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Murchison Falls Safaris & Tours

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Murchison Falls Safaris & Tours

Short safaris to the falls and longer Uganda journeys with gorillas, chimpanzees and Sipi Falls.

Murchison Falls safaris range from a three-day trip from Kampala to two-week journeys that combine the falls with Uganda's mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, or even with Victoria Falls. Uganda's largest national park is usually the first stop of a Uganda safari.

Short Murchison Falls safaris

Three days is enough for the drive via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a game drive, the launch trip and the hike to the top of the falls: see the three-day Murchison Falls safari. Add a day for the delta cruise and chimpanzees in Budongo on the four-day Murchison Falls and Budongo route.

Murchison Falls with gorillas and chimpanzees

Most visitors continue south to track chimpanzees in Kibale and mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The ten-day Uganda waterfalls and gorillas safari also includes the source of the Nile at Jinja and Sipi Falls.

Murchison Falls and Victoria Falls

For the two great waterfalls of Africa in one trip, the Grand Waterfalls of Africa journey follows the Nile from Uganda and then flies south to Victoria Falls and Chobe.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for a Murchison Falls safari?

Three days from Kampala is the minimum; four allows the delta cruise and chimpanzees.

Can I combine Murchison Falls and gorilla trekking?

Yes. Most Uganda safaris visit Murchison first and then head south to Kibale and Bwindi.

Can I combine Murchison Falls and Victoria Falls?

Yes, by flying between Entebbe and Victoria Falls or Livingstone, usually via Johannesburg or Nairobi.

At a glance

Country
Uganda
River
Victoria Nile
Height
43 m
Best time
Year-round flow; December–February and June–September for the driest game drives
Fly to
Entebbe International (EBB), then road (5–6 hours) or charter to Pakuba or Bugungu airstrips

Water levels by month

  1. JJan: High water
  2. FFeb: High water
  3. MMar: High water
  4. AApr: High water
  5. MMay: High water
  6. JJun: High water
  7. JJul: High water
  8. AAug: High water
  9. SSep: High water
  10. OOct: High water
  11. NNov: High water
  12. DDec: High water

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Every journey is built around your dates, budget and the water levels at the falls. Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with ideas and a quote.

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