Day1
North to the Nile
We leave Kampala early and stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos on foot with a ranger, then continue through Masindi to the park.
- First campfire: worship and a study on Psalm 19
5 days, 4 nights · Uganda
Murchison Falls & the Nile
“The heavens declare the glory of God.” Psalm 19:1
The journey
Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest national park. Here the whole Nile forces itself through a gap only a few metres wide and thunders into the gorge below. Around it, the savanna is home to elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions and hundreds of kinds of birds.
Five days give room for wonder and for worship: rhino tracking on the way north, game drives at dawn, a boat to the foot of the falls, quiet mornings on the riverbank, nights under enormous skies, and a day bringing food, care and the gospel to families with a local church.
Explore
His creation
Be still
Alone with God
Gather
Around the fire
Serve
The poor
Proclaim
The gospel
Route
About 5–6 hours each way (around 300 km). Starts and ends in Kampala. Solid lines are road journeys, dashed lines are flights.
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- 1Kampala
- 2Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- 3Masindi
- 4Murchison Falls
Itinerary
Day2
The savanna and the falls
An early game drive across the northern plains, when the animals are most active. After lunch, a boat up the Nile past hippos, crocodiles and elephants to the foot of the falls.
- Game drive
- Worship under the stars and Bible games
Day3
With our neighbours
A day with a local host church in a community near the park, visiting families they care for: delivering food and essentials, praying together and sharing the good news of Jesus, then worshipping with the church.
- Testimonies around the fire
Day4
The top of the falls
A quiet morning by the river, alone with God. Then a walk to the top of the falls to stand beside the full force of the Nile, and a slow afternoon to rest.
- Communion and a closing night of worship
Day5
Home, sent out
A final prayer of sending, then the drive back to Kampala.
Where you’ll stay
Example stays for this journey. We confirm the best available, or similar, when you book. Guide rates are the hotels’ published 2023 rates, for reference only.
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Comfort
Murchison Falls NP, Uganda
Sambiya River Lodge
Cottages inside the park, close to the falls and the river.
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Premium
Murchison Falls NP, Uganda
Paraa Safari Lodge
Overlooking the Nile on the northern bank, with a pool and river views.
Price
On request
We quote for your group size, dates and choice of stays. Prices change with season and availability; your quote is confirmed in writing.
Included
- Transport from Kampala and back
- Four nights’ accommodation
- Meals as listed
- Park entry, game drive and boat cruise
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Food parcels and essentials for the families we visit
- Bibles and gospel materials to give
Not included
- Optional activities
- Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and rangers
Bring
- Your Bible
- Neutral-coloured clothing
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Binoculars, if you have them
When to go
December–February is the best time to see wildlife; June–September is high season; June and July have the best weather.
What your journey gives
Every seat carries something to share.
Part of every fare buys food parcels, household essentials and Bibles, chosen with the host church for families it already cares for.
We go as guests: no photos without permission, nothing handed out for the camera, and the church keeps caring for every family, and every new believer, after we leave.
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