4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking
The 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking is a short Big Five Safari in Uganda to two of its renowned wildlife habitats. Murchison Falls National Park is home to four of the Big five (Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards and Elephants) while the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only habitat for Rhino tracking in Uganda. This 4 days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking offers convenient Big Five for travelers who find these incredible wild animals along the highway to Gulu town in northern Uganda.
4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking
Ziwa Rhino Ranch is a private conservancy in the district of Nakasongola providing rare sighting of Southern white rhinos in Uganda. The short drive of about 2-3 hours from Kampala the capital guarantees travelers spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary namely; rhinos, oribis, Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, scrub hares, monkeys, bush pigs, aardvarks and vervet monkeys. 4 days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary brings the gem of Murchison Falls, the most powerful waterfalls in the whole world.
Murchison Falls National Park is the best place for water safaris in Uganda bringing travelers close to abundant aquatic life like Nile crocodiles, hippopotamuses and the elephants swimming in the River Nile. Other thrilling activities include going for early morning and late evening game drives for sunrise, sunsets and African Big Cats ( lions and leopards). Birding Safaris are a must-do activity during the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking leading you to more than 450 species of birds to mention, Goliath herons, shoebill storks, Jakana, African skimmer and Kingfishers.
Trip Highlights for 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 2: Rhino trekking and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day_3: Morning game drive and Boat cruise to the bottom of falls
Day 4: Visit the top of the Murchison falls and transfer back to Kampala
Details of the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking itinerary
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your guide from Millennial Adventure Safaris will pick you up for the start of the trip.
Upon arrival at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, go straight to your lodge to check in and have lunch. Get briefed about the 4 Days Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking by your guide and embark on your journey to Nakasongola.
The ranch of Ziwa is filled with abundant wild animals like Uganda kobs, bushbucks, oribi, common duiker, warthogs, vervet monkeys, and many more. Return for dinner and overnight at lodge.
Day 2: Rhino trekking and transfer to Murchison falls National Park
Wake up to an early breakfast and prepare yourself for the rhino trekking experience. You will connect with your guide who will take you to the administration office of Ziwa Rhino Ranch. Connect with your ranger and guide to lead you in the Rhino trekking experience.
Spend time tracking the rhinos, being in their presence and take as many pictures as possible. After this exciting experience return to the lodge refreshen and check out from your lodge.
Have lunch and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This takes 2-3 hours’ drive entering through Kichwabanyobo gate and proceed to your accommodation to check in. This sunset time is also suitable for a game drive enroute to your hotel.
Day 3: Morning game drive and Boat cruise to the bottom of falls
Have breakfast and get ready for a morning game drive. During the Early morning game drive, you will be able to sight as many animals as possible such as Lions, Elephants Buffalos, Giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks, warthogs, jackals and birds in Murchison Falls National Park.
After the game drive, return to the lodge, refresh and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat cruise which takes about 2-3 hours, you will be able to see various animals including crocodiles, hippos, elephants, buffalos along the banks of the River Nile. Bird species such as the bee eaters, colored kingfisher and many more can also be spotted. The boat ride will take you to the bottom of the Murchison falls. When you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. Take a hike to the top of the falls and transfer back to the lodge, have dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Visit the top of the Murchison Falls and transfer back to Kampala
Rise up and go for early breakfast, check out of your lodge, and drive to the top of the falls for a close view of the Murchison falls before you drive out of the park. You will have en route lunch then continue back to Kampala with drop off at agreed point.