Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest park and the place where the Victoria Nile forces its way through a gap in the rock only a few metres wide before plunging into the pool below. This three-day trip combines the park's three main experiences.
The savannah north of the river is open grassland and palm-dotted woodland with elephant, giraffe, buffalo, antelope and the park's lions. The boat cruise heads upstream towards the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles and a long list of waterbirds. And at the top of the falls, a short walk takes you to the edge of the gorge where you can feel the force of the water.
Because everything is in one park, there are no long transfers between destinations once you arrive, which makes this a good first taste of Uganda for couples and families. You travel in a 4x4 with a pop-up roof and stay in a mid-range lodge or tented camp.
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MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Boat cruise on the Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls (included)
Game drives on the northern savannah for elephant, giraffe and buffalo
Viewpoint at the top of the falls
A complete safari in one park, without long transfers
Drive north from Entebbe to the park. If you arrive in time, your guide takes you on an afternoon game drive; otherwise you settle in at the lodge.
A morning game drive across the savannah north of the river, looking for elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, antelope and lion. In the afternoon you board a boat for the cruise upstream towards the base of the falls. Hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds line the banks.
A stop at the top of the falls to watch the whole river squeeze through the narrow gorge, then the drive back to Entebbe.
Planning tip: see our guide on Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: How It Works and How to Prepare.
Accommodation: Two nights at a mid-range lodge or tented camp in or near the park, upgradeable to luxury.
Vehicle: 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Year-round. The dry seasons, roughly December to February and June to September, give easier driving and walking. The wet months are greener, with more dispersed wildlife and muddy tracks.
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Yes. It is one of the highlights of the park and a large share of wildlife sightings happen from the boat.
It covers the main activities - a game drive, the cruise and the top of the falls. If you want more game drives or a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way, we can extend it to four days.
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