Safari overview

2 days Murchison Falls takes you through a memorable safari game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park in the North-western circuit of Uganda. It is one of the best Uganda short safaris, crafted to offer you an incredible chance to see diversity of wildlife species including buffaloes, warthogs, lions, Jackson’s Hartebeest, elephants, endangered Rothschild giraffes, leopards, water bucks, birds, Oribis, Kobs and others.

The 2 days, 1 night Murchison Falls trip also covers a boat cruise with a chance for you to witness the powerful Murchison Falls as it squeezes itself into a 7m narrow gorge. On a boat/launch cruise, expect to keep an eye on species such as hippos, crocodiles, aquatic birds. This Murchison Falls trip begins and ends in Kampala/Entebbe in Uganda

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Vacate Kampala/Entebbe for Murchison Falls tour-Launch trip

Day 2: Safari game drive & return to Kampala via Luweero

Detailed itinerary 

Day 1: Vacate Kampala/Entebbe for Murchison Falls tour-Launch trip

Early in the morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and after, leave Entebbe/Kampala for 2 days Murchison Falls trip in the North-western circuit of Uganda. Accessing Murchison Falls N/Park will be on Kampala-Gulu Highway-about 5-6 hours and brief stopover will be had in Luweero to purchase some fresh fruits. Proceed to Murchison Falls National park (MFNP)-enjoy the cool weather at Kaniyo-Pabidi forest.

Check into the lodge where you will have a relaxed lunch and later, you have 2:00pm Launch/boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. Head towards the bottom of Murchison Falls while keeping an eye on interesting creatures such as basking Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, aquatic birds (including cattle egrets, kingfishers, skimmers, fish eagles, bee eaters) and others. A trek to the top of the Murchison Falls for incredibly panoramic view and later, pick up by the driver guide for transfer back to the lodge for overnight stay.

Where to stay

• Budget accommodations: Red Chili Safari Lodge/Heritage Lodge
• Mid-range accommodations: Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge
• Luxury accommodations: Chobe Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 2: Safari game drive & return to Kampala via Luweero

Early morning guided game drive: Have breakfast and after, you have 3-4 hours of guided game drive along the Northern game trails of Murchison Falls N/Park. Expect incredible wildlife sightings of lions, elephants, Rothschild giraffes, water bucks, Oribis, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeest, plenty of birds, warthogs and others. Your magical Murchison Falls game viewing experience will be best done in a 4WD safari car with pop up roof. Return after your guided game viewing experience to check out, then be transferred back to Kampala/Entebbe.

End of the 2 days Murchison Falls in the North-western circuit