2 Days Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking Safari

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2 Days Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking Safari
This 2 Days Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking Safari takes you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a thrilling rhino tracking experience before heading to Murchison Falls National Park for incredible game drives, a boat safari, and the breathtaking Murchison Falls.
Tour and Travel Company: Giant Holiday Safaris
Website: www.giantholidaysafaris.com
Email: info@giantholidaysafaris.com
Contact: +256782788443
Day 1: Depart for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Early morning pickup from Kampala/Entebbe (around 6:00 AM) and drive towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Arrive at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and embark on a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Get up close with the endangered southern white rhinos while learning about conservation efforts.
After rhino tracking, enjoy a short nature walk to spot other wildlife and bird species.
Afternoon: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park (~2 hours' drive).
Stop at Masindi town for lunch.
Enter the park through ...
... Kichumbanyobo Gate and drive through Budongo Forest, where you might spot monkeys and birds.
Evening: Top of the Falls Experience
Visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a 7-meter gorge, creating a powerful waterfall.
Enjoy breathtaking views, take photos, and feel the thunderous roar of the falls.
Dinner & Overnight Stay
Luxury Option: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
Mid-Range Option: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge
Budget Option: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari – Return to Kampala
Early Morning: Sunrise Game Drive
Wake up early (around 6:00 AM) for a thrilling game drive in the park’s northern sector.
Spot diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, and more.
Explore the savannah plains with an experienced guide for the best sightings.
Mid-Morning: Breakfast & Relaxation
Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.
Relax and check out from the lodge.
Afternoon: Nile Boat Safari to the Base of the Falls
Embark on a 2-hour boat safari on the Victoria Nile.
See hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and numerous bird species, including the rare shoebill stork.
Reach the base of Murchison Falls, where you can take stunning photos of the cascading water.
Departure to Kampala
After the boat safari, begin the drive back to Kampala.
Stopover for lunch in Masindi town.
Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe by evening (around 7:00 PM).
Inclusions
✅ Round-trip transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✅ Accommodation
✅ Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
✅ Ziwa Rhino Tracking fees
✅ Park entrance fees
✅ Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
✅ Nile boat safari to the base of the falls
✅ Top of the Falls visit
✅ Drinking water
Exclusions
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
❌ Tips for guides and lodge staff
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary