Uganda · Safari

3-Day Murchison Falls Safari in Uganda with Nile Boat Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a boat ride to the base of Murchison Falls
  • 02 Spot Elephants, Giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and Nile Crocodiles
  • 03 Game drive through Murchison Falls National Park's savanna
  • 04 Visit the top of the falls and see water gush through a narrow crevice
  • 05 Optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before returning to Kampala

Get the best of Murchison Falls National Park on a boat cruise on the Nile while spotting animals along the banks. Enjoy a game drive on the savanna, visit the top of the impressive falls, and look out for Elephants, Giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife in the park. This 3-day tour in Uganda also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities and the option to stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before returning to Kampala.

This is a magnificent classic highlight on our second day, as an explosive dash of water at close range gushes through a narrow crevice.

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 Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Murchison Falls and Boat Ride to the Base

  • Leave Kampala in the morning for the start of your Murchison Falls National Park safari.

  • Have lunch either along the way or after reaching the lodge, depending on time.

  • After arriving in Murchison Falls National Park, set off on a 3-hour boat ride to the base of the falls and see hippos, Nile Crocodiles, Elephants, and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder, this might be your magnet to catch them.

Overnight in Heritage Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Game Drive, Delta Point, and Top of the Falls

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

  • Have the chance to see the big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, and more, as the checklist of mammals reaches 76.

  • Continue browsing the drive circuits to the Delta Point for a cocktail of birds and mammals.

  • Enjoy a relaxed lunch and then visit the top of the falls in the afternoon. This is a magnificent classic highlight on our second day, as an explosive dash of water at close range gushes through a narrow crevice.

Overnight in Budongo Eco Lodge, cottage.

3
Day 03

Return to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Option

  • 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 on chimp trekking in Budongo Forest before leaving the park.

  • Continue on to Kampala as we reach the end of the Murchison Falls National Park safari.

Nile boat cruise, base of Murchison Falls, Delta Point

Where this trip takes you

Nile boat cruise, base of Murchison Falls, 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

  • Transport 4x4

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Boat cruises

  • Guide fees

  • Park fees

  • Gorilla permits

  • Chimpanzee permits

  • Government taxes

  • Water and fruits on board

Know before you go

  • The price depends on the number of people and accommodation level.
  • The accommodation can be adapted to your price range: budget, mid-range, or luxury. A mix is also possible.

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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