Uganda safari · 3 days
Indicative from $1,278 per person · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
A 3-day safari in Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park, with game drives, a launch trip on the Nile and the top of the falls, on a midrange private trip with expert local guides. Permits are arranged for you where needed, and solo travellers, couples and groups are welcome. Every booking supports Serah Foundation.
Book this 3-day Murchison Falls safari (midrange) with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala tour operator. It is one of our Uganda safari packages for 2027, and you can compare other routes in our Uganda tours and safaris or the full package list. For a Nile launch trip with a savannah drive instead, see our 3-day Nile launch and savannah safari. Check availability or read the safari planning guide.
Classic Murchison Falls game drive and Nile boat cruise in a compact mid-range package, strong first safari for families and wildlife photographers on a long weekend.
Families with teens, couples, and solo travellers comfortable with game drives, gorilla age minimum 15 if primates included.
Easy. Vehicle-based game drives and boat cruises; optional short walks.
December to February and June to September for drier tracks and easier game viewing. Green season (March to May) means lush scenery and fewer vehicles.
Private pop-up roof 4×4 (Land Cruiser or equivalent) with UTB-licensed guide (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish), water and charging.
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Early start from Entebbe or Kampala and drive north to Paraa. The vehicle and your party cross the Nile by ferry to the north bank, then it is a short drive to Fort Murchison or a similar lodge. First night on the north bank. A Ziwa rhino trek on the way can be added as an extra.
Early game drive on the north bank of the Nile, then a launch trip toward the falls. There is no ferry crossing today. Second night at the same lodge.
Visit the top of the falls, then cross back to the south bank on the Paraa ferry and drive to Entebbe. Departure.
Exact property confirmed in writing before you travel, representative mid-range and premium options:
| Bwindi | Buhoma Haven Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp |
| Queen Elizabeth | Elephant Plains Lodge or Bush Lodge |
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp or Turaco Treetops |
| Murchison | Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison |
| Bwindi | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs |
| Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge |
| Kibale | Primate Lodge Kibale or Kyaninga Lodge |
| Murchison | Paraa Safari Lodge or Baker's Lodge |
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Indicative from $1,278 per person, 2 sharing. Final quote depends on lodges, group size, and permit inclusion.
Yes. Mwanzo Tours runs private departures for solo travellers, couples, and groups, no forced large bus groups.
Yes. We purchase Uganda Wildlife Authority permits on your behalf once a deposit is received. Peak season requires 3 to 6 months lead time.
Every itinerary is tailored to your dates, fitness, and lodge preference. The day-by-day route shown is a proven template.
Game drives on the north bank of the Nile, a Nile launch trip toward the falls and the top of the falls on Day 3, with a private vehicle and a UTB-licensed guide. Mwanzo Tours is based in Kampala, and your written quote covers the road transfer to Murchison Falls, the lodges and what is optional.
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa · Meet your planner · Booking terms
