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Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile rushes through a narrow gorge, in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. An aerial view of Murchison Falls and the Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. The savannah at sunset with an acacia tree in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. An elephant in the grassland in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. A tourist boat cruising the Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, with spray from the falls in the distance. A male lion resting in tall grass in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. The Nile river with spray from the falls visible in the distance in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
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Uganda · Murchison Falls National Park

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

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  • Duration3 days, 2 nights
  • Start & endKampala or Entebbe
  • Travel stylePrivate, tailor-made
  • Activity levelEasy

Overview

Game Drives, the Nile and the Mighty Falls

Discover the wild beauty of northern Uganda on a three-day safari in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park, known for its diverse wildlife, savannah landscapes, rich birdlife and the mighty Victoria Nile.

The safari combines game drives across the park’s open grasslands with a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge, and a visit to the top of the falls for panoramic views.

Best forFamiliesFirst-Time VisitorsWildlife Lovers
DestinationsMurchison Falls National Park

Highlights

  • Murchison Falls: Witness the dramatic point where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
  • Wildlife encounters: Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes.
  • Game drives: Explore the park's expansive savannah landscapes.
  • Nile boat cruise: See the park's wildlife from the water on the Victoria Nile.
  • Hippos & crocodiles: See these iconic Nile residents up close.
  • Birdwatching: Discover the rich birdlife along the river and across the park.
  • Scenic landscapes: Experience one of Uganda's most spectacular wilderness destinations.
  • Optional rhino tracking: Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way, by arrangement.

Itinerary

Day by Day

3 days · 2 nights
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  • Tour durationAbout 6 hours by road
  • Tour distanceAbout 305 km
  • AccommodationSafari lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park
  • MealsLunch & dinner

Begin your safari with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, travelling north towards Murchison Falls National Park. The road takes you through busy towns, rural communities and open countryside, with a stop for breakfast or refreshments along the way.

If you wish, you can add a rhino tracking stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way. It is optional, needs extra time and may affect your arrival time at the park. After a lunch stop en route, you enter Murchison Falls National Park and, if time allows, enjoy a short evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelopes.

You then continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

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  • Tour durationMorning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
  • AccommodationSafari lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & dinner

Wake up early and head into the savannah for a morning game drive in the northern sector of the park. Your driver-guide helps you search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kob and other antelope, and for lions and other predators resting or moving through the grasslands. The early hours are also the best time for photography.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation, then enjoy lunch before the afternoon’s adventure.

In the afternoon you cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos and Nile crocodiles along the riverbanks, look out for elephants coming down to drink and bathe, and spot African fish eagles and other water birds. At the base of the falls you feel the power of the Nile as it forces its way through the narrow gorge, before the return cruise and an evening of dinner and rest at your lodge.

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  • Tour durationAbout 6 hours by road
  • Tour distanceAbout 305 km
  • MealsBreakfast & lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge on your final morning in the wilderness, then drive to the top of Murchison Falls. Here the Nile thunders through the narrow gorge, and the viewpoints give you panoramic views of the river and the surrounding landscapes, with plenty of time for photographs.

After the visit, leave the park and begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch along the way. You arrive in the afternoon or evening, depending on road conditions and the stops you make, and your Murchison Falls safari ends with memories of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes and the mighty River Nile.

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This itinerary is a guide. Driving times depend on road and weather conditions, and park rules and boat cruise timings can change the schedule.

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Tour Details

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  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation for 2 nights at a selected safari lodge
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Murchison Falls National Park entry fees
  • Game drives as indicated
  • Victoria Nile boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Visit to the top of Murchison Falls
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • All activities specified in the itinerary
  • Applicable government taxes and fees
  • International flights
  • Uganda entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and other personal beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Activities not specified in the itinerary
Day 1Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryA stop on the way to the park, by arrangement. It needs extra time and may affect your arrival time.

Not included in the price unless your confirmed itinerary lists them.

Murchison Falls can be visited all year. The drier months, December to February and June to September, usually make game drives easier, while the rest of the year is greener with more rain.

DifficultyEasy

This is an easy safari. Game drives and the boat cruise are done seated, and the main effort is the long drive on the first and last day.

  • Comfortable, light clothing and walking shoes
  • A hat and sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars
  • A camera

Most visitors need a visa for Uganda. Check your own requirements well before you travel, and speak to your doctor about recommended vaccinations and malaria prevention.

Park entry fees support the national park and its conservation work. Animals are wild, so follow your guide’s instructions, keep a safe distance and stay within the designated viewing areas.

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