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Duration

2 Nights and 3 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Germany

About this tour

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Stay at Amuka Safari Lodge

Enjoy a unique Ugandan safari that begins with an up-close encounter with white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, while staying at the tranquil Amuka Safari Lodge. Located deep in the acacia woodlands of Nakasongola, the lodge offers cozy forest chalets and serves as the perfect base before exploring the vast wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park. This short safari includes game drives, a Nile River boat cruise, and an optional chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo Forest.

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Highlights

  • Stay at Amuka Safari Lodge Inside Ziwa Sanctuary. Enjoy rustic elegance and bush luxury in the heart of Uganda’s only rhino sanctuary.
  • On-Foot Rhino Tracking Experience. Observe endangered southern white rhinos in their natural habitat, a rare and unforgettable experience.
  • Scenic Drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Explore Uganda’s diverse landscapes en route to the country’s largest conservation area.
  • Wildlife Game Drive in Murchison Falls. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, and antelope species in open savannah plains.
  • Nile River Boat Safari to the Base of the Falls. Cruise the Victoria Nile with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, birds, and dramatic falls.
  • Optional Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest. Encounter wild chimpanzees in one of Uganda’s oldest mahogany fores

Included/Excluded

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
  • 2 nights’ accommodation at Amuka Safari Lodge
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Ziwa Rhino tracking experience
  • Park entry fees to Murchison Falls National Park
  • Game drive and Nile boat safari
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kampala
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit ($130 per person, optional)
  • Hike to the top of the falls (optional)
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Tips, laundry, and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • International or domestic flights

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Amuka Safari Lodge – Rhino Tracking at Ziwa

  • 07:00 AM: Depart Kampala by road heading north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (approx. 3.5 hours).

  • 10:30 AM: Arrive at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot.

  • 12:30 PM: Check in and have lunch at Amuka Safari Lodge nestled within the sanctuary.

  • 03:30 PM: Optional nature walk or birding in the sanctuary’s forested trails.

  • 07:00 PM: Dinner and overnight at Amuka Safari Lodge.

Accommodation: Amuka Safari Lodge (Luxury Chalet)
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Boat Safari

  • 06:30 AM: Early breakfast and checkout.

  • 07:00 AM: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi and Kichumbanyobo Gate (approx. 2.5–3 hours).

  • 10:30 AM: Enter the park and begin a game drive en route to Paraa Ferry crossing.

  • 12:30 PM: Lunch at a lodge near the ferry or packed lunch on safari.

  • 02:00 PM: Enjoy a Nile River boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.

  • 05:00 PM: Optional hike to the top of the falls (moderate physical effort).

  • 06:30 PM: Exit the park and return to Amuka Safari Lodge.

  • 08:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Amuka Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Optional Chimp Trekking – Return to Kampala

  • 06:30 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge.

  • 07:00 AM: Optional drive to Budongo Forest Reserve for a chimpanzee trekking experience (permit required, pre-booking necessary).

  • 08:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Guided trek in the forest to observe wild chimpanzees.

  • 11:30 AM: Begin return journey to Kampala.

  • 01:30 PM: Lunch stop en route.

  • 05:30 PM: Arrive in Kampala and drop-off at your residence or hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Note: Chimpanzee trekking is optional and available based on permit availability.

Durations

2 Nights and 3 days

Language

English
Espanol
Francais
Germany

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Owner

Holidayman

Member Since 2023

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