Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Budongo Forest Hike

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the mighty Nile River explode through the narrow cleft of Murchison Falls
  • 02 Get close to hippos, crocodiles, and other thirsty wildlife on a boat safari up the Nile
  • 03 Go eye-to-eye with elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and antelopes on a game drive
  • 04 Hike through Budongo Forest, known for its rich biodiversity and tropical birdlife
  • 05 Follow the "Royal Mile," one of the best birding locations in East Africa

Embark on a journey through Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile River explodes through a narrow cleft to form the spectacular falls. Experience a boat safari and game drive to encounter hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and abundant birdlife. Continue to Budongo Forest for a rewarding hike among monkeys, tropical birds, butterflies, and remarkable biodiversity.

Embark on a journey through Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile River explodes through a narrow cleft to form the spectacular falls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Entebbe to Murchison Falls and the Nile

  • The mighty Nile River divides the park into its north and south sections. At the spectacular Murchison Falls, the world's longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment and plunges into a frothing pool 43 m below. As the river attracts large numbers of game, a boat safari up the Nile provides the perfect opportunity to see and photograph the animals here.

  • Carefully watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, apes, and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts, head to the bottom of Murchison Falls as it approaches with a thunderous sound. By car or after a short hike, reach the

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Day 02

Game Drive in the Northern Section

  • Most of the park's wildlife is found north of the Nile, which is why all game drives take place on the tracks in the northern section. A game drive in the park allows you to be eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom, featuring elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelope, and many bird species.

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Day 03

Budongo Forest Hike and Birdwatching

  • Budongo Forest is located in the south of Murchison Falls National Park. It is known for its impressive biodiversity, with more than 20 mammal species, 350 bird species, 250 butterfly species, and over 450 plant species.

  • During a hike in this forest, see red-tailed, blue, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, as well as hundreds of tropical birds and butterflies. Birdwatchers should follow the

Murchison Falls' frothing pool, Nile River boat safari, Budongo Forest hikes

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls' frothing pool, Nile River boat safari, Budongo Forest hikes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All parking and entry fees

  • All game drives

  • Transportation

  • Accommodation

Know before you go

  • This safari can be tailor-made.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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