How Much is 3-days Safari to Murchison Falls NP?

Are you planning to visit Uganda and would like to know how much is 3-days safari to Murchison Falls NP? For solo travelers, Budget costs $994, Midrange is $1,316 and Luxury is $1,876. These prices are subject to change from time to time, implying they are not fixed. They also depend on the activities you prefer to do, like game drives, boat cruises, rhino tracking and others. Other travelers may prefer for their transportation to be on the budget category while accommodation is luxury.

But, if you want to share some of the costs so that you cut on the overall price, ensure to travel in or join a group. This helps when it comes to sharing guiding, accommodation and transportation costs. Also, if you travel during low season, you might enjoy discounts on your accommodation according to their respective policy. Nevertheless, you can contact us for more information on how to customize the 3-days safari to Murchison Falls NP.

What can I do in Murchison Falls NP in 3 days?

In 3 days, you can explore so much in and around the Murchison Falls ecosystem. A perfect description for these activities include,

Game Drive

The primary region for this activity is in the northern sector, where you can drive across vast open savannahs. While rhinos are found in nearby Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the other Big Five members can all be observed here. In your 4X4 land cruiser with a popup roof, watch the lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo. Not very far from these icons are Jackson’s hartebeests, waterbucks, Nubian giraffes, hippos, hyenas, warthogs and others. For a variety of experiences, Murchison Falls National Park offers so many tracks to drive through. Buligi, Pakuba, Queens, Chobe and Albert are among them

Murchison Falls Boat Cruise

This is a smooth and calm experience on a motorboat just above the Nile River, that divides the park into 2. Chances of seeing all the residents that love to stay close or submerged in the river are offered in full here. You cruise upriver towards the Murchison Falls to get a glimpse of its sheer might as it makes roars each moment. Inside the river are crocodiles and hippos while on the river banks are elephants, baboons, buffaloes and so many others. Birds like African fish eagle, and pied kingfisher are really so many here.

Delta Boat Cruise

This is quite different from the Murchison Falls boat cruise because you move down the river Nile instead. The jetty is also at Paraa, however, you cruise towards the Nile-Albert delta. During the Delta boat cruise, you explore wetlands before you can enter Lake Albert to see the amazing shoebill.

Top of the Falls Watch

For a much closer view of the Murchison Falls, you will have to go to the top of the falls view point. This is where you get a look at how the water has to pass through a gauge of only 7 meters to drop down at the base and make the roaring thunders. Photos are just simply inevitable when you are here because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. A variety of birds and insects can also be seen from here. Because the top of the falls trip is done on foot, visitors are offered a chance to do some exercise. Why not keep your bodies healthy if you can walk?

Birdwatching

Whether in your safari car or while walking on designated places like at the Nile-Albert Delta you can do birdwatching. Even the boat cruise along the Nile River offers perfect conditions for birdwatching trips in the park. A chance to see this iconic bird known as the shoebill is offered. Meanwhile, other icons are the lappet-faced vulture, secretary bird, Goliath heron, grey crowned crane, common bulbul, Abyssinian ground hornbill etc. Budongo Forest is also a prime spot for birdwatching in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kaniyo Pabidi

South of Murchison Falls National Park is Kaniyo Pabidi where there is an ecotourism site for chimp treks. This is popular for doing chimp treks. A habituated chimpanzee troop can be searched and found to be watched closely for an entire hour. Photos of these apes can be taken while they participate in their own wild behavior. These include mating, foraging, playing, fighting and courting etc.

Rhino Trekking in Ziwa Rhino Ranch

Though Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is not part of the Murchison Falls Conservation Area it is a complimentary destination. At the moment, this is where you can see the first member of the African Big Five. What happens in the ranch is that you can walk and track the rhinos to see them for 1 and a half hours.

Other activities you can plan for in Murchison Falls National Park include nature walk, sport fishing, lion tracking and so much more.

Soledad Gomez

Fun Safari. Loved it. Godwin was an amazing guide! He was informative, funny and took us around well. He was able to find so many animals and the weather was amazing. He allowed us to take time at each spot when we saw an animal we were looking forward to seeing. All our lodges were carefully chosen by Coleb and we all loved them. We booked the 6 days safari and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Uganda. We had a wonderful time!. 10/10 recommended!!

