W-01 · Bestseller · Wander and Wonder Tours
Murchison Falls
Classic Wildlife
Safari
3 Days · Nile Cruise · Lion · Elephant · Rothschild's Giraffe
"Murchison Falls National Park — Uganda's largest and most visited national park — delivers classic East African safari thrills in a setting unchanged since Hemingway camped on these banks. The Nile launch cruise to the base of the falls, where the entire river squeezes through a 7-metre gap, is one of Africa's great wildlife journeys."
3 Days / 2 Nights
All Park Fees Included
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
Expert Driver-Guide
All Meals Included
W-01 · Wildlife Safari
Murchison Falls Classic Wildlife Safari
From
$1,030
or $86 / month over 12 months
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Vehicle
Private 4×4 Safari
Departures
Daily, year-round
Group Size
1–8 travellers
No deposit required to enquire.
Monthly payment plans available.
Monthly payment plans available.
5,000+
Large mammals
in the park
in the park
451
Bird species
recorded
recorded
43 m
Falls drop
height
height
$1,030
All-inclusive
per person
per person
01
Location & Key Highlights
Location
Murchison Falls National Park — northwestern Uganda, Uganda's largest national park at 3,893 km². Set astride the Victoria Nile, where Africa's greatest river forces through its narrowest gorge.
Wildlife Highlights
Game drives for lion, Rothschild's giraffe, elephant, buffalo · Nile launch cruise to the base of Murchison Falls · Murchison Falls viewpoint walk · Shoebill stork search · Delta birding
02
Itinerary — Day by Day
01
Day
Arrival into the wilderness
Kampala / Entebbe → Murchison Falls NP · 305 km
Early morning departure from your Kampala or Entebbe hotel. Drive north on the Kampala–Gulu highway through Uganda's Buganda countryside and the expansive Nile basin. Total drive: approx. 305 km, 5–6 hours.
Optional stop en route: the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Uganda's only wild white rhino population — easily combined for $40pp. Continue into Murchison Falls NP. Arrive at your lodge on the Nile bank by early evening. Briefing from your guide, sunset over the river, dinner and overnight.
Lodge options: Paraa Safari Lodge (mid-range, riverside), Pakuba Safari Lodge (budget, park interior), Nile Safari Lodge (mid-range, excellent views).
02
Day
Full safari — game drive & Nile boat cruise
Murchison Falls National Park · Full Day
6:00am — Morning game drive, northern bank. This is Murchison's premier game drive territory. Lion prides are regularly found on termite mounds and under acacia shade. Rothschild's giraffe — one of the world's most endangered giraffe subspecies — stride across open savannah. Elephants move in large family groups. Jackson's hartebeest, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and oribi complete the scene. Leopard are present and occasionally seen at dawn.
Return to lodge for brunch.
2:00pm — The Nile Launch Cruise. Board the launch from Paraa for the legendary 2-hour cruise upriver to the base of Murchison Falls. Hippo pods numbering in the dozens surface beside your boat. Enormous Nile crocodiles bask on every sandbank. African skimmer, pink-backed pelican, goliath heron, giant kingfisher and malachite kingfisher line the banks. At the narrowest point of the Nile, your boat enters the spray zone — 300 cubic metres per second forcing through a 7-metre gap, plunging 43 metres.
Return to lodge. Sundowner. Dinner and overnight.
03
Day
Falls viewpoint & return
Murchison Falls NP → Kampala / Entebbe · 305 km
After breakfast, walk to the top of Murchison Falls — a 15-minute guided walk from the car park gives you the view from above, looking into the gorge where the Nile erupts. For photographers, the spray and force is extraordinary at this angle.
Optional: morning delta birding walk in the Murchison delta wetlands — shoebill stork territory.
Depart mid-morning for the return drive south to Kampala or Entebbe (approx. 5 hours). Arrive by evening. Flight connections: book no earlier than 8pm.
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Included & Excluded
Included in Package Price
- 2 nights accommodation (budget/mid options)
- All meals — Day 1 dinner through Day 3 lunch
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle + professional driver-guide
- Nile launch cruise to Murchison Falls base
- All Murchison Falls NP entry fees
- Murchison Falls viewpoint walk
- Mineral water throughout safari
- 24/7 WhatsApp support — +44 7826 805254
- All government taxes and levies
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50 — evisa.go.ug)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal spending money
04
Frequently Asked Questions
What wildlife can I expect to see?
