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BEST SELLER Our 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda is the best short wildlife safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

In just 2 days, you will complete your Big 5 checklist – see lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes on a game drive and boat cruise in Uganda’s largest park, plus track endangered white rhinos on foot at Ziwa, the only place to see rhinos in the wild in Uganda.

This 2 days Murchison Falls safari also includes a 3-hour boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of the world’s most powerful waterfall, and a hike to the Top of Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge.

✅ Daily Departures ✅ All Fees Included ✅ From $450pp

DAY 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls – Boat Cruise & Top of Falls 6:00 AM START

06:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your guide and start the 5-6 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Luwero triangle with a stopover.

Murchison Falls boat cruise - 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda Murchison Falls National Park game drive

02:00 PM – Nile Boat Cruise (3 Hours): Cruise on Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Spot hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants drinking, buffaloes and 450+ birds. This cruise is the highlight of 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda.

05:00 PM – Top of Falls Hike: 45-min guided hike to the top where the Nile forces through a 7-meter gorge and falls 43m. Feel the ground shake – world's most powerful waterfall!

Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included: Park fees + Boat cruise
DAY 2: Morning Game Drive – Ziwa Rhino Tracking – Return to Kampala BIG 5 DAY

06:00 AM – Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park: Early morning game drive in Paraa – Buligi sector, the best area for Big 4. Look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi and warthogs. Best time for lion sightings on your 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda.

Big 5 game drive in Murchison Falls National Park Lion and wildlife on 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda

09:30 AM – Exit Park & Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: 2.5 hour drive to Ziwa, located along Gulu highway. This is the only place to see wild rhinos in Uganda.

11:30 AM – Rhino Tracking on Foot at Ziwa: 1-2 hour tracking with armed ranger guide. Walk close to southern white rhinos (up to 6 meters), take photos and learn about rhino conservation. Receive your Big 5 completion certificate.

White rhino grazing at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Tourists at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entrance - Big 5 Safari Uganda

01:30 PM – Lunch & Return to Kampala: Lunch at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary restaurant, then 3-hour drive back to Kampala/Entebbe. Drop-off at hotel or airport at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Drive: 5.5 Hours Total Included: Ziwa Rhino Tracking Fees $50

Cost of 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda

Per Person Sharing – Daily Departures – From Price

BUDGET
From $450
Red Chilli / Hornbill
MOST POPULAR
From $580
Pakuba / Murchison River Lodge
LUXURY
From $850
Paraa / Nile Safari Lodge
PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Park entry fees for Murchison Falls
  • 3-Hour boat cruise to base of falls
  • Ziwa Rhino tracking fees ($50pp)
  • Game drive with 4x4 safari vehicle & guide
  • 1 Night accommodation + Meals (1B,2L,1D)
  • Bottled water in vehicle
PRICE EXCLUDES:
  • Tips for guide & ranger ($10-20)
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodge
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned as included
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FAQs – 2 Days Big 5 Safari Uganda

1. Can I really see the Big 5 in 2 days?
Yes. You see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes in Murchison Falls National Park and track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – the only place to see wild rhinos in Uganda. This is the only 2-day safari that guarantees Big 5.
2. What is the best time for this safari?
Dry season – December to February and June to September – is best for game viewing. But this 2 Days Murchison Falls safari runs daily all year round and Big 5 sightings are excellent year-round.
3. What time do you start and end?
Day 1: Pick-up 6:00 AM in Kampala/Entebbe. Day 2: Drop-off 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM same place. We can also drop you at Entebbe Airport for a late flight.
4. Is Ziwa Rhino tracking safe?
Very safe. You walk with an armed ranger guide, stay 6-7 meters from rhinos. 33 southern white rhinos at Ziwa, habituated to humans. No dangerous incident since 2005.
5. What should I pack for 2 days?
Light clothes, long trousers for rhino tracking, hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars and small backpack. Lodge provides bedding and towels.

Why Book 2 Days Big 5 Safari with Semu Gorilla Safaris?

100% Big 5 Guarantee
Only itinerary combining Murchison Falls Big 4 + Ziwa Rhinos. No other 2-day tour offers this.
Licensed & Trusted
Licensed by Uganda Wildlife Authority & Uganda Tourism Board UTB/RTT/TT/2024/101376. Verified on SafariBookings. No hidden costs. From $450.
Daily Departures
Private & group tours daily. Free Kampala pick-up. WhatsApp 24/7 support +256771026496

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From $450 pp – Includes Rhino Tracking $50 fee. Limited lodges in high season.

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