Maria Torondel

We rated this experience top of everything, because it truly was outstanding in every way! From our pickup which was punctual, quick and comfortable to our Safari in Murchison falls, Kibale and Bwindi NP, Standard safaris delivered to the dot. Our guide was a very Kind, punctual and extremely knowledgeable person who could tell us many facts about each and every animal we encountered. Due to his insights we were able to spot 4 of the Big Five, the Rhinos, buffaloes, lions and Elephants multiple times, as well as Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffes and many more. Thanks to his calm and patience we were even able to watch an elephant fight right in front of us without any safety concerns. It was truly a very memorable day with a lot of fun and also good food.This is truly an experience for everyone, from solo travellers to big groups! Great tour company with a great guide!!!!!!!

Alexis F

This was an amazing experience organised by Standard Safaris through Coleb. During the tour itself, we got a chance to see so many animals and we learned a lot of interesting facts from our tour guide Godwin. He was funny and made sure we all got a chance to speak and see the full beauty of Uganda. We had an excellent time and a good tour for the whole family.

Elena Hoya

It was my first time in Uganda and honestly it was an amazing tour. Our pick up and drop off were comfortable. Our guide throughout the safari was excellent at his job. He was attentive with everyone and was very knowledgeable about all the cultures and landscapes of the country. During planning, Coleb did his best in tailoring our itinerary to fit our travel needs. I'm so glad we booked this tour. It was one of a kind.

E A

My wife and I had the trip of a lifetime, an unforgettable experience from start to finish. From gorilla trekking to game drives, every moment was magical and the wildlife encounters were simply breathtaking. Our guide Godwin was knowledgeable and attentive, and every detail of the trip was perfectly organized. Uganda’s beauty exceeded all our expectations, and the team took wonderful care of us throughout. Thank you for showing us the Pearl of Africa, we’ll cherish these memories forever. Highly recommended

KLAU conde

I LOVE MY SAFARI WE DID GORILLA TREKING AND WE WERE LOOKING FOR THE BIG FIVES, Everything was phenomenal the drivers the lodges my favorite one was Acacia Lodge, where you open the door of your lodge and you have the Elephants and hippos there . we also went to the Ecuatorian line very cool

Elisa Peralta

We spent a WONDERFUL time in Rwanda, thanks to Standard Safaris and especially thanks to our amazing driver George. If you plan to go on safari in Rwanda with Standard Safaris, ask him as your driver guide. He will share all his knowledge and experience about animals, nature, people, food etc… He drives very safely and is friendly. Thanks to him we saw a lot of animals ( especially the big 5😃 in Akagera NP) and Know so much more about Rwanda. We were travelling with our 2 children (7 and 11 years old), and they were delighted. We feel very lucky and we are grateful for this wonderful safari in East Africa.

Susana Lara Valenciano

We booked a 9-Days safari in Uganda with Standard Safaris, all-inclusive with a driver guide, all tour activities, permits and lodges. Honestly, we were very happy to have George as our guide. He drove us safely around the country and explained many things along the way. Thanks to him, we were able to spot many animals in the national parks, and we always stayed on track with our itinerary. The jeep was new and well maintained, however, the seats in the back were quite high with small windows, which made it difficult to look outside. But nevertheless, we still had a 10/10 safari experience in Uganda. We look forward to returning for another safari next year and telling our friends about Standard Safaris.

Pablo Sanchez Rubio

My wife and I had a gorilla safari of a lifetime in Uganda late last month. Our driver/guide Denis was incredible. He gave us so much information about Uganda and was so knowledgeable about the wildlife, cultures, people, politics, the geography, etc. By the end of the week we considered him a friend and we will recommend him and Standard Safaris to anyone looking to go to East Africa. Thank you so much guys!

Salome Ochando

If there were 10 stars I would give them. From my first "Hello" with Coleb to our last set of selfies on the equator with Denis, this tour company out-did themselves!! Absolutely professional and helpful from beginning to end. We're already booking another trip for next year! They had organised everything- gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits, all national park entrance fees, lodgings, every meal included. It was so easy I didn't even know where we were going until we were there! Pure relaxation. We had a few extra free days at the end so Coleb suggested adding on Mabamba Wetland and this was a wonderful experience with the shoebill and all these beautiful birds. Denis is the best tour guide I've ever met. 100% knowledgeable and professional and accommodating and..a new friend😊.. Thank you Standard Safaris!!