Murchison Falls in Uganda

Tour package

Nile and Murchison Safari

Start with a quick park escape or give the Nile, wildlife, and falls another day to unfold.

Ready when you are

Nile and Murchison Safari

Send your preferred month and group size. We will confirm the route, dates, and price before you pay.

Duration

2-4 days

Destination

Murchison Falls National Park

Activity type

Game drives, Nile cruise, waterfall viewpoints

Lead price

2 days / 1 night from US$600 per person

Choose your pace

Three ways to experience Murchison

The short safari is built from the current Sambiya River Lodge estimate. Longer routes leave more room for wildlife, the falls, and unhurried road time.

Classic pace

3 days / 2 nights

Priced for your dates

  1. Day 1: Kampala transfer, park entry, and a relaxed lodge evening.
  2. Day 2: Morning game drive, Nile boat cruise, and waterfall viewpoints.
  3. Day 3: Hike near the falls or a final drive before returning to Kampala.

Best when you want the main highlights without squeezing the road journey and safari into the same day.

Slow safari

4 days / 3 nights

Priced for your dates

  1. Day 1: Travel north and settle in near the park.
  2. Day 2: Full game-drive day with time for quieter sightings.
  3. Day 3: Nile boat cruise, the falls, and an optional lodge activity.
  4. Day 4: Easy return, with a rhino stop when the route and timing allow.

A better fit for photographers, families, and anyone who would rather not rush the park.

Useful price details

Know what shapes the final quote

These are planning rates shared with Ituba. Availability, residency, occupancy, and supplier updates are checked again before a booking is confirmed.

Land Cruiser, fuel and mapped drives
UGX 1,400,000 per vehicle
Park entrance
US$45 non-resident / UGX 25,000 resident
Vehicle parking
UGX 40,000
Nile boat cruise
US$38 non-resident / US$25 resident
Hike to the falls
US$10 non-resident / UGX 10,000 resident
Sambiya River Lodge double room
US$145 per night, full board
Optional zip line
US$50

The quoted transport covers Kampala return transfers and the game drives shown on the agreed route. Extra drives can be added for a small additional charge.

Overview

What this route covers

A straightforward park safari with big scenery, wildlife, and time on the Nile. It works as a quick first safari or the beginning of a longer Uganda route.

  • Murchison game drives
  • Nile boat cruise
  • Top or base of the falls
  • Kampala return transport

Sambiya stay

The current short-safari estimate uses Sambiya River Lodge. The shared room rate is US$145 for a double room with full board, plus access to the swimming pool, gym, sauna, and hiking options.

Included in the US$600 route

  • Park fees
  • One night at Sambiya
  • All meals
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Driver-guide
  • Nile boat cruise

Quoted separately

  • Extra drives outside the agreed map
  • Zip lining
  • Rhino tracking if added
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips

FAQs

Common questions before booking

We confirm the small details before you pay, especially park rates, room availability, and the best order for your activities.

Is US$600 the final price?

It is the current starting estimate per person for the 2-day, 1-night Sambiya route. Group size, residency, room occupancy, and travel dates can change the final quote.

Can we add Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary?

Yes. It works best on a three- or four-day version, where the stop does not make the road journey feel rushed.

Can we choose another hotel?

Yes. Sambiya is the lodge used for this estimate, and Ituba can quote another lodge or a Masindi overnight when that suits your comfort and route better.

Start your route

Start with the trip you want.

Share the month, the people coming, and the places or moments on your mind. We will reply with a route that feels clear, realistic, and easy to adjust.

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