Uganda · MURCHISON FALLS SAFARIS

The 15 Best Murchison Falls Safaris

26 tours  ·  from $475 a head

The Nile is forced through a gap seven metres wide here, and the boat to the bottom of it is the thing people remember. The 15 below cover the two-night runs, the delta drives for shoebill and the longer loops that add Ziwa, each priced and paced honestly.

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Why this route covers so much of Uganda
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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

This private Uganda safari links Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You travel with an English-speaking driver-guide, stay in included hotels, and combine game drives, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trekking. Derrick, Benon, Vianney, Augustine, and Karim are among the guides associated with the operator.

“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 - The Nile cruise and the view from below 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

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park for evening and morning game drives, a three-hour Nile cruise, and a view of the falls from below. Guides associated with this operator include Joel, Silas, Peter, Joseph, and Karspert. Meals and accommodation are included, while flights, visas, drinks, tips, and insurance are not.

“Our trip was truly an incredible experience for our family, that we will never forget.”

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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari - Day one: the Nile squeezed through stone
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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

3.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

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

Spend three days exploring Murchison Falls with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Hike to the falls, search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards on game drives, then cruise the Victoria Nile for hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and birds. Robert handles scheduling, while Augustine may guide your trip.

“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 - Game drives across Murchison’s savannah
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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

You’ll travel from Kampala with a guide and driver to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. Expect rhino tracking, game drives, the Nile boat safari, falls views, meals, lodging, and Kampala transfers. Groups are capped at 12, with solo guests such as those guided by Robert able to join a private booking.

“My guide, Robert, helped us find all of the Big 5 plus the rarely seen hyenas and jackals! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks. The food was tasty and the lodging was good. The van was a little dated, but it was coRead more”

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Unforgettable 3 days Murchison falls. - The Nile Delta boat ride and Murchison Falls
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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 ride, meals, accommodation, and transfers. Day one includes optional rhino trekking at Rhino Fund Uganda for $50. Ask if Yusuf is available as your driver-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: Entebbe to Murchison Falls with rhinos on the way
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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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with game drives, Nile boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and a horse ride. Ngoni Safaris provides transport, a personal driver-guide, meals, and lodging. Ask if Eddy, Reagan, James, Steven, or Wellen is available, and confirm the exact lodge and permit details before paying.

“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 - Lunch, the river, and the base of Murchison 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 before sunrise for a private, fast-paced safari to Murchison Falls. Your guide handles the long drive, meals, lodge stay, boat ride, and game drives, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, and birds. Guides such as Ashraf, Frederick, George, and Patricia have been praised for animal spotting and personal service.

“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 - 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

Travel with Inspire African Safaris from the Kampala or Entebbe area to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. You will track white rhinos on foot, see the Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge, cruise past hippos and crocodiles, and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and birds with a private guide.

“I recently returned from my 2days from Uganda with Inspire African Safaris it was truly mind blowing.We started by tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, an unreal experience being so close to these giants. Then we journeyed Read more”

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2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation - Murchison Falls National Park and the river corridor
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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, take a boat cruise to the base of the falls, join morning and sunset game drives, and hike to the top of Murchison Falls. Guides such as Angello, Joel, and Ronald have led this trip.

“To be frank this was my first time to see a river flowing towards North wards,that is the great river Nile and on my trip I was able to visit it's source,did rafting and started my kayaking adventure in the white waters”

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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience - Day 2: The Buligi circuit and the Nile
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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

10.3 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’ll have a game drive, Nile cruise, falls visit, meals, lodging, and return transport included. Chimp tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi costs extra. Guides such as Richard and Herman may lead the trip.

“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 - Setting off in the 4x4 Safari Van
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Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi

11.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. Your two-day trip can include game drives, a Nile cruise, and walks near Murchison Falls. Expect elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, birds, and the chance of seeing lions or leopards. Meals are not included.

“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 falls
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

12.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

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

Start at Entebbe with a private guide and travel through Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will track chimps and mountain gorillas, watch Nile wildlife, visit a rhino sanctuary, and return to Entebbe. Guides such as James and Stanley have earned praise 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 - The Albert Nile cruise and the Devil’s Cauldron
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

13.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

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

Spend three days traveling from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, tracking rhinos at Ziwa, searching for lions and elephants on game drives, and cruising to the base of the falls. Pamoja Tours and Travel handles transport, meals, park fees, two nights of lodging, and the return to Kampala or Entebbe.

“One of the Best expérience I had to see wildanimals living their Life.”

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

14.2 Days Murchison Falls safari

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

Spend two days traveling from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide such as Augustine, Adam, or Emmanuel. Expect a game drive, dramatic Nile scenery, the falls, meals, accommodation, and return transport. It is a fast, focused safari for visitors with limited time.

“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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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing - The early drive from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

15.3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,159

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, with guide-led game drives, a Victoria Nile cruise, a hike to the falls, and an optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop for $50. Guides such as Frank, Tony, Patrick, and Ashraf have led past departures, with Pakuba Safari Lodge among the accommodation options.

“Frank was a superb guide trying to make the best opportunities for us in the limited time we had. He was a great driver in what is (to us) a very chaotic driving environment and the recommendations he made to our schedule based on the needRead more”

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