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Murchison Falls: Witness the force of the Victoria Nile as it squeezes through a narrow gorge to plunge into the pool below, creating a thunderous roar and a misty, breathtaking view.
Boat cruises on the Nile: Take a boat safari to see wildlife up close, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles along the riverbanks. The cruise to the Albert Delta is particularly good for bird watching, especially for the shoebill stork.
Game drives: Explore the park's plains for a chance to spot a variety of animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and large numbers of Uganda kobs. The park has the largest population of Rothschild's giraffes in the world.
Hiking to the top of the falls: Take a hike to a viewpoint where you can see the Nile River crashing through the narrow gorge, offering incredible photo opportunities.
Birdwatching: With over 450 bird species, Murchison Falls is a birdwatcher's paradise. Look for the shoebill stork, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and numerous other species in various habitats throughout the park.
Sport fishing: Enjoy a fishing excursion on the Nile River for a different way to experience the park's waters.
Lions
Warthogs
Leopards
Rothschild's giraffes
Numerous herds of elephants
Various antelope species like the Uganda kob and hartebeest are abundant.
Notable bird species: The rare shoebill stork is a major attraction, often seen along the river delta. Other species include the Goliath heron, African jacana, malachite kingfisher, and Abyssinian ground hornbill.
The best time for wildlife viewing is during the Dry Seasons (December - February and June - September), when animals congregate around water sources and roads are more accessible.
Murchison Falls National Park is located 305km/190mi north of Kampala. The drive to the southern entrance gate takes 4 to 5 hours. Coming from the southwest, the 280km/170mi drive from Fort Portal takes at least 6 hours. Allow another hour or 2 from the entrance gate to most of the lodges. It is also possible to fly to the park by chartered or scheduled aircraft service from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield near Kampala. Pakuba Airfield is the most convenient point of arrival for the main cluster of camps and lodges around the park headquarters at Paraa. When flying from abroad, you’ll arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). It is located 46km/29mi from the capital (Kampala).
Explore the beauty of Murchison Falls National Park
