Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Nile Boat Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
  • 02 Wildlife viewing with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife
  • 03 Game drives across the savanna to spot elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and more
  • 04 Visit the top of Murchison Falls and see the Victoria Nile squeeze through a narrow gap
  • 05 Optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the return to Kampala

Visit Murchison Falls National Park on the shores of Lake Albert in northwest Uganda. The park is known for Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile surges through a narrow gap before plunging over a massive drop. This 3-day tour includes a boat cruise on the Nile to spot wildlife along the banks, game drives across the savanna, and a visit to the top of the falls.

Go on a 3-hour boat ride to the base of the falls, where you can see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Murchison Falls and Nile Boat Cruise

  • Leave Kampala in the morning and drive to Murchison Falls National Park for your safari.

  • Have lunch either along the way or upon reaching the lodge, depending on the timing.

  • Go on a 3-hour boat ride to the base of the falls, where you can see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks.

  • Visit the Great Animal home.

Overnight in Heritage Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Game Drive, Delta Point, and Top of the Falls

  • Have a cup of tea or coffee and then set off for a game drive in the park.

  • See elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and more.

  • Drive the circuits to Delta Point for a cocktail of birds and mammals.

  • Enjoy a relaxed lunch, and then in the afternoon visit the top of the falls.

Overnight in Budongo Eco Lodge Cottage.

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala via Optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Stop

  • After breakfast, set off for the drive back to Kampala.

  • It is possible to make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before reaching Kampala, or add chimp trekking in Budongo Forest before leaving the park.

Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Delta Point

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Delta Point

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals

  • Drinks

  • Accommodation

  • Transport

  • Boating

  • English-speaking Ugandan guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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