This 5-day safari blends the best of Uganda’s wilderness and waterways, beginning with Murchison Falls National Park the home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and the roaring Nile and ending in Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Expect first-class guiding, exclusive lodge stays, and memorable activities like boat safaris, game drives, Nile cruises, and nature walks all coordinated privately with safety and comfort at the core.
5-Day Murchison Falls NP and Jinja Tour with Rhino Trek
This 5-day safari blends the best of Uganda’s wilderness and waterways, beginning with Murchison Falls National Park the home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and the roaring Nile and ending in Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Expect first-class guiding, exclusive lodge stays, and memorable activities like boat safaris, game drives, Nile cruises, and nature walks all coordinated privately with safety and comfort at the core.
Depart Kampala/Entebbe in the morning and head north to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop for lunch en route. On arrival, visit the Top of the Falls, where the mighty Nile crashes through a 7-meter gorge. Continue to your luxury riverside lodge, check in, and enjoy dinner with sweeping views of the river.
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive on the northern savannah, where you may spot lions, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, and antelope. Today you will enjoy a bush breakfast in the jungle of the park. After lunch, enjoy a private boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Optional short hike to the top of the falls. Return to the lodge for sunset drinks and dinner.
After breakfast, depart Murchison for Jinja, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Enjoy lunch along the way and continue your journey through scenic landscapes. Arrive in Jinja in the late afternoon and check in to a luxury lodge on the Nile River. Evening at leisure.
Wake up to the sounds of the Nile and choose between soft adventure options like a guided nature walk, horseback riding, or a relaxing river cruise to the Source of the Nile. For the more adventurous, optional quad biking or stand-up paddle boarding is available. Gluten-free and dietary-specific meals will be prepared as needed. Enjoy a private riverside dinner to end the day.
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a final morning walk or simply relax with river views. Begin the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe, with lunch en route. Drop-off in the afternoon, marking the end of your luxurious Murchison & Jinja journey.
