Uganda · MURCHISON FALLS SAFARIS

Murchison Falls Safaris: The 15 Best Trips North

26 tours  ·  from $475 a head

The park is six hours north of Kampala, so the length of the trip matters more than the itinerary. These 15 compare the two and three-day runs, which ones include the launch to the foot of the falls, and which break the drive at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary.

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: Rhinos at Zziwa before Murchison Falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

1.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598Our pick

Track rhinos, chimps, lions, and mountain gorillas on an eight-day private Uganda safari with boat trips and full ground transport.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - Day one: Entebbe to Karuma Falls and the park
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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

2.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,300

Review of a 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Entebbe with game drives, Nile cruise, meals, lodge stay, and practical booking advice.

“My safari adventure with Kubwa Five Safaris was nothing short of breathtaking. I was blown away by the sheer majesty of the wildlife, the vibrant culture, and the stunning landscapes. This experience wasn't just a trip – it was a journey of discovRead more”

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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari - Day two: two hours in the park, then two hours on the Nile
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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

3.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $780

Review of a 3-day private Murchison Falls safari with game drives, Nile cruise, meals, airport pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Wow wow wow! I LOVED my experience to Murchison Falls. Robert was so on top of scheduling and sent an itinerary a few days in advance so I knew what we were doing and what time each activity started. Augustine was my host and was so knowledgeable, funny, aRead more”

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3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari - Murchison Falls & Rhinos - Day 2: Game drives across the park
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3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

4.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995

Track rhinos, elephants, lions, hippos, and birds on a three-day Uganda safari through Murchison Falls National Park from Kampala.

“A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide Read more”

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Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls. - Day 1: Rhino Fund Uganda and the walk to see rhinos
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Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

5.Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $970

Spend three days on a private Uganda safari with game drives, a Nile boat trip, Murchison Falls, meals, transfers, and optional rhino trekking.

“I am going to break my review into sections. First I will speak about the tour company Nsheka that ran this tour. I am starting with them because if they did not provide the stellar driver/tour guide Yusuf this trip could easily have been very Read more”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Day 2: Northern plains and the Nile to the falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing - Lunch, then the Nile boat ride to the falls
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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

7.2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $690

Review of a private two-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with game drives, a Nile boat ride, meals, lodging, and optional rhino tracking.

“Extraordinary two days! Learned so much about the nature and the animals. The guide was very intentional about exceeding expectations and so knowledgeable. Logistics to pick up to drop off - all very smooth and pleasant. The area and wildlife is just impressive. Once in a lifetime trip.”

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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda - Starting early from Abayita Ababiri
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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda

8.2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Track rhinos, cruise the Nile, see lions and elephants, and visit Murchison Falls on a fast-paced private Uganda safari for up to three.

“I recently had a nice trip with Inspire African Safaris where I had the best memories of the trip, I had a good game drive by seeing the Africa’s big five and had the best boat cruise on the Albert Nile , the Lodge where we took our rest was the best of all. What a good trip it was”

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2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation - Nile Breeze Lodge and the overnight stop
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2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation

9.2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $750

Review of a two-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala with Ziwa rhino tracking, game drives, Nile boat cruise, and lodge stay.

“Everything we encountered was like in a dream as we saw a leopard and lion in close range while on a game drive in Murchison falls park with Beverly safaris”

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3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting! - Day Two: Game Drive Across the Northern Plains
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3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting!

10.3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,000

Review of a private 3-day Murchison Falls safari with Big Five game viewing, a Nile boat cruise, meals, lodging, and Entebbe transfers.

“We had an amazing experience, our guide was super, we slept in Tilenga lodge, a hotel that was hospitable and we dearly loved the almost everything. Don’t forget to carry mosquito repellent everywhere you go.”

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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience - Murchison Falls: the force of the Nile
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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

11.3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,400

Review of a 3-day private Uganda safari with rhinos, Murchison Falls, Nile cruise, Big Five game viewing, and Budongo Forest chimp tracking.

“I missed part of my tour due to time, yes it was my problem because my bag was missing from the airport, we did all other parts nicely and I surely enjoyed.. At the end my manager Richard gave me back some cash for my missed part eveRead more”

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Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi - Leaving Masindi in a private safari van
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Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi

12.Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $490

Review of the private two-day Murchison Falls safari from Masindi, with Nile cruise, wildlife drives, guides, costs, tips, and practical details.

“We had such an awesome safari experience! May and her colleagues at murchison backpackers were lovely and helpful, and our guide Nicholas was great. We were really lucky and saw so many animals. Overall it was a really special experience that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.”

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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking - Day 3: chimpanzees and forest life in Budongo
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

13.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,000

Review of a 7-day Uganda safari with Murchison Falls, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, Lake Bunyonyi, rhinos, meals, and private transport.

“First, our guide James was awesome. He took care of us and made sure we were comfortable during the entire journey. All of the lodging was adequate. The last two nights at the Gorilla camp and the lake were amazing. The Rhino Sanctuary Read more”

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3 Day Murchison Falls' BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari - Day 1: Rhino tracking at Ziwa before the falls
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

2 Days Murchison Falls safari - Day two: game drives and the Nile
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2 Days Murchison Falls safari

15.2 Days Murchison Falls safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $474Best value

A fast-paced two-day Uganda safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls, with private transport, game drives, meals, lodging, and expert guiding.

“We had a great time with Adam as our tour guide. With him at our side, we managed to keep up with set timelines, felt super safe throughout the whole drive and had a lot of fun seeing a great variety of animals in the park. Overall, it was an amazing experience which we greatly recommend!”

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