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Murchison Falls National Park

    • OVERVIEW
    Also known as the Kabalega National Park, the Murchison Falls National Park is popularly known for having the world’s most powerful waterfall that emits large volumes of water about 300 cubic meters per second or 11,000 ft³/s at a very powerful pressure that causes the surrounding to tremble. The park was first gazetted in 1927 and today is the largest park in Uganda covering an area of 3840 sq km / 1483 sq miles.  It is commonly visited for Uganda Safari Tours because of its diverse safari activities and rich wildlife.
    LOCATION.
    The location of Murchison Falls National Park is in northern Uganda, northwest of the capital Kampala, and extends its boundaries to a number of districts within and beyond the Bunyoro escarpment including Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo, and Buyisa. It is found on the northernmost reaches of the Albertine Rift Valley with its terrain bisected by the Victoria Nile.
     
    When we talk about Murchison Falls National Park animals, it is home to more than 73 animal species among which are four of the ‘Big Five’ including buffaloes, leopards, lions, and elephants (except rhinos), has three-quarters of the world’s population of Rothschild giraffes plus a healthy population of herbivores which has recently doubled including the Uganda Kobs all of which can easily be seen on the Wildlife Safari Tours here. There are various primates living within its verdant forests like the Budongo among which are over 610 chimpanzees, in addition to 451 bird species including 23 Albertine rift endemics.
     

    The Murchison Falls

    the highlight of any itinerary in Murchison Falls National Park is visiting the falls to see how large volumes of water from the Victoria Nile force their way through an approximately 7-meter-wide gorge to plunge 43 meters below into a pool. this powerful waterfall creates a thunderous noise with a splashing cloud of fog offering a very breathtaking view worth enjoying

     

    The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

     

    This private non-profit project was established in 2005 to revive the population of the white rhino in Uganda following the intense poaching that happened during the 1990s that totally depleted this species from the Murchison Falls and Kidepo National parks where these animals previously lived. Today there are twenty-two 22 southern white rhinos found at this sanctuary.

     

    The Rich Wildlife

     

    The diverse vegetation cover of the park which includes woodlands, savannah, and riverine forests supports a great diversity of animals which can easily be seen in different safari itineraries like the 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari. These include the Uganda Kobs, Hartebeests, lions, elephants, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, and hyenas among many others. Birders well the park has a diversity of species to see like the rare shoebill stork, the Goliath heron, the yellow-footed fly catcher, the African jacana, the Abyssinian ground hornbill, pitta as well as the pied giant and malachite kingfisher among the over 451 species.
     

     

    Launch Trip:

     

    This 2-hour launch trip begins at Paraa and offers holidaymakers an opportunity to see various wildlife including large numbers of giant crocodiles, hippos, and various birds like the rare shoebill stork. This offers great photographic opportunities

     

    Game Drives:

     

    These are conducted early morning as well as in the early evening offering you a chance to enjoy up-close views of the different animals. The Delta area, Buligi Penisular, and the southern sector are the main game viewing areas. See our 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari.

     

    Cultural Tours:

     

    Enjoy thrilling energetic cultural dances by the Mubako as you sit by a campfire, village tours to see the traditional lifestyle of the locals and the crafts shop by the Boomu Women’s Group

     

    Chimpanzee Tracking: 

     

    Within the verdant forest of Budongo are some of the best Chimpanzee Tracking Tours conducted in Uganda. You will enjoy up-close encounters with these great apes.

     

    Hot Air Balloon Safari:

     

    Enjoy an aerial view of the park’s beautiful landscape and large numbers of wildlife at daybreak. This ride costs between $380 and $400.

     

    Bird Watching:

     

    With various species including Albertine Rift endemics, water birds, and savanna forest birds. Birders will surely be well rewarded. Bird-watching can be done during the launch cruise and game drives.

    Nature Walks & Hikes    :
    The park offers several trails that can be explored on foot through the Rabongo and Kaniyo Pabidi forests to see birds and primates
     
    Although considered to be an all-year-round destination, the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park is in the dry season from December to mid-February, and June to July, while bird watching can best be done in the wet season when migrant birds, have arrived
     
    The park can easily be accessed easily by air and road. From Kampala to Murchison Falls it is about 4h 30 mins via Kampala – Masindi route (282 km) or 5h 30min via Kampala-Hoima. There are also charter flights from Kajjansi Entebbe to Chobe airstrip.
     

    Here accommodation ranges from budget lodges, mid-range lodges, and luxury lodges like the Chobe Safari Lodge. This great diversity offers accommodation options for all travelers irrespective of your safari budget.

    The Paraa Safari Lodge and Nile Safari Lodge are among the other luxury facilities, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, and Fort Murchison Safari Lodge are mid-range facilities while the Boomu Women’s Group Bandaas, Red Chilli Rest Camp, Yebo Safari Camp, and Parkside Safari Lodge are the budget facilities. So don’t be misinformed as budget safaris in Murchison Falls National Park are also possible
    Popular Safari Packages
    2 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari
    3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
    4 Days Murchison Falls Tours
     
    Because of its ideal location, most of the visitors to this great park often come from other destinations say Bwindi after a Gorilla Trekking Tour, while going to enjoy the beautiful islands on a Ssesse Island Beach Holiday, or after visiting the capital of primates on a 3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Safari. This can also be combined with safari to other neighboring safari options like Rwanda gorilla tours, or Kenya and Tanzania safari.
    What to pack for a Safari to Uganda
    All holidaymakers visiting the Murchison Falls National Park are advised to pack a number of things however, a valid passport with visa and a yellow fever vaccination certificate, a camera, comfortable safari clothing that is not brightly colored, long-sleeved shirts, scarfs, trousers, sunscreen, sunglasses, caps, a hat, evening wear, durable waterproof shoes with ankle support especially when going on nature walks or chimpanzee trekking.
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