This 5 Days / 4 Nights Murchison Falls Safari is designed for a group of 8 international travelers seeking the best of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and adventure. Traveling in comfort in an extended Land Cruiser, the journey begins with rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary before entering Murchison Falls National Park — Uganda’s largest and most iconic park.
The itinerary blends classic safari game drives with unique experiences:
A Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls and a visit to the thunderous Top of the Falls.
A scenic Nile Delta boat ride with a chance to spot the rare shoebill stork.
An exciting night game drive, offering a rare chance to see nocturnal predators in action.
Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, Uganda’s largest mahogany forest and home to hundreds of primates.
Optional adventure activities including a canopy walk and zipline at Sambiya.
Guests stay at Gipiri & Labongo Safari Lodge, a midrange lodge offering comfort and an authentic bush atmosphere. Meals are planned throughout, with a special enroute lunch at Kabalega Resort Restaurant on the first day.
1
Your expert safari guide will pick you up from Entebbe at 6:30 am in an extended Land Cruiser. After a briefing on the adventure ahead, you will begin your 6–7 hour scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Along the way, make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided on-foot rhino tracking experience — the only place in Uganda where rhinos can be seen in the wild. Continue to Masindi for an enroute lunch at Kabalega Resort Restaurant (pre-booked), before entering the park.
Proceed to your lodge, check in, and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a short evening game drive for your first wildlife encounters. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Rise early for a hearty breakfast before embarking on a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. This is prime time to spot predators such as lions and leopards, along with elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, head for a UWA boat cruise at 1:30 pm to the base of Murchison Falls. Enjoy close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the Nile. After the boat, drive to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge with thunderous force.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
3
After an early breakfast, set off for a boat ride to the Nile Delta, where the Nile flows into Lake Albert. This area is a birdwatcher’s paradise and one of the best places to spot the rare shoebill stork.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy an early dinner before heading out for a night game drive with spotlights. This rare opportunity allows you to see nocturnal animals such as lions, leopards, and hyenas in action.
4
After breakfast, cross to the southern bank via the new bridge (no ferry required). Drive to Budongo Forest for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience. Spend an hour observing our closest relatives in their natural habitat.
Optional add-ons include the Sambiya Canopy Walk or the Zipline experience, both located enroute on the southern bank. These provide a mix of adventure and forest discovery.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
5
Enjoy your final breakfast at the lodge, then pack up and begin the return journey to Kampala. Stop for an enroute lunch (pre-arranged) and arrive in Kampala around 12:00 noon, marking the end of your safari.
Accommodation at Gipiri & Labongo Lodge (full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Transport in an Extended Land Cruiser (8 pax capacity).
Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide.
All park entrance fees.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Game drives in Murchison Falls NP.
UWA boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Visit to the Top of the Falls.
Bottled water during safari transfers and activities.
International flights & visas.
Travel insurance.
Optional activities (Nile Delta boat, Budongo chimps, canopy walk, zipline).
Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks & meals not listed.
Tips, souvenirs & personal expenses.
Enroute lunch
This 5 Days / 4 Nights Murchison Falls Safari is designed for a group of 8 international travelers seeking the best of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and adventure. Traveling in comfort in an extended Land Cruiser, the journey begins with rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary before entering Murchison Falls National Park — Uganda’s largest and most iconic park.
The itinerary blends classic safari game drives with unique experiences:
A Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls and a visit to the thunderous Top of the Falls.
A scenic Nile Delta boat ride with a chance to spot the rare shoebill stork.
An exciting night game drive, offering a rare chance to see nocturnal predators in action.
Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, Uganda’s largest mahogany forest and home to hundreds of primates.
Optional adventure activities including a canopy walk and zipline at Sambiya.
Guests stay at Gipiri & Labongo Safari Lodge, a midrange lodge offering comfort and an authentic bush atmosphere. Meals are planned throughout, with a special enroute lunch at Kabalega Resort Restaurant on the first day.
1
Your expert safari guide will pick you up from Entebbe at 6:30 am in an extended Land Cruiser. After a briefing on the adventure ahead, you will begin your 6–7 hour scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Along the way, make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided on-foot rhino tracking experience — the only place in Uganda where rhinos can be seen in the wild. Continue to Masindi for an enroute lunch at Kabalega Resort Restaurant (pre-booked), before entering the park.
Proceed to your lodge, check in, and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a short evening game drive for your first wildlife encounters. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Rise early for a hearty breakfast before embarking on a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. This is prime time to spot predators such as lions and leopards, along with elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, head for a UWA boat cruise at 1:30 pm to the base of Murchison Falls. Enjoy close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the Nile. After the boat, drive to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge with thunderous force.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
3
After an early breakfast, set off for a boat ride to the Nile Delta, where the Nile flows into Lake Albert. This area is a birdwatcher’s paradise and one of the best places to spot the rare shoebill stork.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy an early dinner before heading out for a night game drive with spotlights. This rare opportunity allows you to see nocturnal animals such as lions, leopards, and hyenas in action.
4
After breakfast, cross to the southern bank via the new bridge (no ferry required). Drive to Budongo Forest for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience. Spend an hour observing our closest relatives in their natural habitat.
Optional add-ons include the Sambiya Canopy Walk or the Zipline experience, both located enroute on the southern bank. These provide a mix of adventure and forest discovery.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
5
Enjoy your final breakfast at the lodge, then pack up and begin the return journey to Kampala. Stop for an enroute lunch (pre-arranged) and arrive in Kampala around 12:00 noon, marking the end of your safari.
Accommodation at Gipiri & Labongo Lodge (full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Transport in an Extended Land Cruiser (8 pax capacity).
Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide.
All park entrance fees.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Game drives in Murchison Falls NP.
UWA boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Visit to the Top of the Falls.
Bottled water during safari transfers and activities.
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