Wildlife Safaris · 5 days / 4 nights · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Murchison Falls & Source of the Nile — 5 Days

The Nile's most powerful waterfall plus rafting the source rapids.

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Overview

Five-day Uganda circuit — start at the source of the Nile in Jinja, then the thunderous Murchison Falls.

Route: Entebbe → Jinja → Murchison Falls → Entebbe

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe to Jinja

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Murchison Falls

    Source of the Nile monument, sunset cruise.

    📍 Murchison Falls 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 305 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 L, D 🏨 Chobe Safari Lodge
    • Boat cruise
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Cultural visit
    • Sunrise tracking
  2. Day 2

    Jinja to Murchison

    Highlight: Photography stop in Jinja

    Long drive north via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

    📍 Jinja 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 80 km ⏱ ~2 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Jinja Nile Resort
    • Guided nature walk
    • Photography stop
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
  3. Day 3

    Murchison game + boat

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Murchison Falls

    Morning Paraa drive, afternoon boat to falls base.

    📍 Murchison Falls 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 305 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Chobe Safari Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Visit local market
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Photography stop
  4. Day 4

    Top of falls

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Jinja

    Drive to top of falls, afternoon return game drive.

    📍 Jinja 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 80 km ⏱ ~2 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Wildwaters Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
  5. Day 5

    Return Entebbe

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Murchison Falls

    Long drive back.

    📍 Murchison Falls 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 305 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L 🏨 Chobe Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Bush breakfast
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$1,436 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$1,690 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$2,282 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$3,126 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
directions_walk Walking Safaris
air Hot-Air Balloon
pets Pet-Free Zones
favorite Honeymoon Setup
child_care Children's Pool
set_meal All-Inclusive Meals
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Murchison Falls National Park
25°C Thunderstorm · 3 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:15
  1. ⛈ 29° 20° 💧 5.7mm
  2. 🌦 30° 20° 💧 3.8mm
  3. ⛈ 30° 20° 💧 2.6mm
  4. ⛈ 30° 20° 💧 9.1mm
  5. 🌦 30° 19° 💧 1.5mm
  6. ⛈ 29° 20° 💧 9.6mm
  7. ⛈ 31° 20°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Murchison Falls National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Crocuta crocuta
2026-01-22 · Uganda
Phacochoerus africanus
2026-01-22 · Uganda
Kobus kob
2026-01-22 · Uganda
Varanus niloticus
2026-01-04 · Uganda
Python sebae
2026-01-07 · Uganda
Vanellus spinosus
2026-01-21 · Uganda
Cypsiurus parvus
2026-01-04 · Uganda
Terathopius ecaudatus
2026-01-04 · Uganda
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Paraa Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Murchison Falls National Park
From $245 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningBar / LoungeGame DrivesGym / FitnessPhotography Hide
245 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Chobe Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Murchison Falls National Park
From $235 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningRestaurantBar / LoungeCultural VisitsHot-Air Balloon
198 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.2/10
Wildwaters Lodge
Luxury · Source of the Nile — Jinja
From $385 / night · +$420 upgrade
Cultural VisitsHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
167 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.3/10
Jinja Nile Resort
Mid-range · Source of the Nile — Jinja
From $145 / night
Air-conditioningBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
198 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ410		 NBO → EBB
Nairobi · Entebbe · Non-stop 		08:00 09:10 1h 10m Daily $220 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1379		 DOH → EBB
Doha · Entebbe · 1 stop 		07:45 15:35 7h 00m Daily $850 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Brussels Airlines
SN461		 BRU → EBB
Brussels · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:30 21:35 9h 05m Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun $1,050 Book on Brussels Airlines ↗
Emirates
EK729		 DXB → EBB
Dubai · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:50 15:55 6h 05m Daily $780 Book on Emirates ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 with driver-guide
  • 4 nights full-board
  • Park fees
  • Boat cruise to falls base

cancelExcludes

  • International flights
  • Rafting (add-on)
  • Tips
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