Uganda · Safari

2-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Nile Launch Cruise

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand at the top of Murchison Falls as the Nile drops into the Devil's Cauldron
  • 02 Cruise the calm Nile waters to the bottom of the world's powerful waterfall
  • 03 Look out for hippos, Nile crocodiles, and the sought-after shoebill stork
  • 04 Track wildlife across Murchison's northern savannah on a morning game drive

Travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park for a short safari focused on Uganda's dramatic Nile scenery and wildlife. Stand at the top of Murchison Falls as the Nile plunges 43 m into the Devil's Cauldron, then cruise to the bottom of the falls while looking out for hippos, Nile crocodiles, and the shoebill stork. The experience also includes a morning game drive through the park's northern savannah tracks for sightings of lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and other wildlife.

Stand at the top of Murchison Falls as the Nile plunges 43 m into the Devil's Cauldron, then cruise to the bottom of the falls while looking out for hippos, Nile crocodiles, and the shoebill stork.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Murchison Falls and Nile Launch Cruise

  • After breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from Kampala or Entebbe, and you will begin the approximately 5-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Along the way, travel through the notable landscapes of Nakasongola, cross the Kafu River, and pass the verdant Budongo Forest before arriving and continuing to the top of the falls.
  • At the top of the waterfalls, encounter the world's longest Nile River as it plunges 43 m below into the Devil's Cauldron. This site offers an extraordinary scene for photography.
  • Afterward, leave this part of Murchison Falls National Park and connect to Paraa Jetty to catch the Nile launch cruise to the bottom of the falls, departing at 2 pm. On the calm waters of the Nile River, enjoy views of aquatic species such as Nile crocodiles and hippos, with the chance of spotting the sought-after shoebill stork.
  • The boat stops at the bottom of Murchison Falls - the world's powerful waterfall - where you can enjoy one of the magical sceneries in Uganda.

After the activity, continue to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

  • At 7 am, head to the adjoining savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park for an impressive morning game drive in the northern part of the park, where you can catch the early wildlife before they disappear to graze and hunt.
  • Follow designated tracks including Buligi, Albert, Queen, and Pakuba, among others, stretching to the delta area and offering remarkable views of wildlife and the surrounding landscapes.
  • After 3 to 4 hours, retreat from the activity and cross by ferry at 11 am before settling in for the drive back to Kampala.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Kampala tour guide
  • Chimp permit per person to be secured and paid up in advance
  • All meals
  • 1 bottle of drinking water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking fees
  • Full-board accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Transportation by a 4 x 4 station wagon

What's Not Included

  • Flight ticket fare
  • Visa fees
  • Tips while on the safari
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned in the safari itinerary

Know before you go

  • This trip can be customised and discounted as per the comfort and choice of the traveller.

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 2 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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