A park full of glorious wildlife
Discover the park's stunning wildlife and wild areas
Our Murchison Falls National Park Extension offers a truly inspirational and transformative holiday experience, packed with unforgettable moments; some of Africa’s most exquisite scenery; abundant wildlife and warm, welcoming people. Spend time tracking and learning about the endangered rhinos, enjoy game drives in the beautifully scenic Murchison Falls NP, venture out on boat trips to Murchison Falls and the Lake Albert delta.
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The itinerary…
Day 1: Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls NP

Check out the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
Roughly 3hrs into the journey, you will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which was established in 1997 by the Rhino Fund Uganda (RFU) to reintroduce White rhinoceros to Uganda. Its long-term aim is to build a sustainable rhino population and relocate rhinos back to their original habitat in Uganda’s protected areas.
After a couple of interesting hours, leave Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and travel to Murchison Falls National Park where you will check into Murchison River Lodge where you will stay for 3-Nights in 1x Twin En-Suite Room on a Full-Board Basis.
Day 2: Game drive and Boat trip!

Elephant on a Murchison National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, transfer across the River Nile onto the northern section of the park. The morning game drive exploring the Lake Albert Delta area, may reveal predators such as Lion and Leopard, and herbivores such as Rothchild’s giraffe, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Warthog, Jacksons hartebeest and Uganda kob.
An afternoon boat trip on the Nile gives you the opportunity to explore the park from a different perspective. Here, you search for the animals and birds that inhabit this lush riverine area such as large pods of Hippo and huge Nile Crocodiles basking along the riverbanks, Elephant, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffalo.
Finally, you will be met by your driver/guide and 4x4 vehicle and transferred back to the lodge.
Day 3: Lake Albert delta boat trip!

The Magnificent Murchison Falls
Enjoy an early morning boat trip to the narrowing channels of the Lake Albert Delta on the River Nile. During the excursion, birding is very rewarding. Keep a lookout for the extraordinary Shoebill.
This afternoon, is yours to relax at leisure. Maybe you choose to enjoy a late afternoon game drive, or you relax at the wildlife from the lodge grounds.
Day 4: Murchison Falls NP - Entebbe (EBB)

Relax with some bird-watching at Karibu Lodge
After a relaxing breakfast, you are met and transferred to the Karibu Guesthouse in Entebbe, where you have the use of day rooms to freshen up before you are transferred 15 minutes to Entebbe Airport to check in for your late overnight in-direct international flight back to London Heathrow (or selected other UK airports).
Day 5: Arrival
Arrive back into London Heathrow (or selected other UK airports) by mid-morning.
Duration: 3 Nights
Location: Uganda, Africa
Price: £3256pp
Price per person sharing in twin or double room accommodation includes all transfers and transportation, services of professional experienced English-speaking driver/guide, all excursions and activities, national park permits/fees, all accommodation, all meals, bottled mineral water.
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