Overview
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Start & End: Entebbe or Kampala
Discover the raw power and untamed beauty of Uganda’s largest national park. This exclusive 3-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park combines dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and refined comfort. From the thunderous Nile crashing through the world’s most powerful waterfall to private game drives across golden savannah plains, this journey delivers an authentic yet elegant African safari experience.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2 – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Day 3 – Morning Safari & Return
Ideal For
- Travellers seeking a short yet immersive luxury safari
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting Big Five-style sightings in a limited time
- Couples and honeymooners looking for a romantic wilderness escape
- First-time visitors to Uganda
- Clients combining this safari with gorilla trekking or a longer East Africa itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Depart from Entebbe or Kampala in a private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural Uganda with an optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking (optional add-on).
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, visit the top of Murchison Falls where the Nile forces itself through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging dramatically below — an unforgettable natural spectacle.
Overnight in a luxury lodge within or near the park.
Day 2 – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Early morning game drive across the northern sector of the park, known for its rich wildlife populations. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, antelope species, and diverse birdlife.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, embark on a private boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the falls. Observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds along the riverbanks. The cruise concludes at the base of the dramatic waterfall before returning to the lodge.
Overnight in lodge.
Day 3 – Morning Safari & Return
Optional sunrise game drive or relaxed breakfast overlooking the savannah.
After breakfast, depart for Kampala with scenic countryside views. Drop-off at hotel or airport for onward travel.
Accommodation Options
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Nile Safari Lodge
- Baker’s Lodge
All accommodations are selected for privacy, comfort, and environmental responsibility, offering refined service within a pristine wilderness setting.
Price Inclusions:
- Transport in a custom safari 4×4 with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water
Excluded
- International flights
- VISA
- Drinks at hotels/lodges/tented camps
- Laundry service
- Tipping and personal expenses
- All that is not explicitly included
- Insurance
