3-Day Murchison Falls Nat Park and Budongo Forest Tour
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari through Uganda’s northern wilderness, exploring Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, and Budongo
Day by Day
Itinerary
Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 1Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your Entebbe/Kampala hotel. Drive north through scenic countryside to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll track rhinos on foot and learn about vital conservation efforts. Continue to Masindi for lunch before entering Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge and plunges dramatically below. Capture the beauty of both the top and base of the falls before retiring to your lodge. Overnight at Gipir & Labongo Safari Lodge (or similar). Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures) Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant Show more LeopardOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls NP
Day 2Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls NP Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls NP After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in the park’s northern circuit. Expect to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and diverse antelope species grazing across the savannah. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and countless waterbirds, with photo stops near the roaring falls. Return to the lodge for relaxation and an optional evening game drive. Overnight at Gipir & Labongo Safari Lodge (or similar). Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest – Return to Entebbe
Day 3Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest – Return to Entebbe Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest – Return to Entebbe Enjoy breakfast before heading to Budongo Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers, search for chimp families while spotting red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and unique birdlife. After the trek, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving by late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight. Main Destination: Kampala (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Safari 2 Gorilla Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on Safar
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Included & Excluded
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- What is included in this tour
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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I had an amazing private safari experience in Uganda and would highly recommend it. Seeing wildlife so close in such an authentic natural environment was unforgettable — especially the gorillas and chimpanzees. Aron was a great guide:...
I was preparing my safari with Aron Mugisha and I must say that communication and suggestions, everything was very good. Based on places I wanted to visit he gave me Bosco who knows those places and also all the animals very well. He was...
Dan was the best tour guide we ever had. Very kind and genuine and very recommended for your tour
Aron and Martin were extremely accommodating, professional, and pleasant to work with. I had very limited time and budget for my trip, and they helped build something that would both maximize my experience and accommodate my specific needs....
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