Uganda · MURCHISON FALLS SAFARIS

The 15 Best Murchison Falls Safaris

26 tours  ·  from $474 a head

The falls are the headline and the delta is the surprise. These 15 itineraries differ on whether you get the launch trip, the top-of-the-falls walk, or the boat down towards Lake Albert where the shoebills stand, each priced and paced honestly.

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Key points to know before you book
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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

Review of an 8-day Uganda safari with rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees, gorillas, boat trips, and Lake Bunyonyi.

“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 - Day two: wildlife, river life, and the falls
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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 private 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Entebbe, with game drives, Nile cruise, meals, lodging, and practical value 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 - Game Drives Through Uganda’s Largest National Park
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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 from Kampala, with wildlife drives, Nile cruise, meals, pricing, tips, and practical 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: The main game drive and the Victoria Nile
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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

Review of the 3-Day Big Five Safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls, with rhinos, game drives, Nile boat cruise, meals, lodging, and tips.

“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 the rhinos
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Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

5.Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls.

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

Review of a private 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with game drives, Nile cruise, meals, lodging, 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: Murchison game drive 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 - The Nile boat ride to the bottom 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

Review of a private 2-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with game drives, a boat ride, meals, lodging, and wildlife tips.

“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 - Seeing the Nile forced through Murchison Falls
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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

Review of a private 2-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with rhino tracking, Nile cruise, game drives, meals, fees, and transfers.

“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 - Murchison Falls and the force of the Nile
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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 2-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala with rhino tracking, game drives, boat views, lodge stay, costs, and practical advice.

“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 2: Early wildlife drive in the northern sector
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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 from Entebbe, with Big Five sightings, game drives, boat cruise, meals, and lodging.

“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 - Day 2: The Buligi circuit and Murchison’s wildlife
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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 from Kampala to Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Budongo Forest, and the Nile.

“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 - The first park day: a long look at Murchison Falls National Park
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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 a private two-day Murchison Falls safari from Masindi, with a 4x4 van, Nile cruise, wildlife drives, pricing, and practical tips.

“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 2: Game drive, Nile cruise, and the climb above the falls
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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 Uganda’s 7-day safari to Murchison Falls, Budongo, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

“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 2: Northern-sector game drive
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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

Review of a 3-day private Murchison Falls safari from Kampala with rhino tracking, Big Five viewing, boat cruise, meals, and lodging.

“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 2: Game drive through Murchison Falls National Park
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2 Days Murchison Falls safari

15.2 Days Murchison Falls safari

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

Review of the 2-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, including wildlife, transport, guides, meals, value, itinerary, and booking advice.

“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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