Tours
2 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari
Intro
You’ll embark on an unforgettable 2-day safari adventure to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. This safari offers a perfect blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls. From game drives to boat cruises on the Nile River, each day is packed with exciting activities and opportunities to witness Uganda’s incredible biodiversity.
Route
Start Kampala (Day 1)
Day 1 Murchison Falls NP
End Kampala (Day 2)
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses luxury lodges.
Guided tour
You will be picked up very early in the morning by your tour guide who will take you to Murchison Falls National Park and the park staff will guide you on how to undertake this tour.
Can start any day
If permits are available, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this tour.
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities
Game drives & Boat trip
Game drives
Pop-Up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around
Open-sided 4×4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking
Pick up and drop off
You will be picked up from your hotel to go for the tour and dropped off to your hotel after the tour.
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala at 7:00 am. He will also brief you about your 2-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours (about 300 km). You’ll enjoy the scenic views of the Ugandan countryside. You’ll make a brief stop in Masindi town for refreshments and lunch at a local restaurant or café.
1:00 PM: You’ll arrive at Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll head on an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. This 2-3 hour cruise offers views of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. The boat takes you to the base of Murchison Falls, where you can witness the rush of water.
6:00 PM: If time permits, you’ll embark on a short evening game drive in the northern sector of the park. Look out for lions, giraffes, antelopes, and more as they become active in the cooler evening hours.
7:30 PM: You’ll check into Paraa Safari Lodge which is a luxury lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2
Morning Game Drive, Top of the Falls & Return to Entebbe
6:30 AM: You’ll start your day with an early morning game drive. This is the best time to spot predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas, as well as elephants, giraffes, and Uganda kobs. The morning light also makes for excellent photography opportunities.
9:30 AM: You’ll return to Paraa Safari Lodge for a hearty breakfast and check out.
Mid-Morning:
10:30 AM: You’ll drive to the top of Murchison Falls. Here, you’ll witness the Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge and plunging 43 meters into the “Devil’s Cauldron.” The views are breathtaking, and the sound of the rushing water is unforgettable. Take time to explore and take photos.
Afternoon:
You’ll begin your journey back to Kampala. You’ll stop for lunch en route in Masindi or at a convenient spot along the way.
6:00 PM: You’ll arrive in Kampala. On arrival in Kampala, your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Important to Note
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older.
Rate Per Person
| Start Dates | Solo 1 room |
2+ people Sharing rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | $1,024 | $608 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | $1,024 | $608 |
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)