3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour): This 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour) is one of best Ugandan safari that takes adventurous travelers to encounter with the big 5 mammals in their natural habits with in Ziwa rhino sanctuary a home to endangered white rhinos  that were introduced back into Uganda from South Africa and well protected to reproduce before being re-introduced into the wildlife and Murchison falls national park the oldest and largest national park in Uganda where you will spot the big 4 and add up the Rhino trekking to make the big 5. This 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour) includes 3 days and 2 night’s excursion.

Highlights of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour)

• Day 1 : Transfer to Murchison falls national park, Rhino trekking & top of falls
• Day 2 : Game drive & boat cruise
• Day 3 : Return to Kampala for departures

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour): Transfer to Murchison falls national park, Rhino trekking & top of falls

Trek rhinos & Transfer to Murchison falls NP: On your day 1 , you will be picked by your tour guide / driver from Wildlife Safaris Uganda  and be driven from your hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe to Murchison falls national park with a stopover in Masindi for white rhino trekking within Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Trekking white rhinos on day 1 of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour) will enable you to start sighting the big 5 game since they include ; Rhinos, elephants, lions , leopards, & Giraffes. White rhino trekking lasts within 1-2 hours in a gazette area where they are being protected in order to multiply and be returned into the wild. After trekking white rhinos, you will proceed to the hotel in masindi for a lunch break. Once you are done with lunch, embark on the journey to Murchison falls national park and enjoy an evening drive on top of the waterfalls as you proceed to the lodge for check in, enjoy your dinner & have an overnight stay.

Meal plan:  Lunch & dinner

Day 2 of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour): Game drive & boat cruise

Wildlife viewing: After an early breakfast at the lodge on day 2 , you will be transferred to paraa side of the park with the highest concentration of wildlife for an early morning game drive to spot more wildlife including other species of the big 5 including Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, & Leopards. Return for lunch and embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Nile River to spot the hippos, crocodiles and other different mammals that flock the shores of the river to quench their thirst. This boat cruise takes you to the bottom of the waterfall for hiker to start another fascinating expedition of hiking to summit the top of the waterfall. However, hiking to summit the top of the water fall requires particular level of fitness thus unfit hikers are advised to move on with the boat cruise back to the shores of river for pick up.  Enjoy an evening game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 of 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour): Return to Kampala for departures

Return to Kampala: On the last day of your 3 days Murchison falls wildlife safari (Big 5 tour), you will arise for breakfast at leisure then check out of the lodge and embark on the journey to Kampala the capital city of Uganda with an enroute lunch. Upon arrival in Kampala, enjoy a city tour to explore the market centers, craft shops and many other attractions within the city. Later on be driven direct to Entebbe international airport for departures in case you are leaving Uganda for another destination or back home. Or else be dropped at the hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe.

Meal plan: breakfast & lunch

Inclusives

• Park entrance fees
• A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportations
• An English speaking guide
• Boat cruise fee
• Enough bottled drinking water throughout the safari
• All meals as per itinerary
• Accommodation will be as per Itinerary

Exclusives

• Visa
• Air ticket
• Laundry fees
• Tip
• Life insurance
• Alcoholic drinks and other beverages
• All expenses of personal nature such as airtime, emails, Souvenirs etc.