Planning a Best of the Best budget tour one day or multiple safaris to Murchison Falls National Park (formerly known as Kabalega Falls) from Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda, is feasible, though it requires careful planning due to time constraints. Here’s how you can organise your trip with Pamoja Safaris Uganda.
Best of the Best budget Tour Transportation
Distance and Travel Time Murchison Falls National Park is approximately 305 kilometres from Kampala. The journey by road can take around 3 to 4 hours, depending on the type of vehicle you will be using, while at Pamoja Safaris we offer the best of the best safari land cruisers at affordable packages.
Private Vehicle: Having a private vehicle offers flexibility and comfort. The cost can vary, but for a day trip, expect to pay between $60 and $100 for the best of the best vehicles; this excludes the fuel.
Public Transport: While more economical, public transport (Link Bus) can be your best option from Kampala to Buliisa but may not align well with the tight schedule of a one-day safari, as it often involves multiple transfers and less control over timing. We can arrange and pick you up from Buliisa and drive you for a morning game drive and afternoon boat trip, visit the top of the waterfalls, and drop you off at your place of accommodation in Buliisa.
Park entrance fees:
Foreign Non-Residents: $45 per person.
Foreign Residents: $35 per person.
East African Citizens: UGX 20,000 per person.
The top of the waterfalls
Foreign non-residents: $15 per person.
Foreign Residents: $10 per person.
East African Citizens: UGX 15,000 per person.
These fees grant you access to the park for 24 hours.
Safari Activities:
Game Drive: A guided game drive offers the chance to see diverse wildlife. Private guided game drives cost approximately $20 per person.
Boat Cruise to the Falls: A boat trip on the Nile to the base of the falls is a highlight. The cost is around $30 per person.
Top of the Falls Hike: For an additional $15, you can hike to the top of the falls for a panoramic view.
