papyrus, and Rothschild's giraffes stride across the open savannah. Lodge options run from mid-range to luxury, all positioned inside the park for maximum wildlife immersion.
Want more time at Murchison Falls? The 5 Days Murchison Falls National Park adds Jinja white-water rafting to the mix. For a fly-in version that skips the drive, the 4 Days Fly-In Murchison Falls Safari gets you there in under an hour.
Trip Highlights
- Game drives with chances to spot the Big 5 and rare species
- Scenic boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
- Walking safari with rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest
- Comfortable accommodation options inside Murchison Falls NP
- Expert guides and all-inclusive park fees and permits
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Morning Game Viewing & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
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