This trip is a combination of a wildlife safari at Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; a cultural experience at Ewafe cultural village with Buganda culture; a historical and religious experience at Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine and Gaddafi Mosque at old Kampala; and an urban/Kampala city walk experience to the Independence monument and Nakasero market. At Murchison Falls National Park, you will explore the largest and oldest national park in Uganda with beautiful and world’s world-renowned waterfalls on the river Nile going through it, indigenous wildlife, including African forest elephants, lions, giraffes, African buffaloes, bushbucks, Kobs, crocodiles, waterbucks, oribis, baboons, warthogs, different bird species, and primates. A wildlife safari that gives you a view of all four and Africa’s Big Five en route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. 

Basic Itinerary 

1. >Depart for Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi.

• >Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

• >Top of Murchison Falls.
• >Morning game drive 
• >Afternoon Cruise to the bottom of the falls
• >Transfer to Ewafe Cultural Village.
• >Buganda cultural experience at Ewafe Cultural Village.
• >Kampala city tour.
• >Drop off and End of a tour.

 Day 1 

Depart for Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi. 

At the agreed pickup point, then head out through the historical 1980 guerrilla war areas of Luweero, on Kampala-Gulu Highway. We shall have a stopover in Luweero for roadside snacks and ease.

Along the way we shall be en route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking on foot. You will see from a distance one of the big five animals while enjoying the photography moments.

After that we shall proceed to Masindi in the afternoon and have lunch and relaxation. Later we shall proceed to Murchison Falls National Park via Kichumbanyobo Gate.

Upon entering the park, we shall then drive to the top of the falls, where we shall view the magnificent and most powerful waterfalls in the world: the mighty Murchison Falls and the sister Uhuru Falls at the side. We shall Hike to the top and get the magnificent views of the falls.

After all that, we shall drive and check in to our accommodation facility within the park. 

Meal Plan: Lunch, Supper.

Accommodation: Elephant View Lodge.

Optional: Campfire.

Day 2 

Murchison Falls National Park, morning game drive, boat cruise, and transfer to Hoima Oil City. 

After breakfast, by 06:30 hrs, we shall drive to the River Nile at the bridge crossing point to the Paraa side (Northern Bank) to explore the wild.

Morning Game Drive 

We shall then cross the River Nile to the northern bank of the park, going for our morning game drive for about two and a half to three hours. With a glimpse of over 76 mammal species, including African elephants, leopards, lions, giraffes, African buffaloes, bushbucks, Kobs, crocodiles, waterbucks, kongonis, oribis, baboons, and warthogs, and over 451 species of birds.

 Lunch 

After the Game drive, we shall drive towards Para Village and have lunch at the Student Center and prepare for the afternoon boat cruise at 1400 hrs. 

Launch Cruise to the bottom of the falls 

The boat cruise shall take approximately 2 and a half hours to the bottom of the most powerful waterfalls in the world with a view of some wild animals and birds like hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. After that we shall have 3-hour drive to Hoima oil city and check-in at Miika Echo Resort Hotel for a night rest. 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, supper

Accommodation: Miika Echo Resort Hotel

Optional: Oil City tour, Oil City nightlife, Over night at Miika Echo resort (restaurant & Bar section).

Day 3: Depart Hoima oil city to Ewafe Cultural Village.

After your early morning breakfast at Miika Echo Resort, we shall have a 4-hour journey to Ewafe Cultural Village in Naggalama, Mukono District (along Kayunga Road).

This eco-cultural site celebrates Buganda traditions (Uganda's largest ethnic group). Participate in hands-on activities: traditional cooking of luwombo, fruit/platter tasting, storytelling, pottery, farm tours, fishing, or cultural dances/performances (best on weekends). It's immersive, family-friendly, and focuses on the heritage, food, and cultural well-being of Baganda people.

After all that at Ewafe Cultural Village, we shall travel back to Kampala city and check in to your accommodation.

 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper.

Accommodation: Hotel La Grande.

Optional: Kampala night life.

Day 4 Kampala City tour, End of the tour.

During this city tour your to explore Uganda’s only capital city, Kampala, with a blend of religious martyrdom (Christians), Islamic heritage, and Buganda Kingdom royal/cultural history with urban city feelings throughout this city tour. From your morning breakfast you will transfer to Uganda martyrs’ shrine Namugongo. Start there with a serene basilica and shrine honors the 22 Catholic martyrs who were executed from 1885 to 1887 by Kabaka Mwanga II for refusing to renounce Christianity. The African hut-inspired architecture with 22 copper domes, martyrdom statues/carvings, execution site memorial, peaceful gardens and holy water lake, you will experience all this with site guide explaining to you the history poignantly.

From there you will travel to Gaddafi National Mosque at old Kampala. At the head of central Old Kampala Hill. This grand mosque built in 2006 with Liyan funds is the East Africa’s largest, accommodating 15k-20k worshipers.

The mosque was built with Moroccan-style architecture and intricate carpets, main prayer hall, climb the 272-300 step minaret for panoramic 360-degree views of Kampala city seven hills, glimpses of Lake Victoria, and city bustle.

After the Gaddafi national Mosque tour, you will have your lunch within Kampala city and also have some rest. 

From resting you will dive into a city walk first visiting the Uganda Independence Monument along Nile Avenue road plus a visit to Nakasero local fruit market on footprints of Nakasero hill. You will experience and interact with the local market traders while tasting on some fruits in the market. 

After all we shall end our 4 day wildlife, cultural, historical city tour with a drop off at our agreed drop off point.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions 

• Park activities, entrance fee and charges as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• Accommodation (3 nights) 
• Transport
• Drinking-Water
• English driver guide.
• All Taxes

Exclusions 

• Personal administration requirements 
• Tips
• Other costs outside the itinerary 
• Optional activities like Chimpanzee tracking.
• Souvenirs 
• Hard and Soft Drinks outside the meal

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