3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari - Murchison Falls & Rhinos

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure through Uganda’s natural wonders, encountering majestic rhinoceros, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Book now!

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Transfer to Rhino tracking & the mighty Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National Park - Begin your adventure with a ride from Kampala to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to big rhinos. Walk with a guide to see them up close and learn how they’re protected. Then, head to Murchison Falls National Park, famous for its beauty and animals. It’s a big park with tall trees, rivers, and lots of animals like elephants and lions. You will visit the top of the falls for an amazing view. You will see the mighty Nile River plunging down a narrow gorge. It’s a sight you won’t forget! Feel the ground shake and marvel at nature’s power, get ready for more fun! You will check into your lodge and relax while getting ready for the next day activities.

Game safari and Boat safaris

Murchison Falls National Park - Experience an exhilarating day of wildlife encounters in Murchison Falls National Park with a thrilling game safari. Traverse diverse habitats in a 4x4 vehicle, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species. With the expertise of your guide, discover hidden treasures within the park. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Victoria Nile, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and a rich diversity of bird species. Witness the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls as the Nile surges through a narrow gorge, leaving you in awe of nature’s power. Conclude the day by returning to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.

Morning game safar and back to Kampala

Kampala - On your final day, kick off with an optional game safari to spot some more amazing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park. Cruise around with your guide, keeping an eye out for elephants, giraffes, and more. Afterward, say goodbye to Murchison Falls National Park and make your way back to Kampala. Enjoy the scenic drive and reminisce about all the incredible animals and landscapes you’ve seen. Arrive in Kampala in the evening, you will either be transported to the airport or hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off within Kampala
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • English speaking guide/driver
  • 2 x Accommodation (based on sharing)
  • Breakfast
  • All Park entry fees
What's Not Included
  • Visa processing
  • Passport processing
  • Tips for the guides
  • Souvenirs
  • Third party/health insurance/Travel insurance
  • Activities that aren’t indicated in the itinerary
Additional Information

Experience an exciting journey through Uganda’s natural wonders on this captivating adventure. Begin with a transfer to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll encounter majestic rhinoceros during a guided walking safari, witnessing ongoing conservation efforts up close. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a thrilling game safari, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, and various antelope species under the expert guidance of your knowledgeable guide. Later, embark on a boat safari along the Victoria Nile, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and a rich diversity of bird species. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls as the Nile surges through a narrow gorge. Conclude with a visit to the ‘Top of the Falls,’ witnessing nature’s power. Return to Kampala, carrying cherished memories of wildlife encounters and the captivating beauty of Uganda’s wilderness.

