Uganda · MURCHISON FALLS SAFARIS

The 15 Best Murchison Falls Safaris

46 tours  ·  from $475

The Nile is squeezed through a gap seven metres wide here, and the park either side of it is the largest in Uganda. These 15 cover the launch to the foot of the falls, the hike to the top and the northern game drives, with prices and how many nights each really needs.

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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles the long road transfers, game drives, boat trips, meals, and lodges. Gorilla and chimp permits cost extra, and the trekking days require moderate fitness.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - Your first wildlife look on day one
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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

Travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, a Nile boat cruise, and views of the falls. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and birds. Meals, two nights of lodging, and round-trip transfers are included. Guides such as Joel, Silas, Joseph, and Peter have led past departures.

“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: game drives across Uganda’s largest park
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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

3.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

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

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Hike to the falls, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes on game drives, then cruise the Victoria Nile for hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Robert handles the schedule, while Augustine may host your safari.

“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 1: Rhinos at Ziwa, then the road to Murchison
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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

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk near protected rhinos, visit the top of the falls, ride the Victoria Nile, and search for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, birds, and other wildlife. The private trip includes meals, park fees, two nights of shared accommodation, and Kampala transfers.

“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 one: Kampala to Rhino Fund Uganda
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Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

5.Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

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

Travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park on a private three-day safari with game drives, a Nile Delta boat cruise, meals, lodging, and transfers. Day one can include a two-hour rhino trek at Rhino Fund Uganda for an extra $50. Guide Yusuf is named in the experience details as a standout guide.

“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 1: rhinos before Murchison Falls
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

6.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo. Expect game drives, Nile boat cruises, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, rhino tracking, and a final horse ride. Guides may include Eddy, Reagan, James, Steven, or Wellen.

“Just got home from the 8 day trip with gorillas, chimps and game/boat drives with two friends.”

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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing - The afternoon boat ride to the foot of 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

Leave Kampala at 5:30 am for a private two-day safari to Murchison Falls. You’ll take a boat to the foot of the falls, enjoy evening and early-morning game drives, and look for elephants, giraffes, lions, and birds. Accommodation, meals, transport, and a possible Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop are included.

“This tour was amazing! I highly recommend it, if you’re only visiting once though I’d suggest the five day hour Simba provide too. For myself I plan to return to do the rest as has limited time to tour. This therefore was great for myself. My guRead more”

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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda - Murchison Falls from the top
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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

Set out from Entebbe or Kampala at 6 a.m. for a fast-paced Uganda safari covering Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. You will track white rhinos on foot, see the Nile squeeze through the falls, cruise past hippos and crocodiles, and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and shoebills. Guides may include Joseph, Herman, or David.

“I recently returned from Murchison falls I trip that was really full of fan and people who were very experienced i.e Herman the guide , I hiked to the top of the falls where I got to see the most powerful falls in the world, for the game drive I saw the big five , lions . The trip with Inspire is a must”

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2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation - Entering Murchison Falls National Park
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2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation

9.2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation

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

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park on a private two-day safari. Track rhinos, cruise the Nile to the foot of the falls, hike to the top, and search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and Uganda kobs with guides such as Angello, Joel, or Ronald.

“My entire life had never visited any tropical thick forest that's the Budongo forest where we did chimps trekking.Later we continued to Murchison falls where our guide Joel and Angello took us in the jungles for morning and sun set game drive.Read more”

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3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting! - Day 1: The long road from Entebbe to Murchison Falls
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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

Travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with a guide such as James, Eddy, David, or Elly. Expect long road transfers, a northern-sector game drive, a Nile cruise to the falls, an optional hike, meals, accommodation, and a chance to see lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, and possibly leopards.

“Our Tour guide, Elephant son was the best ever met!! We had lots of fun, since we were able to see so many amazing animals. We look forward to more trips of this kind and i recommend all to try Ngoni Safaris”

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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience - Day two: lions, elephants and the Nile below the falls
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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

Travel privately from Kampala or Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls and Budongo Forest. You get game drives, a Nile cruise, waterfall viewpoints, meals, lodging and transfers. Guides such as Richard and Herman are associated with this operator, but chimp tracking costs extra and needs advance arrangement.

“Overall the trip was amazing. My three-day experience in Murchison Falls was so memorable: I got to see the 4 of the big five that are present in the park (including lions and the elusive leopard), had a wonderful trip along the river Nile, and whaRead more”

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Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi - What the two-day plan can include
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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

Travel from Masindi Backpackers in a private 4x4 safari van with a guide such as Nicholas or Kwezi. The two-day option can include game drives, a Nile boat trip, a hike to Murchison Falls, and an overnight stay. Admission fees and taxes are included, but meals are not.

“I took the 2-day option, which included a sunset game drive, sunrise game drive, boat trip on the Nile river and a hike to the falls. Impressive views, I saw so many different animals: giraffes, antelopes, a lioness, birds, hippos, elephants, baboonRead more”

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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking - Day 1: From Entebbe to the Nile country
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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

You spend seven days with a private guide and driver visiting Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and a rhino sanctuary. Expect game drives, a Nile boat trip, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, included meals, and long road transfers. Guides James and Stanley are praised for care, safe driving, and sharp animal spotting.

“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: Ziwa rhinos and the first view of the falls
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

14.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,000

Spend three days exploring Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, beginning with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You’ll take game drives, cruise to the base of the falls, watch hippos and crocodiles, and sleep two nights in included accommodation. Guides such as David, Sperito, and Amos have led past trips.

“Absolute perfection from start to finish. I can’t recommend this tour and this company highly enough. I had just a few days added to a business trip and Regina at Pamoja helped me plan a fantastic solo itinerary to Murchison. As a solo female traveller I always felt safe and Read more”

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2 Days Murchison Falls safari - Day 1: The long road from Kampala to the falls
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2 Days Murchison Falls safari

15.2 Days Murchison Falls safari

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

You’ll travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide such as Augustine, Adam, or Emmanuel. Expect long road transfers, a game drive, impressive falls, meals, accommodation, and the chance to add or confirm a Nile cruise before booking.

“It was an amazing experience to see the rhinos, the impressive water falls, lions, giraffes and much more. All the guides from AAT knew everything about the animals and the whole journey was perfectly organised. We will certainly come back!”

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