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

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Kampala, Uganda
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get into Uganda’s largest park, Murchison Falls National Park, to check out the game reserve. On this three day safari, you’ll explore the savannah grasslands and the Victoria Nile. Look for the hundreds of bird species, and multiple mammal species as you travel through the area by both vehicle, and on a boat safari. Look for hippos, elephants, giraffes, and many more animals along the trip.
  • Not recommended for those with back problems
  • Max 12 travelers on this trip
  • All meals and accommodation are included
  • Your guide and driver will take care of the logistics

What's Included

  • All Park entry fees
  • 2 x Accommodation (based on sharing)
  • English speaking guide/driver
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off with in Kampala
  • Dinner (2)
    Dinner
  • Lunch (3)
    Lunch
  • Breakfast (2)
    Breakfast
  • Visa processing
  • Passport processing
  • Tips for the guides
  • Souvenirs
  • Third party/health insurance/Travel insurance
  • Activities that aren't indicated in the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up the clients from the hotel where they spent the night or from the airport

or

Meeting point

  • Kampala, Uganda

    We can meet up with the travelers at the agreed meet up point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Rhino tracking & the mighty Murchison Falls

1 Stop

1

Murchison Falls National Park

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Game safari and Boat safaris

1 Stop

1

Murchison Falls National Park

6 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Morning game safari and back to Kampala

1 Stop

1

Kampala

6 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.9
based on 62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

You Owe it to Yourself!

Chris_J, Jul 2025
The experience was wonderful. I literally thought to myself as the trek began, “even if we don’t find the gorillas, this is incredibly fun!” Donny was my driver and he was great, offering great insight into Ugandan life and culture. You should make sure not to miss this trip if you come to Uganda!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy you had a great time and enjoyed the tour. It means a lot to us to hear that you had a good experience. Thanks again, and we hope to see you again someday!

We had a great...

Allison_R, Jul 2025
We had a great experience! The Rhino Sanctuary, drives through the park, game drives, hike to the falls and boat tour were all wonderful! We saw many animals - rhinos, zebra, warthogs, giraffe, elephants, crocks & a lion! Our guides did a great job! They were knowledgable, kind and fun to be with. The only disappointment was our lodging. It was extremely hot with little to no breeze and was not very clean.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the the tour overall. We appreciate your honest feedback about the lodge. This is not something we have experienced before and it's certainly not the standard we aim to provide. We have already followed up with the lodge to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Thanks again and hope to meet you again!

Big 2.5

RajaShanZaker_K, Feb 2025
A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide and the ranger seemed focused on getting back as quick as possible. We only drove on one big trail and didn't really see many animals up close. Only saw elephants from very far away. No Lions or leopards either. The rhinos are great though. At the price, I would expect more effort put into the safari.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Tembo Safari Camp and the beauty of Murchison Falls. We are sorry that the safari didn’t live up to your expectations. Your feedback means a lot, and we will definitely take it on board to improve the experience for future guests.

So Much to See!

Preston_W, Sep 2024
My guide, Robert, helped us find all of the Big 5 plus the rarely seen hyenas and jackals! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks. The food was tasty and the lodging was good. The van was a little dated, but it was comfortable and spacious. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and welcome! This tour was true to the advertisement. I highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your great review! We are glad Robert helped you see the Big 5 and that you felt safe as a solo traveler. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more adventures!
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$935.30

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Was $995.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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