Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is best known for the most powerful waterfall in the world.
Every second, the equivalent of 200 bathtubs full of water is forced through a gorge less than seven meters wide. The pressure is so great that the ground trembles around it.
The park’s prime game viewing areas lies on the Buligi Peninsula, a triangle of grassland bounded by the Victoria Nile entering Lake Albert, and the Albert Nile flowing out of it.
Expect to see elephants, buffalo, antelopes and giraffe on a lucky day the lions, leopard. and hyenas can be sighted.
The heart of the park is covered by a delightful tract of savanna. Thanks to a substantial herd of Uganda kob in this area, it is becoming known as a prime area for lions.
The launch voyage upriver from Paraa to see the Murchison Falls exploding through the cliffs at the head of Fajao Gorge is the park’s oldest and most popular excursion.
The 2 hour trip up the Victoria Nile passes a wealth of riverside wildlife including resident hippos and crocodiles, and visiting elephants and buffalo plus very many birds.
You will step off the boat and hike up to view the powerful falls from a vantage point up.
Game Drives
Murchison Falls Game drive is one of the best ways to see and appreciate the rich diversity of Wildlife in the Park.
This park is home to different wildlife species including 451 bird species and over 76 types of mammal including the Buffaloes, Jackson hartebeests, Antelopes, Lions, Kobs, Giraffes, Hyenas, Bushbucks, and Warthogs among others.
They are widely spread all over the Savannah grasslands, grazing or hunting for prey. This makes the park’s landscape so amazing for a game drives while on a Uganda Safari.
Different vehicles can be used, comfortable, spacious with a pop-up roof in order to view well wildlife and take clear photos.
A 4X4 vehicle is advised; this can be a Van, small or an extended land cruiser. Also other cars can be used such as coasters for bigger groups, saloon cars among others.
In the park one can do a self-drive though it’s important to have an armed park ranger guide with you.
In addition, you should at all times follow the park rules during game drives. Game drives in Murchison falls national park live you with an unforgettable memories even when you are back home!
Hiking & Nature Walks
Hiking and Nature Walks are among the top activities in Murchison Falls offering holidaymakers an opportunity to explore this vast wilderness on foot.
The park harbors a lot of wildlife such as warthogs, buffaloes, antelopes, Jackson’s hartebeests, lions, elephants among others. Plant species like the whistling acacia, sausage trees, bird species, butterflies, and many more.
Most attractions in the park and around the conservation areas can be explored on foot, and although there are different trails that can be followed; tourists are only permitted to follow particular designated trails such as the top of the falls.
In Rabongo forest and in Kaniyo Pabidi. hiking and nature walk adventures will be a great reward to Nature lovers and birders as they will reward you with great views of wildlife in Murchison falls National Park, birds and different plant life at a close range as they walk through low hills, gullies and riverine forests.
Sport Fishing
This Park is the best option for tourists interested in Sport Fishing, and this Nile Perch Fishing adventure can be conducted from the shores of the Falls or by boat rides through the falls.
Another perfect spot for extraordinary fishing experience (for big Nile Perch and Tiger Fish) is the Karuma falls next to Chobe Safari Lodge
