WELCOME TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Murchison falls national park-boat launch . Murchison falls national park is Uganda’s larges national park covering over 3840 square km, and the contiguous Karuma and bugungu wildlife reserve,

The river Nile (the world’s largest and strongest river) traverses the national park and it divides the park in the northern part from the bush and forests inhibited by a number of birds, and other primates found on the southern part of the park.

One of the uniqueness of this park is the strong river that forces itself in a narrow rock (George) at the Murchison falls, the spectacle that has got a captivated visitors ever since Sir Samuel baker added this park on the map early in 1864.

The essential activities within this park are the boat cruise along the falls that rewards you with the view of a number of wildlife like the hippos, elephants, birds, crocodiles among others.

MAIN AREAS OF INTEREST IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

MURCHISON FALLS

Murchison Falls is characterized by eternal war between rock and water.  The waters  compress through a narrow gap, spraying misty droplets along their wake over a 50m radius. This creates a permanent rainbow over the falls and causes a continuous roar. From Baker Point on the southern side, you can also view the Nile splitting into the smaller Uhuru Falls, created in 1962 when the river burst its banks.

RIVER NILE

A boat ride along the Nile to the down foots of Murchison Falls is a remarkable experience for nature lovers, as the northern bank teems up with a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles. Guided nature walks along both the north and south banks give you another rewarding activity to enjoy, and sport fishing is also possible here. Rafting will be available starting in 2012.

NILE-LAKE ALBERT DELTA

This wide, calm stretch of water, where the tranquil Victoria Nile flows into Lake Albert, and is a key area for a number of bird species giving you a conducive environment for bird watching . Its papyrus-lined banks are bursting with a number of  birdlife, including Goliath Herons, Great Egrets, and African Fish Eagles. The most sought-after species here is the rare Shoebill and many others…

BULIGI GAME TRACKS

The Buligi game tracks, stretching between the Victoria and Albert Niles, are the Murchison Falls National Park’s most popular safari destination. At around 120-170km in length, they pass through open savannah grassland, woodland, acacia and riverine vegetation. Most of the park’s game can be viewed here, especially during early morning and early evening tours.

PARAA

Paraa, meaning home of the of a number of hippo in the local Luo language, is the park’s tourism hub. All the park’s access roads converge here as the northern and southern banks are linked by a passenger ferry, and several accommodations are located nearby. Additionally, a museum and gift shop can be found on the north bank, and most game drives, launch trips and nature walks commence here.

KARUMA FALLS

The Karuma Falls are located in Chobe, in the northeastern sector of the park. These are stunning waterfalls on the Victoria Nile and are made up of a series of natural rock formations which cause the waters to ripple and give them a white, foamy appearance. It is an ideal area for sport fishing. These falls give you a chance to encounter the great view of the real stunning nature standing on the showers or on the sides. Enjoy the best view of the falls.

KANIYO PABIDI FOREST

In the south of Murchison Falls Conservation Area, this forest ecosystem contains black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys, olive baboons, and a habituated chimp group which can be tracked. Elephants, buffalos, lions and leopards are also frequent visitors. Many forest birds can be viewed here, including the chocolate-backed kingfisher, white-thighed hornbill and Puvel’s illadopsis which is found nowhere else in East Africa. Kaniyo Pabidi has a campsite, cottage accommodation, forest walks and excellent bird watching.

RABONGO FOREST

Surrounded by savanna and covering just 4km², Rabongo Forest is considered a birders’ paradise because of the endangered species found here. Rabongo is ideal for educational tours as it provides opportunities to identify animals, birds, medicinal plants and trees. For relaxation, visitors can camp and enjoy picnics by the Wairingo River.

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ACTIVITIES DONE IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

A GAME DRIVE:

When you plan your game drive early in the morning, you will be rewarded with amazing wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, and many others, you find them always waiting to welcome you, as they are busy grazing in the park, not only the wild animals, you will also enjoy the stunning, rewarding, and great view of these green savanna grasslands within Murchison falls national park.

CHIMPANZEE TRACKING IN BUDONGO FOREST:

When you visit Murchison falls national park, you not only target wildlife to look at, but also enjoy a very good time by enjoying tracking the chimpanzee as they move around in the forest. Be prepared for some challenging, exciting moments as you watch our primates interact in the forest.

HIKING AND TRAIL WALKING:

Hiking gives visitors a chance to explore nature within the park. The wildlife will be seen on the trail paths, and also give you the chance to enjoy beautiful sceneries of the park from different angles.