Safari Overview

The 3 day/2 nights trip to Murchison Falls is one of our popular road trips that starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.

It’s an ideal package for residents or anyone interested in visiting Uganda’s largest Protected Area.  The road drive is scenic and involves interesting stop-overs with a visit to the top of Murchison falls, game drives and a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park by road.

Day 2: Game Drive & Afternoon Boat ride on the river Nile.

Day 3: Morning visit to the top of the falls. Drive back to Entebbe or Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park; Approx. 6-7 hours’ drive.

Meet at the hotel or residence and start the journey to Murchison falls. Highly recommend early morning departure – 0900 hours latest or earlier.

The journey to the sprawling Murchison falls National Park is filled with mind-blowing countryside views, busy towns and roadside markets. Depending on departure time and traveler’s choice, you may have lunch enroute or proceed to the lodge inside the park arriving in time for lunch.

Murchison Falls National Park is the largest Protected Area in Uganda measuring 3840 square kilometers.  The park sits in the Northwestern part of Uganda and shelters over 76 mammal species that include the big game, over 500 bird species and over 250 butterfly species.

This afternoon, you have an option to either drive to the top of Murchison Falls or have an evening game drive.  The top of the powerful falls is a vantage top point that offers the best opportunity for viewing the perfected Nile’s beauty as it’s forced through a seven-meter cleft in the rocks. The waters plunge 45 meters down, forming a spectacular rainbow. This area forms the best backdrop for photography and appreciating creation!

Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.
Standard inclusions: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Some lodges include drinks but exclude premium/imported wines and spirits.
Standard exclusions: All drinks.

Day 2: Game Drive & Afternoon Boat ride on the river Nile.

Have a cup of your favorite beverage (coffee or tea) and head out for an early morning game drive (starting at 6:00 am, and lasting 3-4 hours). Keep an eye out in the thickets, trees, and ground for rewarding Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for a full breakfast.

Lunch at the lodge.  You will later head out to the jetty for a 2pm boat ride to the bottom of Murchison falls. You will cruise upstream by boat on the calm Victoria Nile, providing an opportunity for getting close to Nile crocodiles as well as Hippos, and lots of Birds. Regular visitors to the riverbanks include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, and a plethora of aquatic birds. The Boat ride on the Nile will take you to the base of the falls just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”.

We usually consider scheduled boats. The type of boat to use (either big or small) is to be determined on the day of the boat trip. Private/exclusive boats are available on payment of supplement.

Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.
Standard inclusions: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Some lodges include drinks but exclude premium/imported wines and spirits.
Standard exclusions: All drinks.

Day 3: Morning Game drive – Return to Kampala/Entebbe.

You may have a relaxed morning or have a morning game drive and look out for more big game. Alternatively, you may visit the top of the falls (if not done on day 1).

Check-out and exit the park. You may have lunch enroute, and proceed Kampala or Entebbe.

If you have a connecting international/regional flight today, ensure it’s scheduled to depart Entebbe no earlier than 1600 hours.

Accommodation options in Murchison Falls National Park.

There’s a variety of accommodation options at Murchison Falls National Park. These range from the luxury to midrange safari lodges/camps. Adventure Consults’ trips are all inclusive with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided. Standard and extra inclusions may differ depending on the category of accommodation chosen.

Here are some of the recommended accommodation options but please get in touch for more if your preferred choice is not listed here.

  • Nile Safari Lodge.
  • Paraa Safari Lodge.
  • Murchison River Lodge.
  • Pakuba Safari Lodge.
  • Sambiya River Lodge.
  • Twiga Safari Lodge.
  • Fort Murchison.