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Uganda
3-Day Luxury Murchison Falls Safari
A beautifully focused three days into Uganda's Murchison Falls, pairing game drives with a boat journey along the Nile.
Duration3 days2 nights
From$2,090per person, US$. Estimate, subject to availability
Trip overview
A beautifully focused private safari into Murchison Falls National Park, pairing luxury lodge accommodation with game drives and a boat journey along the Nile. In just three days, the trip brings together dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife and the power of Murchison Falls itself.
Murchison Falls is home to 76 recorded mammal species and 451 bird species, with lion, elephant, giraffe, hippo and Nile crocodile all on offer, experienced by both 4×4 and boat.
Departures run on any day subject to availability. The trip is not available to solo travellers and accepts children from age two.
CountryUgandaMurchison Falls National Park
Duration3 days2 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsEntebbe
From$2,090Per person in US dollars, at the published rate. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Map route
The route, stop by stop
1
Entebbe
Day 1 · Departs Entebbe
2
Murchison Falls
Days 1 to 3 · 2 nights
3
Entebbe
Day 3 · Ends here
What you are likely to see
Elephant
Hippo
Nile crocodile
Giraffe
Lion
Buffalo
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Day by day
3 days, in order
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Ask us for the expected driving time on any day.
01
Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
The safari leaves Entebbe and heads north through the green Ugandan countryside, past banana groves and busy roadside markets, to Murchison Falls National Park, the country's largest, where the Victoria Nile cuts through the savannah on its way to Lake Albert.
After settling in at Paraa Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Nile, the first wildlife viewing is in the park's northern sector, rolling grassland dotted with borassus palms, where Rothschild's giraffe, Uganda kob, buffalo and elephant are all at home.
First game viewingAll meals
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
3 photos
Paraa Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park, north bank of the Nile Lodge · 3 photos
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Paraa Safari Lodge is perched on the northern bank of the Victoria Nile inside Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Set in landscaped gardens above the river, it places you close to the park’s best game viewing areas on the northern savannah, home to giraffes, elephants, buffalo, antelope and lions, while the river […]
02
Murchison Falls National Park
Full Murchison Falls safari
The day shows the park from two sides. On the savannah, the game drive looks for lion, giraffe, elephant and the big herds of antelope. On the Nile, a boat heads upstream past hippo pods, huge crocodiles basking on the banks, and a wealth of waterbirds, toward the falls themselves.
At Murchison Falls, the entire Nile is forced through a gap in the rock only a few metres wide, and plunges into the pool below with a roar and a cloud of spray. Seeing it from the water, and feeling its power, is the highlight of any visit to Uganda.
Game drive and boat tripAll meals
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2
3 photos
Paraa Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park, north bank of the Nile Lodge · 3 photos
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Paraa Safari Lodge is perched on the northern bank of the Victoria Nile inside Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Set in landscaped gardens above the river, it places you close to the park’s best game viewing areas on the northern savannah, home to giraffes, elephants, buffalo, antelope and lions, while the river […]
03
Murchison Falls to Entebbe
Murchison Falls to Entebbe
After breakfast and lunch, the road runs south back to Entebbe, closing the safari. No accommodation is included for the final night.
Breakfast and lunch
The price
The price, in full
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Game drives and a boat trip
- Airport transfer from and back to the airport
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Rates by travel date
| Rate | Per person |
|---|---|
| Published rate | $2,090 |
Rates are per person and exclude international flights. Not available to solo travellers.
Before you book
Questions, answered
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies within one business day.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Do we need a visa?
Uganda: apply for an eVisa at visas.immigration.go.ug. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from. Uganda asks all visitors for one.
What vehicle will we travel in?
A Toyota Land Cruiser from Volcan’s own fleet, in the company’s colours, with the same driver-guide from the first day to the last. It is yours alone for the whole safari, and every vehicle carries reusable water bottles.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. Every route on this site is a starting point. The dates, the number of nights, the lodges and the pace can all change, and we re-price the trip before you commit to anything. There are no fixed departures and no minimum group size.
Enquire
Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies within one business day with an itemised price.
- Free, and no obligation
- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
3-Day Luxury Murchison Falls Safari
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$2,090
Per person in US dollars, at the published rate. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
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