2-Day Murchison Falls Safari from Kampala: Big Five Wildlife

See lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards in Uganda's largest national park

A 2-day safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area, with a game drive and boat launch on the White Nile River. You'll see four of the Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant and leopard) along with giraffes, patas monkeys found nowhere else in Uganda, and birds throughout the park. Private transportation, meals and an English, Spanish or German-speaking guide are included.

The experience

The safari starts with a transfer from Kampala or your hotel and ends with a return drive to the city or Entebbe. Day one is the journey to the park. Day two is the game drive and boat launch where the Nile narrows and drops 45 meters at the falls. Murchison sits between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on the White Nile, and the park's size, Uganda's largest, means the wildlife spreads across open savanna and dense vegetation where different species congregate.

The game drive takes you through the habitat where lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards live alongside giraffes and the patas monkeys that are found only here and in Kidepo Valley. Birds appear throughout the day, especially at the boat launch where the river narrows and the water draws them in. An air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable during the drive, and lunch and dinner are provided both days.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Kampala or your hotel.
• lunch and dinner both days.
• all park fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, Spanish or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (4 to 80 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by African Adventure Travellers

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling from Kampala and want a structured two days seeing four of the Big Five and the falls: private transport handles the long drive so you can rest between game drives and the boat launch rather than navigate yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

What animals will I actually see on the 2-day Murchison Falls safari?

Four of the Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant and leopard) live in the park. You'll also see giraffes and patas monkeys, a species found only in Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley. Birds appear throughout the game drive and at the boat launch on the Nile.

How does the boat launch work at Murchison Falls?

The boat launch takes you onto the White Nile River where it narrows and drops 45 meters at the falls. This is where many of the park's birds congregate, and it's a separate experience from the game drive that covers the savanna and woodland.

What's included in the 2-day package from Kampala?

Private transportation from Kampala or your hotel, lunch and dinner both days, all park fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the game drive are included. A live guide who speaks English, Spanish or German travels with you.

How much time do I spend driving versus at the park?

Day one is the transfer from Kampala to the park. Day two is the game drive and boat launch at Murchison Falls. The return to Kampala or Entebbe happens after the day two activities.