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3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Budget Safari

Trip Duration

3 Days, 2 Nights

Starting Point

Entebbe International Airport

Group Size

1-5 people (Private)

Fitness Level

Moderate to high (2-7 hours Trek)

Discover Uganda’s largest national park on a budget-friendly 3-day safari, featuring the dramatic Murchison Falls where the Nile River explodes through a narrow gorge, abundant wildlife like elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos, and thrilling boat cruises and game drives.

This package is ideal for cost-conscious travelers, with shared transport, affordable accommodations, and seamless airport pickups from Entebbe. Perfect for spotting the Big Four (no rhinos in the park, but an optional Ziwa Sanctuary add-on) amid savanna landscapes and riverine forests.

  • Starting/Ending Point: Entebbe International Airport or Kampala (pickup and drop-off included; Kampala starts for locals like you, Ibrahim)
  • Group Size: 4-8 people (shared group tours to keep costs low; private upgrades available)
  • Best Time to Travel: June-September or December-February for better roads and wildlife concentrations
  • Fitness Level: Low to moderate – game drives and boat cruises are relaxed; optional short hike to falls viewpoint

INCLUSIONS

  • Pickups and transfers
  • 2 nights' budget accommodation
  • All meals as specified
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Park entrance fees, boat cruise, and game drives
  • Bottled water during activities
  • Emergency support

Full Itinerary

Day 1:
Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park - Pineapple Farm Tour - Visit top of the Falls

Morning; Depart Kampala early morning for Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi. Stopover in Luwero to enjoy a Pineapple Farm Tour (Complementary Optional Tour) Afternoon; Stop over for Lunch at a selected Hotel/Restaurant. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Drive to the Top of the Falls to enjoy a hike for a Magnificent view of the falls. Evening: Proceed to the Lodge, check in and relax as you wait for dinner.

Meals:
  • Dinner

Overnight at:
Glory summit Hotel
Day 3:
Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls .

Morning: At 61:15am enjoy Breakfast at the Resort and depart for an early morning Game Drive in search of Lions expect to see herds of buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, waterbucks, lots of Uganda Kobs and leopards. Relax after the Game drive as you wait for Lunch at a selected Restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch go for an Exciting and breathtaking Boat Launch on the Nile to the Bottom of the Falls. Expect to see Crocodiles and birds. The boat safari starts at14:00hours and ends at about 16:00hours. Evening: Transfer to the Lodge, relax & Dinner at the Lodge.

Meals:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 3:
Transfer to Ziwa for Rhino Trekking - Return to Kampala - Drop off

Morning: Breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to enjoy Rhino Trekking Experience . Depart for Kampala , Lunch at a selected Restaurant Enroute , Arrive in Kampala in the Evening drop off at Hotel/Airport or place of residence.

Meals:
  • Breakfast

From
USD 684
Per Person

This is a base price, and it may change depending on booking date, group size, and current accommodation rates.

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