2-Day Murchison Falls Park Safari
This exciting 2-day Murchison Falls safari takes you to the northwest of Uganda, where you explore the country’s largest, oldest, and most visited national park: Murchison Falls National Park. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, the park is named after its star attraction: the majestic Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge and plunges 45 meters below in a spectacular display of nature’s power.
Murchison Falls offers an unforgettable blend of game viewing, scenic boat cruises, and breathtaking natural beauty — all packed into just two incredible days.
The Falls are just one part of the 384,000-hectare Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP). You will have a game drive around the Savannah plains to lookout for the park’s game such as lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, various kinds of antelopes, endangered Rothschild giraffes and many more. The parkishost to over 76 mammal species and 420 bird species.
The park is home to over 76 species of mammals, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species such as Uganda kob, water-buck, and hartebeest, amongmany others. It also hosts reptiles like the Nile crocodile and is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 450 bird species, including the shoebill stork, Goliath heron, Abyssinian ground hornbill, African fish eagle, and a wide range of kingfishers, weavers, and bee-eaters.
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Your adventure begins early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. You’ll embark on a scenic drive to Murchison Falls
National Park with a lunch stopover in Masindi Town.
In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls. This leisurely cruise offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities—expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, anda diverse array of waterbirds, including kingfishers, fish eagles, and herons. For birding enthusiasts, this is a highlight not to miss.
After the boat cruise, you’ll be transferred to your lodge for check-in and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Visit to the Top of the Falls
Wake up early for a morning game drive starting around 6:00 AM or earlier. This is the best time to catch wildlife at its most active, especially the big cats such as lions and leopards, before they retreat from the morning sun. During the drive, you’ll also have the opportunity to spot a variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly hyenas, among many others.
The game drive will take you through several circuits, including the DeltaPoint, where the Nile flows into Lake Albert—another hot spot for bird watching and wildlife sightings.
Afterward, you’ll drive to the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge and plunges 45 meters down with thunderous power. This is a photographer’s paradise and a breathtaking conclusion to your safari. Later in the afternoon, you will begin your return journey to Kampala, arriving in the evening.
Includes:
* Professional English Speaking Guide
* Private transfers in an Air-conditioned Vehicle
* Accommodation for 1 night
* Meals
* Park admission fees
* Game drive
* Boat cruise
* Top of the waterfalls experience
* Soft drinks /snacks on board.
* Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excludes:
* Gratuities
* Alcoholic drinks
* Souvenirs