Discover What is unique about Murchison Falls National Park
Safari Overview
Travel Highlights
Safari Rates
Safari Features
Getting There
Safari Overview
This 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Uganda is classified with Savannah grasslands and the Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into two (the northern and southern banks). It is home to over 451 bird species, 76 mammal species, a big number of Nile crocodiles, and above all the magnificent & thunderous Murchison Falls squeezing their way through a gorge that is 8m wide. That said, you will have an opportunity to enjoy both our Uganda safari game drives and the boat cruises along the Nile River.
Uganda 
Parks In this Trip
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Murchison Falls National park
You will experience a boat cruise on the Nile, spotting animals on the banks, as well as embark on two game drives on the savannah and to the top of the impressive falls. You will also take part in an exciting trek for rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
What to Expect at Murchison Falls National Falls
Travel Highlights
Day 1: Drive to Murchison falls National Park – Hike to the Top of the Falls through Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive through the park and Boat Ride on the Victoria Nile.
Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive through the park and return to Kampala.
Safari Rates
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 | s/p* | $737 |
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | s/p* | $737 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | s/p* | $737 |
*s/p= Special Order. This tour is for solo travelers with special order.
Important to Know
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Safari Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Getting There
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe / Pickup Location
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB – Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Price includes/excludes
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional).
- Drinking Water
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
Detailed Itinerary
→ Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park Via Zziwa Rhino Sactuary
Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will leave Kampala in the morning and start your safari to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will have a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where they are working hard to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda. Here you will go on a trek to see these impressive animals.
After this visit, you will continue your journey with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Upon arrival at Murchison Falls National Park, you will check in at Pakuba Lodge, settle in, enjoy dinner, and then turn in for the night.
Accommodation options; Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli(Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury)
Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
→ Day 2: Morning game drive and a Boat cruise along the Nile
Experience it All in Murchison Falls
On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see very many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks and birds among others.
After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls.
You could opt to go for hiking to the top where you will meet your driver guide who will drive you back to the lodge. Have dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation options; Heritage Lodge/Red Chilli(Budget), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge(Mid-range), Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge(Luxury)
Meal Plan; Full Board- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
→ Day 3: Departure [END OF SAFARI]
Wildlife sighting in Murchison Falls