4 Day Ziwa Rhinos & Murchison Falls Tour

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Tour Overview

This 5-day trip offers an authentic nature experience. Experience Uganda’s natural wonders – with intense safari moments in Murchison Falls National Park and unique experiences on the Nile. Enjoy a boat trip through the Mabamba swamp in search of the rare shoebill bird and go on a guided bush walk to see the white rhinos in the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch.

Highlights

Itinerary IN dETAIL

Discover your route below. This itinerary is the starting point, tailor your adventure with the specific experiences.

Today your drive guide shall pick you up from your place of stay in Entebbe or Kampala. After a short tour briefing, you will embark on your journey north to the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. Upon arrival, you will embark on one of the highlights of your trip: a guided walk with an experienced ranger to see the wild white rhinos.

On foot, you can approach these magnificent animals and observe them from a safe distance in their natural habitat – an impressive experience rarely possible on traditional safaris. The reserve was established to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda after they had been eradicated by poaching. Besides rhinos, Ziwa also provides a protected habitat for numerous bird species and other wildlife.

Afterward, you will travel to the jetty in Paraa, in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park. There, you will board a boat and begin your first safari on the Nile. During the journey upstream to the famous Murchison Falls, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities will already present themselves. Elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, and numerous bird species are frequently spotted along the riverbanks. Hippos frolic in the water, while enormous Nile crocodiles lie motionless on the banks, waiting for prey. The closer you get to the falls, the more spectacular the scenery becomes. At a narrow passage just seven meters wide, the mighty Nile forces its way through the rocks and then plunges some 43 meters into the depths below. The churning masses of water create an impressive spray that is visible far beyond the gorge.

At the end of the boat trip, you will disembark and take a short 20-minute walk through the bush up to Hemingways Camp. Your luggage will be taken directly to your accommodation. Once at the camp, you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Nile.

Accommodation: Hemingways Camp

Meals: lunch, dinner

Early in the morning, you’ll hike through the forest to spectacular viewpoints overlooking the two waterfalls on the Nile: Murchison Falls and Uhuru (Independence) Falls. Upon arrival, the camp team will have prepared a hearty bush breakfast for you before you begin your return journey. After checking out of your accommodation, a short walk will lead you back to your boat, from where you’ll travel back to your starting point in Paraa. This journey is quicker, as you’ll take a direct route to the boat dock. Once in Paraa, your journey to Tangi Elephant Camp begins. First, you’ll cross a bridge offering magnificent views. After approximately 20 minutes, you’ll leave the paved road and enter the bush to reach the camp. With a bit of luck, you might encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, or even predators along the way. The diverse landscape of the national park offers numerous opportunities for exciting wildlife viewing.

In the afternoon you will reach the Tangi Elephant Camp, idyllically situated on the banks of the Tangi River, which will be your base for the next two nights. The sunsets here are particularly beautiful, and you can enjoy the sounds of nature.

Accommodation: Tangi Elephant Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Enjoy the sunrise over the Nile. Afterward, embark on a game drive into the Nile Delta. Here, you can observe the wildlife along the riverbanks. This area is home to the majority of the animals and, together with the water, shrubs, and trees along the river, offers a stunning panorama. 

Enjoy a picnic lunch right by the Nile Delta. The afternoon continues with another game drive in the delta. After dinner, an exciting night drive awaits. With a bit of luck, you might spot nocturnal animals that are rarely seen during the day. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Nile as the day draws to a close.

Accommodation: Tangi Elephant Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

In the morning, you will enjoy a final game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. Lunch will be a packed lunch. In the late morning, you will leave the national park and embark on a drive back to Entebbe. The drive takes you through Uganda’s diverse landscapes, past villages, plantations, and rolling hills, back towards the capital region. Upon arrival, you will be drop at your place of stay or transferred to the airport in time for your flight back to home.

Accommodation: Not included – end of tour

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Tour Price

Number of People

Price per Person

1 Person

USD 2353

2 People

USD 1498

3 People

USD 1349 

4 People

USD 1173

5 People

USD 1148

6 People

USD 1064

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