4 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Nile Safari Lodge, River Nile Cruise & Ziwa Rhinos

This 4‑day Murchison Falls safari combines Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experiences with a luxurious riverside stay at Nile Safari Lodge

4 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Nile Safari Lodge, River Nile Cruise & Ziwa Rhinos vacation with Tanzania Horizon Safaris.

4 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Nile Safari Lodge, River Nile Cruise & Ziwa Rhinos with Tanzania Horizon Safaris.

4 Days Murchison Falls Safari – Nile Safari Lodge, River Nile Cruise & Ziwa Rhinos

Wildlife • Luxury • Scenic Wonders
Operated by Uganda Horizon Safaris


Introduction

This 4‑day Murchison Falls safari combines Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experiences with a luxurious riverside stay. You’ll sleep in style at Nile Safari Lodge, a boutique eco‑lodge offering panoramic views over the River Nile, infinity pool relaxation, and world‑class service.

Your adventure includes a private boat excursion to the base of Murchison Falls, a full‑day game drive in Uganda’s largest national park, and an unforgettable visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track rhinos on foot.

It’s the perfect itinerary for travelers who want to combine luxury, comfort, and close‑up wildlife encounters.

  • Pickup from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala
  • Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: ~3 hrs
  • Guided walking safari to observe endangered white rhinos up close in their natural habitat
  • Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving at Nile Safari Lodge in the late afternoon
  • Check in, enjoy a welcome drink, and relax with sweeping river views
  • Dinner at the lodge
  • 🛏️ Nile Safari Lodge | 🍽️ Lunch, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the lodge
  • Transfer to Paraa jetty: ~30 min
  • Private boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife
  • Watch the powerful falls from below before hiking (optional) to the top for panoramic views
  • Return to lodge in the afternoon for pool time or relaxation
  • Dinner at the lodge
  • Early breakfast at the lodge
  • Transfer to park gate: ~20 min
  • Morning game drive in the Buligi sector — look for lions, giraffes, leopards, elephants, and buffalo
  • Picnic lunch in the park
  • Afternoon wildlife viewing or optional visit to the delta area for birding and aquatic wildlife sightings
  • Return to lodge for sunset drinks and dinner
  • Breakfast at the lodge
  • Morning at leisure before departure
  • Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for onward travel
  • Transfer time: ~5 hrs to Kampala / ~6 hrs to Entebbe
  • Accommodation on a bed and breakfast

  • All land transfers

  • Stonetown Guided Tour
  • Boat excursion to Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Safari Blue
  • Visit a Spice Farm
  • Guide fee & entrance fee

  • All government taxes

  • Tips for your guide

  • Return flight to Zanzibar

  • Alcoholic/soft drinks during your stay in Zanzibar

  • Laundry

  • Anything of personal nature

Why Book With Us?
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Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.

A private departure can be arranged at any time according to your individual travel dates for highest flexibility. A group departure has a planned schedule on a specific date and let you share some costs while travelling. So if you are on a budget and want to meet friends from all over the world you can join one of our groups.

Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.

Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have  to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.

*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:

  • until 4 weeks prior to departure – 30% Cancellation Fee
  • 4-2 weeks prior to departure – 50% Cancellation Fee
  • 2-1 weeks prior to departure – 75% Cancellation Fee
  • less then 1 week prior to departure – 100% Cancellation Fee: The company reserves the right to cancel any tour at its sole and absolute discretion, without prior notification in instances where this is unavoidable. However, in that case the company agrees to refund all money that has already been paid by the client. This shall be the company’s sole responsibility to the client and no claim for any damages, howsoever arising, shall accrue against the company.
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