Is camping equipment provided for this safari?

Yes, all camping gear, including tents and sleeping equipment, is provided as part of the tour package.

How physically demanding is the rhino tracking at Ziwa?

It’s a short walk on flat terrain, but the distance depends on where the rhinos are grazing. Most visitors manage it comfortably, though closed shoes and sun protection are recommended.

Will I see the Big Five on this trip?

You’ll almost certainly see elephants, buffalo, and giraffes. Lions are regularly spotted on the northern plains, and rhino tracking guarantees a sighting at Ziwa. Leopards are more elusive.

Are vegetarian or vegan meals available?

Yes. Red Chilli Rest Camp can cater to vegetarian and vegan diets with advance notice. Just let us know your preferences when booking.

Is the camping experience basic or comfortable?

Red Chilli Rest Camp offers a range of setups—from basic tents to en-suite bandas. While it’s not luxury, it’s clean, safe, and well-run, with a bar, restaurant, and hot showers.

Can I upgrade to lodge accommodation instead of camping?

Yes, lodge upgrades can be arranged on request for travelers seeking more comfort.

3 Day Murchison Falls Camping Safari | Rhino Tracking & Boat Cruise

A three-day Uganda safari through Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking, game drives, and a Nile cruise.

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This compact yet exhilarating journey takes you deep into the heart of Uganda’s largest national park—Murchison Falls—where raw terrain meets roaring water and wildlife roams freely.

Over three days, you’ll track rhinos on foot, camp under the stars, and drift down the Nile past crocodiles, hippos, and elephant herds grazing along the banks.

What sets this safari apart isn’t just the density of wildlife or the dramatic scenery. It’s the pacing. The arc of this trip—starting with the silent tension of a rhino encounter and rising to the thunder of the falls—gives each moment weight.

You’re not racing through the bush with a checklist. You’re grounding yourself in a place where nature still commands the tempo.

Highlights

Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Camp beneath the stars at Red Chilli Rest Camp
Sunrise game drive on Murchison’s northern savannah plains
Afternoon boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls
Stand above the Murchison Falls as the Nile explodes through a 7-metre cleft

Day 1 :

Rhinos and Red Earth

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning. As the city thins behind you, the road north cuts through cultivated farmland and open savannah.

Around midday, you’ll stop in Nakasongola for a guided walk through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary—Uganda’s only wild rhino habitat. Tracking these massive animals on foot isn’t just about the thrill of proximity; it’s a reminder of how conservation and courage intersect.

After lunch en route, continue into Murchison Falls National Park. The terrain shifts—acacia woodland, borassus palms, dusty tracks curling toward the river.

Arrive by late afternoon and settle into Red Chilli Rest Camp, your base for the next two nights. The camp is simple but soulful: think firewood crackling under stars, distant grunts from hippos along the riverbank, and a silence so thick it feels like part of the landscape.

Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp (Silver & Gold)

Day 2 :

Savannah at Sunrise, Nile by Afternoon

Rise before first light. The northern plains of Murchison are most alive at dawn. As you cross the Nile by ferry, mist clings to the water and anticipation sharpens.

This side of the park is known for density—herds of elephants grazing beside Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes wallowing in morning mud, warthogs trotting nervously through the bush. Lion sightings here aren’t uncommon, though never guaranteed.

After hours of game viewing, return to camp for a late breakfast and rest. In the afternoon, you'll board a boat for the slow upriver cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. It’s a study in contrast: tranquil drift punctuated by flocks of kingfishers and thick-set crocodiles sunning on muddy banks.

As the gorge narrows, the volume swells—the Nile funnels into a cleft barely seven meters wide, then plummets 43 meters with violent intensity. It’s not a quiet spectacle, and that’s the point.

Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp (Silver & Gold)

Day 3 :

Top of the Falls, Then Home

This morning, you’ll drive to the top of Murchison Falls for a final, striking perspective.

From this vantage point, the full force of the Nile’s descent is laid bare: churning water, swirling mist, and the guttural roar that gives the park its name. It's a fitting end—standing above the very rupture you’ve spent days circling.

From here, you’ll begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon.

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