3-Day Murchison Falls safari

The Big Five Safari

Game parks in Africa where you can see the Big Five are few. A Murchison Falls safari offers a rare opportunity to see lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo. Rhinos are on the way to the park.

You will also find many other wildlife species. The park features breathtaking waterfalls along the Nile, providing a unique African experience.

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Taking a three-day trip to Murchison is ideal for visitors with limited time. To explore Uganda’s largest national park, spend at least five days in Murchison. Areas of interest include

  • Karuma Falls,
  • Albert Delta
  • Murchison Falls
  • Paraa
  • the White Nile
  • Heart of Murchison
  • Buligi Peninsula
  • Budongo Forest Reserve
  • Kaniyo Pabidi and
  • Rabongo Forest.

3-Day Murchison Falls Tour Overview:

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala to Murchison Falls

Day Two: Safari game drive and boat trip

Return to Kampala/Entebbe on the Third Day.

3-Day Murchison Safari Details:

Day 1: To Murchison and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your trip to Uganda’s top national park starts in either Entebbe or Kampala. Based on where you’re picked up, the 3-day safari starts after breakfast at your hotel. The approximately 300 km drive from Kampala to Murchison (Paraa) takes about 4 to 6 hours. There are few stopovers along the way. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the first stopover.

At the sanctuary, we will have a guided tour to see the rhinoceros and enjoy lunch. After this memorable encounter, we’ll head to the park. We can take either the Masindi route or the Karuma Falls route to our booked place.

  • Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Murchison River Lodge
  • Fort Murchison Safari Lodge, or your preferred choice.

Along the park’s highway, we will spot various animals as we head to our overnight stay.

Day 2

Murchison Falls Safari along the Nile River and a game drive.

A boat trip along the Nile to the top of Murchison Falls is exciting. Water birds, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses are common residents of the Nile River. The climax of the safari is an afternoon game drive. We will see the most exciting wildlife in the northern part of the park, above the Victoria Nile.

Lions, buffalo, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes are abundant in this savannah park. It’s filled with Borassus palm trees.

Murchison Falls National Park is a gem. It’s perfect for those who can spend more time exploring. You can trek for chimpanzees in Kaniyo Pabidi Forest. Then, visit Buligi Peninsula. Also, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Albert Delta, where many species breed.

After the evening game drive, we return to the lodge for dinner and rest through the night.

Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

On the third day of our safari, we will check out of the lodge early in the morning to head to Kampala/Entebbe. On the way back, we’ll drive through the park. We’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Murchison. We will drive back to the airport or lodge of choice at the end of the safari.

Murchison Falls tour cost.

Starting price is US$1050 per person.

US$1050 per person in a group of four people and above, whereas US$1,650 is for one person traveling alone.

Safari Inclusions

  • Park fees
  • Guides/park rangers
  • English-Speaking Guide and Driver
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Fuel
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Wi-Fi Internet on board.
  • Where to stay during the 3 days
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Airport transfer

Tour Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Visa
  • Tips