The 2-day Murchison Falls safari gives you a great chance to enjoy wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park, the largest park in Uganda. On this short tour, you will take part in a guided game drive and a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile River.
A game drive in the park allows you to see many Savannah animals. Some of the wildlife you may spot include warthogs, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, oribis, Uganda kobs, and different bird species.
The main game drive tracks in the park include Pakuba, Victoria, Tebito, Chobe, Buligi, and the Delta game-viewing circuit. Each track offers its own sights and experiences.
Boat cruises are done on the Victoria Nile, either to the base of Murchison Falls or along the delta. These rides give you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, and many birds that live near the water. Your safari begins and ends in Kampala.
2-Day Murchison Falls Safari Highlights
- Visit Murchison Falls National Park, the largest park in Uganda
- Enjoy a guided game drive in the Savannah areas of the park
- Possible sightings of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hartebeests, and oribis
- Explore main game drive tracks such as Pakuba, Victoria, Tebito, Chobe, Buligi, and the Delta circuit
- Take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls or along the delta
- See hippos and Nile crocodiles along the riverbanks
- Spot water birds such as kingfishers, fish eagles, and bee-eaters
- Enter the park through Kichumbanyobo Gate and drive through the countryside
- Stay overnight at a lodge inside or near the park
- Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way back
- Start and end the safari in Kampala
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide
Brief 2-Day Murchison Falls Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Pick-up and drive to Murchison Falls via Kichumbanyobo Gate – Afternoon boat cruise
- Day 2: Morning game drive and return to Kampala – Optional rhino tracking
Detailed 2-Day Murchison Falls Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up and drive to Murchison Falls via Kichumbanyobo Gate – Afternoon boat cruise
After an early breakfast, your safari guide will meet you at your hotel in Kampala. He will give you a short briefing about the trip. Then, pack your luggage into a 4×4 safari vehicle and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
You will drive along the Kampala–Gulu highway for about 6 to 7 hours. You will enter the park through the southern gate, Kichumbanyobo. As you continue through the park, you may see olive baboons and other wildlife along the road.
On arrival, check in at your lodge and prepare for an afternoon boat cruise starting from the Paraa Jetty. This 2 to 3-hour boat ride takes you along the Victoria Nile. You will see Nile crocodiles sunbathing, hippos in the water, and various water birds like kingfishers, fish eagles, and bee-eaters.
When you reach the bottom of the falls, you can take pictures and enjoy the views. After the cruise, return to the jetty and meet your guide, who will drive you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning game drive and return to Kampala – Optional rhino tracking
After breakfast, you will go for a guided game drive lasting 2 to 3 hours. You will explore the northern part of the park, which is home to many Savannah animals. Expect to see buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, warthogs, Uganda kobs, lions, leopards, and several bird species.
After the game drive, return to the lodge, check out, and begin your drive back to Kampala. On the way, you may choose to stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short rhino tracking experience. You will also have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
As you continue the journey, consider buying some fresh pineapples from Luweero town. You will arrive in Kampala in the evening.
End of Safari.
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