Duration
3-Day
Accra, Uganda
3-Day Big 5 Sighting Safari Tour to Murchison Falls NP
Overview
This safari takes you to the mighty Murchison Falls. Expect Big Five sightings, but the highlight is the boat trip to the base of the falls. A safari to the Murchison Falls offers the opportunity for Big Five sightings in Uganda. You'll enjoy the roar of the Murchison Falls and depart for your outbound flight in Entebbe.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
Via Murchison Falls NP
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
16 years
Activities
game drives & boat trip
Accommodation
Hornbill Bush Lodge - Budget lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Mar 5, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$680 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 16 years and older.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Murchison Falls NP
End
Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 3)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
16
Minimum age of 16 years
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Hornbill Bush Lodge
Budget lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pick Up and Travel to Zziwa for Rhino Tracking Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park
You'll have breakfast and drive off to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Once there, you will proceed for an hour of on-foot rhino tracking. From the rhino tracking, you'll head to Masindi, where you will have a lunch stop. After lunch, you will embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park, where you will have the chance to view lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. Then, surely, the concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you. # If interested and time allows, you can proceed for a late afternoon/evening game drive. Accommodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget) | Meals (Lunch and Dinner) | Transfer time: Approx. 6 hours’ drive. Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Hornbill Bush Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Morning Game Drive/Safari Afternoon Boat Trip Upstream to the Falls
You'll have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park, and be on the lookout for wildlife, including lions and leopards (though hard to spot), among others. For any birder, there are several birds to sight during the drive. You'll return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals, including hippos and crocodiles and several water birds. #Optional (extra cost 15$): If interested, you will continue with a hike to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one, but the thrill of reaching the top is unforgettable. You'll return to your accommodation and relax. Accommodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget) | Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) | Transfer time: n/a. Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Hornbill Bush Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Drive to the Top of the Falls then Return to either Entebbe or Kampala
You will have breakfast and then drive to the top of the falls to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Murchison Falls. From the top, you willcembark on a return journey to either Kampala or Entebbe. Drop off will be either at your booked hotel or direct to the Entebbe Airport (if flying out). Thank you for traveling with us (Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours). Accommodation: On request | Meals (Breakfast and Lunch) | Transfer time: Approx. 6 hours’ drive. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours
4.9 operator rating
34 reviews
Based on our experience and passion for the Safari industry, we believe that travelers have different taste and feel, so we customize our Safaris and tours in East Africa to suit your requirements and interests that’s to say you choose your time frame, where you want to go, where you want to stay overnights, and Our Specialized Tour Consultants will custom design an itinerary (a day by day program ) to suit your specific style, interests and budget as well.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
Member Of
USAGA, UTB & UWA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Reliable, responsive, and easy to work with
Edison from Semu Gorilla Safaris was super easy to communicate with. He was very responsive to all our questions and adjusted our itinerary and quote multiple times based on our requests. We ended up with a 6D/5N tour that picked us up in Kigali, took us Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, on safari in Queen Elizabeth, and chimp trekking in Kibale, then dropped us off in Kampala. We made a 50% deposit when we confirmed the tour., then paid the remaining after we were picked up. We were assigned Jimmy Mukasa as our guide and he was incredible. The guide is what will make your trip, and Mukasa was fantastic. He was responsive to all our requests while on the road. He picked us up right on time and followed the itinerary we requested. He was diligent about starting on time each day, which I very much appreciated. He knew about the animals we were seeing and always made sure we got the shots and viewpoints we wanted. I never felt rushed.
Emilie · Canada
Excelente Safari Tour
I had an excellent experience with Semu Gorilaz. The service was great, and they delivered exactly what was promised. Jimmy, our guide, was very kind and took care of every detail from the very beginning. Additionally, he is very knowledgeable about birds. Since my English is not very strong, he always made sure to clarify any doubts I had. Junior (practicing) was very kind and also helped me a lot. 100% recomended.
Miguel Ojeda · Chile
Efficient, professional and always there to help you out.
Semu has offered us the possibility to have this experience on one day adapting to us. Other agencies force you to take minimum three days what increases a lot the price of your experience. Samuel always helpedus fast and he was very professional.
Alejandra Espitia · France
Amazing Guide and Experience
Highly recommend Jimmy and his team! We saw all the big 5, and a large part of that was because Jimmy spotted a leopard way far off. Definitely needed an expert guide like him to see that. He knew so much about the animals and park and was friendly and kind. Also was the most cost effective option we found!
Madeline · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 16 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Hornbill Bush Lodge - Budget lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.
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