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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Short Uganda Safari Package Including Big 5 Sighting

3-Day Short Uganda Safari Package Including Big 5 Sighting

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Murchison Falls National Park End Entebbe (City) (Day 3)

Overview

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Travel to Zziwa for an hour of rhino tracking Proceed to Murchison

Have breakfast and drive off to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Once there, you will proceed for an hour of on-foot rhino tracking. From the rhino tracking, head to Masindi where you will have a lunch stop. After lunch, embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely, the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you. #if interested and time allows, we can proceed for a late afternoon-evening game drive.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Fort Murchison (Tent)
Day 2 Morning game drive and safari Afternoon boat trip upstream to the falls

Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park and be on the look for wildlife including: lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Optional (extra cost 15$): If interested, continue with a hike to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Return to your accommodation and relax.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Fort Murchison (Tent)
Day 3 Drive to the top of the falls Embark on a return to either Entebbe or Kampala

We will have breakfast and then drive to the top of the falls to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Murchison Falls. From the top, we shall embark on a return journey to either Kampala or Entebbe. Drop off will be; either at your booked hotel or direct to the Entebbe Airport (if flying out). Thank you for travelling with us (Gorilla Pathfinders).

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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