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3 Days Murchison Falls Safari

3 days Uganda 3 days planned

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$890 per person, twin share

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Price per person

Rates below are for this 3-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$1,139per person

$2,277 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$1,436
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$1,139
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$990
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$911
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$842

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Boat cruise
Top of the Falls
Game drive

Day 1
Kampala to Murchison Falls Nat Park via Ziwa Rhino →
Your adventure begins at 8 am when you transfer from Entebbe to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to the only wild rhinos in Uganda. Rhinos became extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for black and white rhinos. During our 2 hours at the sanctuary, we will see these creatures roaming around the 7,000 hectares of land and see their daily interactions. As you leave the rhinos behind, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, on the shore of Lake Albert where the River Nile roars through a narrow gap creating the Murchison Falls.
Full day details →
Morning
Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa.
Afternoon
Continue to Murchison Falls and check in.
Good to know · Bring binoculars for game viewing.
Day 2
Fullday Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise →
Wake up to an exhilarating start to the day as you embark on a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffe, and other wildlife. This Murchison Falls safari does not stop on the land because, in the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the iconic River Nile where, if you’re lucky, you’ll have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and an array of rare birds. You will see for yourselves the point where the River Nile joins Lake Albert, which is one of the major highlights of this trip. Feel the immense power and force of the falls as the spray hits your face and you will listen to the deafening roar of the water. At the end of the boat trip, you will hike the famous ‘Top of the Falls’ where you will have spectacular views of the Murchison Falls along the Nile River, a perfect photo opportunity for the budding photographers.
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Morning
Big-game drive on the northern bank.
Afternoon
Boat cruise to the base of the falls.
Good to know · Hike to the top of the falls available on return.
Day 3
Return to Kampala →
Morning Top of the hike visit and enroute game drive, then drive back to Kampala/Entebbe.
Full day details →
Morning
Optional top-of-the-falls hike.
Afternoon
Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport.
Good to know · Allow 6 hours for the drive.

From the trail

Moments from this safari

Gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Uganda

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Uganda

Travelling in Uganda

Visas & entry: Apply online in advance at the Uganda e-visa portal (USD 50 single entry) — approval letters are checked on arrival. Yellow fever certificate is a legal entry requirement. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.
Arrival gateway: Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 40 km from Kampala on Lake Victoria.
Permits: Gorilla permits cost USD 800 per person and chimpanzee permits USD 250 (Kibale). Permits are date- and sector-specific, limited to 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day, non-refundable once issued, and must be secured months ahead for peak season.
Best time to travel: June–September and December–February are the drier trekking months with firmer forest trails. March–May and October–November bring rain but greener forests, fewer people and lower lodge rates.
Health & vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory. Malaria prophylaxis essential. Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking requires you to be free of flu or other transmissible illness on the day — a cold can mean you're turned back to protect the apes.
Money & payments: Ugandan Shilling (UGX). USD widely accepted for permits and lodges (notes 2009 or newer, unmarked). ATMs in Kampala, Entebbe, Fort Portal and Kabale; carry cash for the south-west.
Weather & climate: Equatorial and mild: 24–28°C by day, cool and often wet at Bwindi altitude (1,500–2,600 m) with nights around 12°C.
Connectivity: Good 4G along the Kampala–Fort Portal–Kabale corridor; forest lodges rely on satellite or solar Wi-Fi that can be slow.
Tipping guideline: Gorilla trekking: USD 15–20 per guest for the ranger team, USD 15–20 per porter (hiring one is strongly encouraged — it supports local families). Driver-guide USD 15–20 per day.
What to pack: Long sleeves and trousers for nettles, waterproof hiking boots with ankle support, gardening gloves, rain jacket, gaiters, insect repellent, 30–35 L daypack with a rain cover, and a dry bag for camera gear.
Local etiquette: Keep 7 m from gorillas, no flash photography, and a maximum of one hour with a family. Ask before photographing people or Batwa community members.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.