Tour Features

This safari takes you to the mighty Murchison Falls. Expect Big Five sighting but the highlight is the boat trip to the base of the falls. A safari to the Murchison Falls offers the opportunity for Big Five sighting in Uganda. Enjoy the roar of the Murchison Falls and depart for your outbound flight in Entebbe.  You’ll be collected from your accommodation.  Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Boat.

Route & Activities

Uganda

Uganda flag
Start Point
Murchison Falls National Park
End Point
Entebbe

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird Watching4x4 SafariGuided Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1-2
Tilenga Safari Lodge
All Meals Included with Drinks
3
Mid-Range Accommodation
Meals included as per itinerary
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Murchison Falls National Park
    You will leave Kampala in the morning and start your safari to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way you will have a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where they are working hard to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda. Here you will go on a trek to see these impressive animals. After this visit you will continue your journey with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Upon arrival to Murchison Falls National Park you will check-in at Fort Murchison Lodge, settle in, enjoy dinner and then turn in for the night

    Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

    Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Bush Breakfast at top of the falls and Boat Cruise
    As the morning sun casts its golden glow over Murchison Falls National Park, the anticipation for day 2 builds. The day promises a unique and unforgettable experience—a bush breakfast at the falls followed by a scenic boat cruise along the majestic Nile River. The hike through the lush vegetation leads to the breathtaking sight of Murchison Falls, where the powerful cascade of water leaves you in awe. Indulging in a delectable breakfast feast amidst the beauty of nature is a sensory delight. Later, the boat cruise takes you along the Nile, offering panoramic views of the wildlife and serene surroundings. It's a day of immersion in the wonders of nature, leaving you with cherished memories and a deep appreciation for the enchanting beauty of Murchison Falls National Park

    Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Day 3 - Transfer back to Kampala
    After breakfast you will check out and enjoy your last game drive to the park. This gives you a last chance to see the big cats and other wildlife as you head on to visit the top of the falls. This is a magnificent classic highlight of your last day on the safari. You will experience the explosive mass of water at close range as it gushes through a narrow crevice. After this once in a lifetime experience you will leave the park and start the journey to Kampala. End of tour  Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.  You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

Excludes

  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

Excludes

  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Murchison Falls National Park and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Murchison Falls National Park and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Offered By

Turkana Wildlife Safaris

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Size
1-10
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Destinations
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