Murchison Falls is where the Nile explodes through a 7-metre gap in the rift escarpment, then flows calmly into Lake Albert. The park protects 76 mammal species and 451 bird species. We combine boat safari with game drives and optional chimp trekking in Budongo Forest.
Murchison Falls · Wildlife Safaris
Murchison Falls Safari — 3 Days (Uganda)
The Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge — Uganda's largest park protects elephant, lion, giraffe and chimpanzee.
⏱ 3 days
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⛰ Moderate
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💰 $ 890 per person
·# BMS-MURCHISO
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls
- Top-of-the-falls viewpoint
- Big Five game drives
- Optional chimp trekking
- Shoebill stork sightings
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Entebbe → Murchison
Drive 5 hours from Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Afternoon game drive.
Activities: Scenic drive, game drive
Stay: Murchison Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 700 m
Day 2
Full Day Murchison
Sunrise game drive on the northern bank. Afternoon boat safari to the base of the falls.
Activities: Game drive, boat safari
Stay: Murchison Lodge
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 700 m
Day 3
Top of Falls → Entebbe
Morning at top of the falls viewpoint. Drive back to Entebbe for evening flight.
Activities: Viewpoint, transfer
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 700 m
✓ Included
- Park fees
- Driver-guide
- 4x4 vehicle
- 2 nights full-board lodge
- Boat safari
- Game drives
✗ Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
- Optional chimp permit ($150)
- Tips
🎒 What to bring
- Neutral clothing
- Sun protection
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Light rain jacket