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2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala/Entebbe

from $800

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)

Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.

2 Days

Private or Group

Safari

At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this safari for business travelers, weekend travelers, first-time visitors, residents in Kampala, short-stay tourists, and guests who want wildlife before or after gorilla trekking. It is not suitable for travelers who want a slow luxury safari, guests who dislike early starts, or visitors expecting to see every major animal in only two days.

game-drive-in-murchison-falls-park
Murchison Falls boat ride
Murchison Falls boat ride

DURATION

2 Days

TOUR TYPE

Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari

ACTIVITIES

Game driving, Boat cruising, Bird watching, Photographing,

TRANSPORT

Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle

Overview

The 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala is a short Uganda wildlife tour for travelers who want a real safari experience but have limited time. It takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park, where you enjoy game viewing, the River Nile, and the powerful Murchison Falls within only two days.

This itinerary gives you more value than a simple day trip because you sleep near or inside the park and enjoy the best safari hours. You avoid the pressure of visiting and returning in one day, while still keeping the trip short, practical, and affordable for guests with tight schedules.

Escape the city and uncover the world’s most powerful waterfall alongside untamed African wildlife.

2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala/Entebbe

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 0
$ 10
$ 0

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 0
$ 0
$ 0

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 11
$ 0
$ 0

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Price includes

  • Private safari vehicle and fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kampala
  • Accommodation during the safari
  • Meals as agreed in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park entrance fees where applicable
  • Visit to the top of Murchison Falls, if included in the package
  • Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Nile boat cruise, if included in the package
  • Bottled drinking water during travel
  • All planned transfers between Kampala and Murchison Falls National Park
  • Government taxes included in the package

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
  • Laundry services
  • Any activity not listed in the confirmed itinerary

Where you shall visit

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Highlights

  • • Visit Murchison Falls National Park within only two days.
  • • Enjoy a short Uganda safari from Kampala or Entebbe.
  • • See the powerful Murchison Falls and the River Nile.
  • • Take a Nile boat cruise with chances to see hippos, crocodiles, birds, buffaloes, elephants, and other wildlife near the water.
  • • Enjoy a game drive in search of giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions, and other savannah animals.
  • • Get a practical wildlife safari that fits a weekend or short Uganda visit.
  • • Travel with us on a private guided trip planned around timing, comfort, and value.
  • • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for incredible white rhino encounter.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park and Visit the Top of the Falls

    Your Friendly Gorillas guide meets you at your hotel in Kampala after an early breakfast. After a short briefing, you begin the drive north toward Murchison Falls National Park.

    The route takes you through towns, villages, roadside markets, farmland, and local trading centers. Since this is a short safari, we recommend leaving early so you reach the park with enough time to enjoy the main experience of the day.

    Upon arrival in Ziwa, proceed straight for white rhino tracking and move closer to a Big Five experience. We recommend it for guests who start very early and do not mind a tighter schedule. Later, you stop for lunch along the way, then continue toward Murchison Falls National Park. Depending on arrival time, your guide takes you to the top of Murchison Falls.

    This stop gives you one of the most dramatic views in Uganda. The Nile squeezes through a narrow rocky gap before dropping with force into the river below. For a 2-day safari, this is an important highlight because it gives you the park’s signature experience before the wildlife activities continue.

    After visiting the falls, proceed to your lodge for check-in. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s game drive and boat cruise.

  • Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Nile Boat Cruise, and Return to Kampala

    Wake up early for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. This is one of the most important parts of the safari because wildlife is usually more active during the cooler morning hours.

    Your guide drives through selected tracks while looking for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other savannah wildlife. Depending on animal movement and timing, you may also search for lions or other predators.

    The benefit of this early game drive is that it gives you a real safari experience even within a short itinerary. You enjoy open landscapes, wildlife movement, and the feeling of being inside one of Uganda’s most rewarding national parks.

    After the game drive, you continue to the boat cruise point for the Nile boat safari. This cruise gives you a different kind of wildlife viewing because many animals gather along the riverbanks.

    During the boat cruise, you may see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many bird species. The boat also gives you a calmer viewing angle, which works well for photography and relaxed observation.

    After the boat cruise, you begin the return drive to Kampala. Depending on the final timing, you stop for lunch along the way or arrange a packed lunch from the lodge.

    Your guide drops you at your hotel in Kampala in the evening. This marks the end of your 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Friendly Gorillas Safaris.

    Accommodation:

    Wake up early for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. This is one of the most important parts of the safari because wildlife is usually more active during the cooler morning hours.

    Your guide drives through selected tracks while looking for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other savannah wildlife. Depending on animal movement and timing, you may also search for lions or other predators.

    The benefit of this early game drive is that it gives you a real safari experience even within a short itinerary. You enjoy open landscapes, wildlife movement, and the feeling of being inside one of Uganda’s most rewarding national parks.

    After the game drive, you continue to the boat cruise point for the Nile boat safari. This cruise gives you a different kind of wildlife viewing because many animals gather along the riverbanks.

    During the boat cruise, you may see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many bird species. The boat also gives you a calmer viewing angle, which works well for photography and relaxed observation.

    After the boat cruise, you begin the return drive to Kampala. Depending on the final timing, you stop for lunch along the way or arrange a packed lunch from the lodge.

    Your guide drops you at your hotel in Kampala in the evening. This marks the end of your 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala with Friendly Gorillas Safaris.

    Accommodation:

Why book this 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala/Entebbe

FLEXIBLE CANCELATION

Cancel up to 60 days before departure.

EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES

Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.

NO HIDDEN FEES

All prices are final. No suprises at all.

24/7 SUPPORT

We're always available throughout and after the trip.

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Low season
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, may

Peak season
Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Dec

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