Safari Package · Uganda

Murchison Falls Express Safari Murchison Falls Express

A short, high-impact safari to Uganda's largest national park — a rhino walk at Ziwa, a game drive across the northern savanna, and a boat cruise to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls.

🗓️ 2 Nights / 3 Days
👥 Private, 2–6 People
🚙 Private 4x4, Pop-Up Roof
4.7

Safari Overview

🗓️2 Nights / 3 DaysTrip Duration
👥Private, 2–6 PeopleGroup Size
🍽️Full BoardMeal Plan
🗺️Year-round; drier Jun–Sep & Dec–Feb for easier roadsBest Season
🏕️Safari LodgeAccommodation Style
🚙Private 4x4, Pop-Up RoofVehicle

For travellers with only a few days to spare, this itinerary still covers the essentials of Uganda's largest national park: a rare rhino-tracking walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route, a game drive across Murchison's savanna plains, and a boat cruise up the Nile to the base of the falls themselves — where the entire river forces its way through a gap just seven metres wide.

Safari Highlights

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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Walk

A rare on-foot walking safari with Uganda's re-introduced white and black rhino population, en route to the park.

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Murchison Falls Game Drive

Lion, giraffe, buffalo and elephant across Uganda's largest national park.

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Nile Boat Cruise to the Falls

A boat trip along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, with crocodiles and hippos lining the banks.

Experiences on This Safari

Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.

🥾 Falls-Top HikeAn optional 45-minute hike from the base of the falls to the top for a dramatic overhead view · optional add-on
🥁 Mubako Cultural PerformanceAn optional evening of traditional Alur song and dance at a nearby village · optional add-on

Detailed Itinerary — Day by Day

Day
1
Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryZiwa Rhino Sanctuary · Murchison Falls NP

Depart Kampala for the drive north, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a walking rhino-tracking experience before continuing into the park by late afternoon.

Day
2
Game Drive & Nile Boat CruiseFull-Day Game Drive & Boat Cruise

A morning game drive across the park's savanna plains, then an afternoon boat cruise up the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls.

Day
3
Return to KampalaTransfer to Kampala

A final look at the falls from above before the drive back to Kampala.

Safari Pricing

Start DatesSolo2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People7+ People
Standard Season n/a* $1,050 $960 $880 $880 $880 Get Quote

Estimated starting price, per person sharing — confirm current rates before publishing. No public rate was available for a direct comparison on this specific short itinerary.

Where to Stay

Safari Lodge

Murchison Falls Riverside Lodge

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $220–$310 per person / night

What's Included

What's Included
  • Private 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide throughout
  • 2 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary walking safari and Nile boat cruise
  • All park entrance fees
Not Included
  • International flights, Uganda visa and travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Optional falls-top hike or cultural performance
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.

Is Murchison Falls worth visiting on such a short trip?

Yes — the falls themselves and the boat cruise are the single most dramatic sight in the park, and the Ziwa rhino walk is a genuinely rare experience most itineraries skip entirely.

Can this be combined with a gorilla or chimp trek elsewhere in Uganda?

Yes, this works well as an add-on before or after one of our primate-trekking itineraries — ask us about combining it with Kibale or Bwindi.

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