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Murchison Falls NP holds over 76 mammal species. On almost every game drive you will see elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and Jackson's hartebeest. Lion sightings are frequent — 3–4 prides regularly patrol the northern bank. Buffalo herds are common. Leopard is possible but elusive. The Nile cruise virtually guarantees hippos, crocodiles, and extraordinary waterbirds.
Can I add rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary?
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Yes — Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is directly on the route from Kampala to Murchison, approximately 175 km north of Kampala. A 2-hour rhino tracking walk on foot with an armed ranger adds approximately $40 per person and 2–3 hours to Day 1. Contact us when booking to arrange. It completes Uganda's Big 5 list on a single safari.
How does the monthly payment plan work?
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At $1,030 per person, this safari costs $86/month over 12 months — less than many monthly subscriptions. No interest, no credit checks. Email info@wanderandwonderug.com or WhatsApp +44 7826 805254 to start your plan. We confirm availability and hold your dates once the first payment is received.
What is the best time of year to visit?
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Murchison Falls is excellent year-round. The dry seasons (June–September and December–February) concentrate wildlife around water and offer the best game drive conditions. The green season (March–May, October–November) brings lush scenery, lower prices, and outstanding birding. The Nile cruise is spectacular in all seasons.
Quick Book
Murchison Falls Classic Wildlife Safari
From
$1,030
$86/mo × 12 months
Reserve This Safari
Request a Quote
WhatsApp
No deposit to enquire.
Dates held on first payment.
Dates held on first payment.
What to Bring
- Binoculars — essential
- Sunscreen and wide-brim hat
- Khaki or olive clothing
- Light jacket for the Nile cruise
- Camera with 300mm+ zoom
- Insect repellent
- Light waterproof — boat spray
Safari Rules
- All ages welcome
- Remain in vehicle during game drives
- Life jackets worn on Nile cruise
- No feeding animals
- Follow guide instructions at all times
Monthly Payment Plan
$86 / mo
Over 12 months · No interest
No credit checks required
Start Your Plan
info@wanderandwonderug.com
No credit checks required
Begin Your Journey
"Uganda's wildlife parks are among Africa's most diverse and least crowded safari destinations. From tree-climbing lions to the prehistoric Shoebill, from the world's most powerful waterfall to the Nile at golden hour — your safari is waiting."
W-01 · Bestseller · Wander and Wonder Tours
Murchison Falls
Classic Wildlife
Safari
3 Days · Nile Cruise · Lion · Elephant · Rothschild's Giraffe
"Murchison Falls National Park — Uganda's largest and most visited national park — delivers classic East African safari thrills in a setting unchanged since Hemingway camped on these banks. The Nile launch cruise to the base of the falls, where the entire river squeezes through a 7-metre gap, is one of Africa's great wildlife journeys."
3 Days / 2 Nights
All Park Fees Included
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
Expert Driver-Guide
All Meals Included
W-01 · Wildlife Safari
Murchison Falls Classic Wildlife Safari
From
$1,030
or $86 / month over 12 months
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Vehicle
Private 4×4 Safari
Departures
Daily, year-round
Group Size
1–8 travellers
No deposit required to enquire.
Monthly payment plans available.
Monthly payment plans available.
5,000+
Large mammals
in the park
in the park
451
Bird species
recorded
recorded
43 m
Falls drop
height
height
$1,030
All-inclusive
per person
per person
01
Location & Key Highlights
Location
Murchison Falls National Park — northwestern Uganda, Uganda's largest national park at 3,893 km². Set astride the Victoria Nile, where Africa's greatest river forces through its narrowest gorge.
Wildlife Highlights
Game drives for lion, Rothschild's giraffe, elephant, buffalo · Nile launch cruise to the base of Murchison Falls · Murchison Falls viewpoint walk · Shoebill stork search · Delta birding
02
Itinerary — Day by Day
01
Day
Arrival into the wilderness
Kampala / Entebbe → Murchison Falls NP · 305 km
Early morning departure from your Kampala or Entebbe hotel. Drive north on the Kampala–Gulu highway through Uganda's Buganda countryside and the expansive Nile basin. Total drive: approx. 305 km, 5–6 hours.
Optional stop en route: the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Uganda's only wild white rhino population — easily combined for $40pp. Continue into Murchison Falls NP. Arrive at your lodge on the Nile bank by early evening. Briefing from your guide, sunset over the river, dinner and overnight.
Lodge options: Paraa Safari Lodge (mid-range, riverside), Pakuba Safari Lodge (budget, park interior), Nile Safari Lodge (mid-range, excellent views).
