Murchison Falls prices.
Murchison Falls Safaris – When considering the expenses of a safari in Murchison Falls National Park, several key factors significantly influence the total cost for an exhilarating adventure in this expansive park. As the largest savannah national park in Uganda, Murchison Falls offers a wide array of activities and boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, attracting numerous tourists annually on Uganda Safaris to explore its wonders.
Some of the factors that determine the cost of the safari to Murchison falls national park.
1. What you want to so in Murchison Falls National Park.
While there are multiple tourist activities available in this National Park, it’s important to note that each of these activities incurs a different cost. Consequently, the more activities you choose to participate in, the higher the overall cost of your safari will be, and conversely, opting for fewer activities will result in a lower total expense.
Below is a table showing the cost of activities offered in Murchison Falls National park as the UWA tariffs
| Activities | Foreign Non-Residents (USD) | Foreign Residents (USD) | East African Community (UGX) |
| Launch Cruise | $20-$30 | $20-$30 | 30,000 |
| Top of the Falls Walk | $15 | $ 15 | 10,000 |
| Hot Air Balloon Ride | $380 | $380 | |
| Guided Nature Walks | $15 | $15 | 10,000 |
| Private guided game drives | $20 | $20 | 20,000 |
| White water rafting | $50 | $50 | 50,000 |
| Sport fishing | $50 | $50 | 50,000 |
2. Where you will be sleeping
Fortunately, within and around the park, there’s a diverse range of accommodation facilities offering varying levels of service and amenities. These include luxury, mid-range, and budget options.
Luxury accommodations like Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, or Nile Safari Lodge typically average around $500 per stay.
Mid-range options such as Bwana Tembo Lodge or Murchison River Lodge average around $350 per stay.
For budget-conscious travelers, there are options like Fort Murchison or Red Chilli Tented Camp, averaging around $200 per stay.
Additionally, there are campsites available for those who prefer pitching their own tents, along with dormitory accommodations provided by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. These budget-friendly choices cost UGX 25,000 for adults and UGX 5,000 for students, making them suitable options for travelers seeking affordable lodging while enjoying their Uganda safari tour experience.
3. Entrance
All individuals entering the park are subject to paying entrance fees per person, which vary for adults and children. In addition to these fees, vehicles entering the park and utilizing the ferry crossing are also charged, as detailed in the table below:
Below are the park entrance feel for Murchison Falls National Park
| Activities | Foreign Non-Residents (USD) | Foreign Residents (USD) | East African Community (UGX) | |
| Park entrance fees | Adults | $40 | $30 | 20,000 |
| Children | $20 | $10 | 5,000 | |
| Student groups | 3,000 | |||
| University / tertiary institutions | 5,000 | |||
| 4 WD Safari vehicle | $15 | 20,000 | ||
| School Buses | $25 | 40,000 | ||
| Ferry Crossing per head | UGX 5,000 | UGX 5,000 | 5,000 |
4. The type of transportation you have used.
Murchison Falls National Park is reachable via road or air transport, situated 305 kilometers away from Kampala, the capital city. By road, the journey typically takes approximately 5 hours in a Four Wheel Drive Safari Land Cruiser, incurring costs for car hire ranging from $250 to $300 per day, fuel expenses, and driver fees.
Alternatively, travelers seeking to avoid the lengthy drive can opt for charter flights to Pakuba airstrip from Entebbe.