Experience the best of Uganda’s wilderness and adventure in this 5-day safari package. Begin with a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll encounter the endangered white rhinos. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, home to the mighty Nile River and the spectacular falls where the river squeezes through a narrow gorge. Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and rhinos — along with hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. End your journey in Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, for adrenaline-pumping activities along the Nile.
Encounter all Big Five mammals at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls.
Witness the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a 7-meter gorge.
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife along the banks.
Game drives across Murchison’s savannah plains with chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Explore Jinja, Uganda’s adventure hub, with optional activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, or Nile cruises.
Stunning landscapes, cultural encounters, and unforgettable photo opportunities.
All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
Accommodation in mid-range or luxury lodges/hotels.
All meals as per itinerary.
Park entry fees and permits.
Bottled drinking water during safari.
International flights to/from Uganda.
Visa fees and travel insurance.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks not included in meals).
Optional adventure activities in Jinja (rafting, bungee, quad biking, etc.).
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.
Boat cruise along the Nile River.
Visit to the top of Murchison Falls.
Adventure exploration in Jinja (optional add-ons available).
Big Five Guarantee: Unique chance to see all five iconic African mammals in one trip.
Iconic Landscapes: From thundering waterfalls to the world’s longest river.
Adventure & Wildlife Combo: Safari thrills plus adrenaline activities in Jinja.
Expert Guides: Knowledgeable, friendly guides ensure safety and enriching experiences.
Flexible Options: Customize with adventure add-ons in Jinja to suit your style.
Eco-Conscious Travel: Supports conservation efforts at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and local communities.
You are expected to arrive a night before the safari or have an early morning landing. The assigned
tour driver/guide will pick you up and depart for Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a
guided trek on the sanctuary to see the only rhinos in the wild in Uganda. We shall then Transfer
to Murchison Falls National Park.
The park is home to most of Africa’s famous wildlife including buffaloes, lions, hyenas, hippos,
crocodiles, leopards and various species of antelopes. Murchison falls National Park is a birders
paradise with species like the rare shoebill stork and others that we will mention later on.
There are six species of primates found in the park including baboon and chimpanzees.
In general, the main activities in Murchison Falls National Park are visiting the Murchison Falls,
game drives, nature walks, fishing, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruises and birding.
Dinner and Overnight
Nile Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge for Luxury accommodation.
The mid-range hotels will be Murchison River Lodge and Fort Murchison.
The Budget hotel are Red Chilli, the tents at Fort Murchison and Murchison River Lodge
Wake up early and take breakfast as you wait for the driver to take you for an early morning game
drive at the Nyamsika plateau. The purpose of this game drive is to catch the early morning risers
and 5 days Murchison falls safari predators retiring back into their dens after hunting in the night.
Expect to spot warthogs, the Uganda kob, sitatunga antelope, Rothschild’s giraffes, oribi, Hartebeest, Cape buffaloes, bushbucks, bush pigs, bush duikers and Bohor reedbucks. The predators to look out for are lions, spotted hyenas and leopards.
After the morning game drive, the Driver/Guide will take you back to the hotel for lunch and
refreshment as you prepare for the boat cruise along the Nile. The boat cruise starts from the bottom of the park and goes on upstream up to the bottom of the falls. The starting point has an amazing collection of wildlife. Expect to see crocodiles, water bucks and hippos in their thousands.
You can see many of the park animals gather to drink and bathe along the River Nile.
This section of the Nile is one of the best places for birding in Uganda.
You can spot saddle-bill storks, shoebill storks, pelicans, kingfishers, hornbills, goliath herons, Egyptian geese, cormorants, and bee-eaters. The journey continues upstream and close to what is
known as the “Devil’s Cauldron”. This is an excellent place for taking photos of the beautiful falls
from a great angle. After viewing the falls from this angle, you will disembark from the boat and
climb up to the top of the falls.
Dinner and Overnight
Nile Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge for Luxury accommodation, mid-range hotels will be Murchison River Lodge and Fort Murchison.
The Budget hotels are Red Chilli, the tents at Fort Murchison, and Murchison River Lodge.
Have an early cup of tea with a snack and head to the park for the game drive to watch the animals and beautiful savanna landscape. Commonly sighted animals include Lions, Hyena, Giraffes,
Buffaloes, Warthogs, Hippos, and several species of Antelope. For the birdwatchers you will observe many savanna species, the Abyssinian Ground Hornbills and Northern Carmine Bee-eaters are a common sight. The game drive is about 4 hours long, and then you shall return to the lodge for relaxation. Check out and transfer to Jinja City.
The mid-range hotels will be Holland Park.
The Budget hotel are Source of the Smile Guest House
You will then transfer to the Source of the monument, enjoy nice views across Lake Victoria and observe plenty of water birds and other wildlife. Thereafter you shall go out and wind up the day with a thrilling evening Horse riding in the countryside along the River Nile. The Horse riding adventure will take you through the lush countryside and see how the people live, enjoy wonderful views of the Nile as it simmers through the beautiful landscape.
Horse riding is safe, and you get to have some training before setting off. We shall visit Itanda falls, then we shall have camp campfire and Goat Roasting.
In addition to the nature walk in Mabira forest you can do the thrilling Canopy Super Skyway zip-line. This adventure has you cruise through the forest tops like a monkey give you such an adrenaline rush. The zip-line also gives you an insight into canopy and see wildlife such as monkeys and birds which are not easy to see from the ground. We shall then transfer back to the Airport
The mid-range hotels will be in Holland Park.
The Budget Hotel is the Source of the Smile Guest House
Licensed & Accredited: Registered with Uganda Tourism Board.
Eco-Conscious: Lodges and activities support conservation and local communities.
Transparent Pricing: No hidden costs — permits included.
Confirm Availability: Contact Tribes Gorilla Trekking Tours for permit and lodge availability.
Secure Your Spot: Pay a deposit to reserve gorilla & chimpanzee permits.
Prepare Travel Documents: Ensure a valid passport, visa, and insurance.
Pack Smart: Hiking boots, rain jacket, insect repellent, and binoculars recommended. We offer free Branded Rain Jackets
Final Payment: Balance due before arrival.
Tribes Gorilla Trekking Tours is your trusted safari and travel company located on Das Berliner Platz, Ground Floor Room M- 04, Bulaga, Mityana Road, Wakiso District. We specialize in gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park, as well as wildlife tours, cultural experiences, and adventure holidays across East Africa.