02
Day
Full safari — game drive & Nile boat cruise
Murchison Falls National Park · Full Day
6:00am — Morning game drive, northern bank. This is Murchison's premier game drive territory. Lion prides are regularly found on termite mounds and under acacia shade. Rothschild's giraffe — one of the world's most endangered giraffe subspecies — stride across open savannah. Elephants move in large family groups. Jackson's hartebeest, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and oribi complete the scene. Leopard are present and occasionally seen at dawn.
Return to lodge for brunch.
2:00pm — The Nile Launch Cruise. Board the launch from Paraa for the legendary 2-hour cruise upriver to the base of Murchison Falls. Hippo pods numbering in the dozens surface beside your boat. Enormous Nile crocodiles bask on every sandbank. African skimmer, pink-backed pelican, goliath heron, giant kingfisher and malachite kingfisher line the banks. At the narrowest point of the Nile, your boat enters the spray zone — 300 cubic metres per second forcing through a 7-metre gap, plunging 43 metres.
Return to lodge. Sundowner. Dinner and overnight.
03
Day
Falls viewpoint & return
Murchison Falls NP → Kampala / Entebbe · 305 km
After breakfast, walk to the top of Murchison Falls — a 15-minute guided walk from the car park gives you the view from above, looking into the gorge where the Nile erupts. For photographers, the spray and force is extraordinary at this angle.
Optional: morning delta birding walk in the Murchison delta wetlands — shoebill stork territory.
Depart mid-morning for the return drive south to Kampala or Entebbe (approx. 5 hours). Arrive by evening. Flight connections: book no earlier than 8pm.
03
Included & Excluded
Included in Package Price
- 2 nights accommodation (budget/mid options)
- All meals — Day 1 dinner through Day 3 lunch
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle + professional driver-guide
- Nile launch cruise to Murchison Falls base
- All Murchison Falls NP entry fees
- Murchison Falls viewpoint walk
- Mineral water throughout safari
- 24/7 WhatsApp support — +44 7826 805254
- All government taxes and levies
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50 — evisa.go.ug)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal spending money
04
Frequently Asked Questions
What wildlife can I expect to see?
+
Murchison Falls NP holds over 76 mammal species. On almost every game drive you will see elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and Jackson's hartebeest. Lion sightings are frequent — 3–4 prides regularly patrol the northern bank. Buffalo herds are common. Leopard is possible but elusive. The Nile cruise virtually guarantees hippos, crocodiles, and extraordinary waterbirds.
Can I add rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary?
+
Yes — Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is directly on the route from Kampala to Murchison, approximately 175 km north of Kampala. A 2-hour rhino tracking walk on foot with an armed ranger adds approximately $40 per person and 2–3 hours to Day 1. Contact us when booking to arrange. It completes Uganda's Big 5 list on a single safari.
How does the monthly payment plan work?
+
At $1,030 per person, this safari costs $86/month over 12 months — less than many monthly subscriptions. No interest, no credit checks. Email info@wanderandwonderug.com or WhatsApp +44 7826 805254 to start your plan. We confirm availability and hold your dates once the first payment is received.
What is the best time of year to visit?
+
Murchison Falls is excellent year-round. The dry seasons (June–September and December–February) concentrate wildlife around water and offer the best game drive conditions. The green season (March–May, October–November) brings lush scenery, lower prices, and outstanding birding. The Nile cruise is spectacular in all seasons.
Quick Book
Murchison Falls Classic Wildlife Safari
From
$1,030
$86/mo × 12 months
Reserve This Safari
Request a Quote
WhatsApp
No deposit to enquire.
Dates held on first payment.
Dates held on first payment.
What to Bring
- Binoculars — essential
- Sunscreen and wide-brim hat
- Khaki or olive clothing
- Light jacket for the Nile cruise
- Camera with 300mm+ zoom
- Insect repellent
- Light waterproof — boat spray
Safari Rules
- All ages welcome
- Remain in vehicle during game drives
- Life jackets worn on Nile cruise
- No feeding animals
- Follow guide instructions at all times
Monthly Payment Plan
$86 / mo
Over 12 months · No interest
No credit checks required
Start Your Plan
info@wanderandwonderug.com
No credit checks required
Begin Your Journey
"Uganda's wildlife parks are among Africa's most diverse and least crowded safari destinations. From tree-climbing lions to the prehistoric Shoebill, from the world's most powerful waterfall to the Nile at golden hour — your safari is waiting."