Location
Kampala
We can meet up with the travelers at the agreed meet up point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tourist03199137357
Jul 8, 2024
Beauty trip 🤩👌 - Super arranged! I had a great trip to Murchison Falls with Dark Hills. Well arranged from start to finish. I had contact with Francis beforehand and he was able to arrange exactly what I had in mind. Robert was my driver. Nice guy, and is a kind of walking encyclopedia! He knows a lot about the animals and even better: he also knows how to find them in the park! I have seen many giraffes, but also elephants, a group of lions and a leopard in the tree. All in all it was a great trip that I will definitely recommend.
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Gracetu6441jl
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing experience! - This safari experience was a wonderful way to end my trip to Uganda!! I felt very safe and comfortable as a solo female traveler. The accommodations and food were very nice. Seeing the top of Murchison falls in a must-do experience!! It was also amazing to see the bottom of the falls and water animals during the boat drive. My driver, Robert, was an exceptional guide and was able to navigate city traffic and park roads very well! I was unable to see the big five (missed the leopards) but not from lack of trying. Robert went above and beyond during our game drives to make sure we could see as many animals as possible!!
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Liv862
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience - I had a wonderful 3 day safari with Dark Hills Uganda. I saw many different large animals and lots of species of birds as well. Enjoyed the walk to the top of the waterfall and getting soaked in the spray while listening to the roar of the water. The boat safari was my personal favourite, it was wonderful to see the hippos enjoying the cool waters of the Nile. My driver/guide Robert is clearly very experienced with many contacts in the park so we got good tips from the rangers to help track the lions. It took about 6-7 hours to reach the falls from Kampala but the journey is broken in half by the stop at Ziwa to see the rhinos, and by lunch on the way back so it didn’t feel uncomfortable. Thank you Dark Hills, I will definitely consider doing another trip with you if I am fortunate enough to return to Uganda.
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Inspire16239621856
Apr 24, 2024
Much more than just a safari! - The original plan was to 'just' go on a safari to Murchison Falls but because of the great driver and guide, the amazing service and helpful advise I decided to extend my trip with Dark Hills. I am so glad I did! It really felt like anything was possible. I loved the accommodations (especially the one in Entebbe!), have seen so many animals and breathtaking views and met lovely people. Thank you, Francis and team, for organizing this wonderful trip and showing me your beautiful country. Will be back!
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Robin1602
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing safari! - Such an amazing experience! We visited the top of the falls and did an extended tour of 3 nights in the park. This allowed us to do 3 different game safaris and a boat safari. We saw a lions with little ones, 3 different leopards, plenty of giraffes and elephants and much more. I have been in Murchison Falls before but I would definitely recommend going with Dark Hills Uganda. Robert, our driver, was lovely, funny and knew a lot about the animals. Thanks to Francis for organizing our trip and to Robert for making this trip amazing!!
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Biancasv2345bi
Mar 19, 2024
Highly recommended! - Super organised! A long trip but more than worth it. We were in a very nice safari car with our wonderful driver Robert who was always on time. He can spot animals like the best and also knows a lot about them. We started with the waterfalls of Murchison falls, fantastically beautiful! We did 3 safaris and a boat trip, which was great because we saw 15 lions, 3 leopards and lots of giraffes and elephants and more. We also had a ranger with us during the safaris, which made the safari even more fun. The accommodation is good and the food excellent. I absolutely recommend traveling with Dark Hills. A big 10!
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569petrib
Mar 17, 2024
amazing experience! - what a fantastic trip! Beautiful waterfall and saw so many animals! Everything was arranged down to the last detail. Good driver, ranger who knew what she was passionate about and also knew how to find the animals we wanted to see. Leopard, lions and cubs, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, hartebeests, warthogs, hippos, baboons and other monkeys and various bird species including the Egyptian vulture and the crocodile! I can recommend this safari to everyone. We did 3 safaris by car and one boat safari. Even for people who are afraid of water I can recommend this, if you want you can get a life jacket. I personally didn't do that as I can swim and it was also incredibly hot. The accommodation was also good, as was the restaurant. Best holiday ever!
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Sightsee52297302872
Mar 13, 2024
Fantastic Murchison Falls & Rhino Adventure! - During our unforgettable journey to Murchison Falls and the rhino sanctuary with Dark Hills Uganda, we had an amazing time! We saw the powerful Murchison Falls and got up close to the rhinos at the sanctuary. Our driver, Robert, made the trip even better. He was friendly, safe, and knew all about the places we visited. We recommend Dark Hills Uganda for anyone who wants an awesome adventure in Uganda!
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978lukasa
Nov 2, 2023
Amazing three days! - We had a fantastic experience with Nasser. He showed us this beautiful country and the Murchisonfalls Nationalpark. He gave us lots of helpful tips for our remaining time in Uganda. We’d definitely would recommend a trip with Nasser and Dark Hills.
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L6217sostevens
May 14, 2024
Great Safari for any traveler - Overall an awesome safari for a budget-friendly traveler. Murchison Falls blew me away and I was able to see all Big 5. My guide’s name was Robert who was very knowledgeable, well-connected in the reserve (key for alerts of where animals are), & a safe driver. Vehicle was a bit dated but very comfortable and performed well in the reserve. Accommodation was solid, no frills - but the staff were friendly (despite reviews on Google) and the food was great with healthy portions. Beautiful sunrises from the lodge were a plus. Dark Hills admin was supportive and accessible throughout the trip which was reassuring while traveling alone. I'd recommend to anyone that’s trying to see the Big 5 without breaking the bank.
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