Murchison Falls Loop Self-Drive
Duration: 5 days | Difficulty: Easy | Highlights: Murchison Falls, Nile boat cruise, Big Five game drives, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest protected area and home to the world’s most powerful waterfall. The Nile forces through a 7-metre gap creating a spectacular cascade. This loop also includes a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — Uganda’s only wild white rhino population.
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — rhino tracking
- Day 2: Ziwa to Murchison Falls NP — afternoon game drive
- Day 3: Morning game drive + Nile boat cruise to the falls
- Day 4: North bank game drive — lions, elephants, giraffes
- Day 5: Return to Kampala
Recommended Vehicle
Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol — ideal for the long drives and park tracks.