A short but intense tour and safari in Uganda, to discover the beauties of Murchison Falls National Park, will give you unique and memorable emotions. Thanks to amazing boat cruises and game drives on board of 4x4 vehicles, you'll admire the wildlife of this wonderful natural park in Africa and enjoy the verdant, lush and amazing landscapes. In addition, admiring Murchison Falls from their top, you'll understand the strength and force of nature. You'll hear the ground rumbling and the power of falling water will amaze you.

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A short but intense tour and safari in Uganda, to discover the beauties of Murchison Falls National Park, will give you unique and memorable emotions. Thanks to amazing boat cruises and game drives on board of 4x4 vehicles, you'll admire the wildlife of this wonderful natural park in Africa and enjoy the verdant, lush and amazing landscapes. In addition, admiring Murchison Falls from their top, you'll understand the strength and force of nature. You'll hear the ground rumbling and the power of falling water will amaze you.

These are the highlights of your holiday in Uganda:

  • Safari in Murchison Falls National Park;
  • Boat cruise to the delta;
  • Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary;
  • Boat cruise on Nile;
  • View of the Falls from the top.

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Kampala
  • End Kampala
  • Countries
    • Uganda
  • City
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kampala
  • Theme Safari
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Kampala - Murchison Falls
    Day 1

    Early breakfast. At 8 am you'll move northwards to Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will have the chance to trek the Rhinos and discover the Uganda's Rhino reintroduction project developed by this sanctuary. Here there are 15 white rhinos and tracking is done on foot and takes about 1 and half hours. After lunch at Masindi Town you'll reach Murchison Falls National Park.

    Visited places:
    • Kampala
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Murchison Falls
    Day 2

    In the early morning you'll set off for a game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. Your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothchild's giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribsi, bushbucks, bohor reed bucks, hyenas and if you are lucky, the leopard. After lunch, you 'll go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Here you will see the River Nile crush through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison falls. While on the cruise you will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs among others. This area is also home to many birds species like the goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. Overnight at your lodge.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Murchison Falls
    Day 3

    Today you'll enjoy another game drive upstream to admire the wildlife you could have missed on the previous day. You've only to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the Nile and of its wildlife. The afternoon is dedicated to a boat cruise trip to the delta and to observe the river Nile as it enters into lake Albert as it continues its 6,000 km journey into the into the Mediterranean Sea. Then, you'll move to the top of the falls, where an awesome and unforgettable experience is provided. Enjoy the landscapes from the top of the stunning Murchison falls where the wonder and the power of nature will amaze you. The ground literally rumbles due to the strength of the waterfalls and the sound is deafening as you watch the falls from above forming sheets of foam making the scene simply awesome. Night game before sleeping.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Murchison Falls - Kampala
    Day

    Breakfast at the lodge. At 9 am you'll cross the river by ferry and drive to the top of the falls to enjoy another memorable experience. Enjoy again the top of the marvellous Murchison falls, natural wonders. Then, after having enjoyed the views and the landscapes for one hours, you'll go head for Kampala. You will carry a packed lunch from the lodge to have on the way. Arrive in Kampala late afternoon and continue to the airport: end of services.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kampala
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • 2 Boat cruises
    • Game drive where applicable
    • Ferry crossing
    • Top of the Falls
    • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
    • Any other items included in the itinerary
    Price does not include
    • International Air tickets and airport taxes
    • Visas
    • Personal insurance
    • Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, telephone calls, etc
    • Any other items which are not included in the itinerary