Day 1 · Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Early start from Entebbe and a drive north to Murchison. You arrive at the lodge late in the day. You can add a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way, as an extra.
Uganda safari · 3 days
3-Day Murchison Falls Safari: Nile Launch and Savannah
From US$1,297 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
Water and big game, with no trek. This 3-day private safari to Murchison Falls National Park gives you a morning launch on the Nile towards the foot of the falls and an afternoon game drive on the savannah.
Book this Murchison Falls safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala operator. It sits in our Uganda safari tour packages and our 2027 safari packages guide. Read about Murchison Falls.
From US$1,297 per person, 2 sharing a double room, mid-range lodges, foreign non-resident adults, standard 2027 dates (not April, May or November), excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price. Prices checked: 27 October 2026.
Ferry assumption: the price allows for one Nile ferry crossing in each direction at $35 per person each way ($70 per person in total). The vehicle's ferry charge is confirmed in your written quote.
Why this safari?
Murchison combines the Nile and open savannah in one stay. On day two you cruise on a launch towards the foot of the falls in the morning, then switch to a game drive across the savannah in the afternoon.
Who is this safari for?
Couples and adults with three days, a love of water and big game, and no wish to trek. The first and last days are long drives, so it suits travellers who are happy on the road.
Physical difficulty
Easy. Vehicle-based game drives and a boat launch. Day 1 and day 3 are long road days.
Best time to go
Dry months make game drives easier, January, February and June to September. The Nile launch runs all year.
Your safari vehicle
Private safari vehicle with a UTB-licensed driver-guide.
Your lead planner
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).
Wildlife & experiences you can expect
- Morning Nile launch towards the foot of Murchison Falls
- Afternoon game drive on the savannah
- Optional Ziwa rhino stop on the way (extra)
Serah Foundation, where your booking goes
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."
On this safari
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Traveller reviews
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Related planning guides
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Nile launch and savannah game drive
Morning launch on the Nile towards the foot of the falls. In the afternoon, a game drive on the savannah.
Day 3 · Back to Entebbe
Breakfast at the lodge, then the long road back to Entebbe.
Add a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on day 1, or a longer stay for the north bank, and we re-cost it in your quote. A lower-priced Murchison option is our 3-day Murchison Falls midrange safari.
Highlights
- Nile launch towards the foot of the falls
- Savannah game drive
- Nile ferry crossing included in the price
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Murchison Falls National Park
Typically included
- Murchison park entry for two days
- Nile launch trip and game drive
- Nile ferry crossing allowance: $35 per person each way
- Private safari vehicle & UTB-licensed driver-guide
- Park entry fees as listed
- Mid-range accommodation, half board at the lodges, lunch on the road and on activity days
- Airport transfers: the trip starts and ends in Entebbe
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Drinks, laundry, porter fees & tips
- Optional activities not in the itinerary
- Ziwa rhino trek and the walk to the top of the falls (optional extras)
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits: this itinerary has no primate trek
Lodges on this route
Mid-range lodges priced into the from-price. The exact property is confirmed in your written quote before you travel.
| Murchison | Fort Murchison Lodge |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Common questions
How much does the 3-day Murchison Falls safari cost?
From US$1,297 per person, 2 sharing a double room, with mid-range lodges, on standard 2027 dates and excluding international flights. The price allows for the Nile ferry at $35 per person each way. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Is the Nile ferry included?
The price allows for the ferry crossing at $35 per person each way, one crossing in each direction. We confirm the ferry costs for your vehicle and dates in your written quote.
Is any trekking involved?
No. The days are a Nile launch trip and a game drive, with long drives on the first and last day.
Can I see the rhinos at Ziwa?
Yes, as an extra stop on day 1. It lengthens the drive and is priced in your quote.
When should I go?
The Nile launch runs all year. Dry months, January, February and June to September, make game drives easier.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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