Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, perfect guide & Facts

The attractions and activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls on River Nile

Historically, known as the Kabalega Falls, Murchison Falls are the most attractive of all the features of Murchison Falls National Park holding the grand record of being the most powerful waterfall in the world. Also It is a marvel seeing the Mighty Nile River’s width undergoing compression to squeeze out through a compact 7meter gap creating a thunderous roar which explains the power that lies in the massive rapids as the water runs through the gorges.

And still many wonderful scenes can be sighted on a hike to the top of Murchison Falls to see how the water runs through the narrow gaps, the unique thing to see besides the fast-moving water is the never-fading rainbow which many tourists find fascinating.

Additionally, the water creates natural fountains which rain on tourists as they view the top of Murchison Falls while on trip to the national park. Moreover, the boat cruise to the base of the falls is also adventurous giving visitors close looks at aquatic wildlife like crocodiles and the huge schools of hippopotamuses. The turbulence at the bottom of Murchison Falls is a marvel of how it feels being at the most powerful waterfall on earth.

Kaniyo Pabidi Forests

In fact Murchison Falls National Park is blessed with lush green tropical rainforests like the jungles of Kaniyo Pabidi Forests near the green Budongo Forest. Also this is one of the unique places to see wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat – an adventure here offers unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experiences. In addition the trees of Kaniyo Pabidi Forests support the thriving of many primate species, monkeys like black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkeys and olive baboons can be tracked there. Meanwhile, Kaniyo Pabidi Forests are highly recommendable for bird watchers with the trees housing about 360 species of birds. In conclusion, this place is one of the reason why Uganda Safaris is a must trip for your East Africa Safaris

Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park

Budongo Forest is one of the places you must visit  around Murchison Falls National Park because of its unique wildlife and the chimpanzee trekking experience.  The large area of Budongo Forests makes it one of the tropical forests in  Uganda were your guaranteed to have a good site to do nature walks and many more adventures in Uganda.

In addition, the chimpanzee population in Budongo forest have increased in the recent years, rising to 600. Budongo forests offers short chimpanzee trekking experiences which are less tiresome and guarantee great encounters with the wild chimpanzees. As a result , an  adventure around Budondo forest, definitely give chance to see 9 species of primates

While if you’re  a  bird lover, there is an impressive array of birdlife in Budongo Forest with about 360 species registered here. Therefore forests of Budongo have much to offers in terms of primates and birds hence making it a must-visit place in Murchison Falls National Park. Plan your trip to Murchison Falls with us 

Other things to do in Murchison Falls National Park

Bird viewing in Murchison Falls Park

Murchison Falls National Park is one of the best places were tourist can view birds in Uganda with 450 species recorded within the park boundaries.  Particularly Kaniyo Forest and Budongo in Murchison falls are the best spots for bird washing. Then other birds can be seen at River Nile during the boat trip to the Nile delta towards Lake Albert or to the bottom of the falls.  Precisely the birds of Murchison Falls National Park include Red-throated Bee-eater, Grey Crowned Crane, Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill, African Quail-Finch, Squacco Heron and shoebills among others.

Game Drives in Murchison Falls National Park

Outstandingly, going on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park offers you a unique opportunity to see the abundant wildlife in the heart of the park.  Above all, with over 70 mammal species in the park, expect seeing lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, hippos, baboons, and various antelope species that roam the vast savannas of the park.

In addition game drives are best experienced in Murchison Falls National Park  in the early morning or late afternoon. Since Murchison falls National Park hosts four of the five African Big Five animals, combining your Murchison Falls Safari with a visit to the nearby Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary guarantees sighting of all the African Big Five species during a Uganda Holiday Safari.  Explore the vast expanses of Murchison Falls National Park on a game drive adventure.

Boat Cruise

The boat safari in Murchison Falls grants tourists an opportunity to witness various water animals like crocodiles, hippopotamuses and sometimes elephants can be seen at the river banks on Nile. However the boat cruise lasts for two hours from the landing site to the bottom of Murchison Falls.  In addition the boat ride is an awesome and cool way to watch birds in Murchison Falls Park.  Although the boat cruise is categorized into sundowner to chill and relax on the Victoria Nile. Unlike other parks in East Africa, Murchison is a good spot to have a fun filled boat experience with scenic views and a ride to the bottom of the most powerful waterfall.

Chimpanzee trekking

Significantly, Budongo forest is the best place for chimpanzee trekking. The close encounters with the wild chimpanzees help trackers understand about the way of life of these primates. In addition the chimpanzee population of Murchison Falls Park is about 800 and there are habituated groups which are lovely and give you  an unforgettable experience. Not only but also the trekking experience requires you to first acquire a chimpanzee trekking permit which is issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).

Then chimpanzee trekking permits for Budongo Forests cost about US$ 150 per person/trek for international visitors. And we can help you check for availability and if interested reserve your chimpanzee trekking permit.

How do I get to Murchison Falls National Park?

Getting to Murchison Park by Air

Flights can be booked through various tour operators. It is convenient to use the operators because they have information about in-land travel and budgets.  Therefore you can book chartered flight from the airfield in Kajjansi although the airport at Entebbe offers such services too. Although Murchison Falls National Park has airfields at Chobe, Pakuba and Bugungu. All these can be used depending on the location of your residence or accommodation.

Getting to Murchison Falls National Park by Road

First of all most visitors travel to Murchison Falls National Park by road. However the drive from the capital, Kampala takes between 4-5 hours, from Kampala or Entebbe connect to the Highway to Gulu City in the north. Also some of the gates of Murchison Falls Park can easily be accessed near the highway like Wankwar, Tangi and Chobe gates. We provide you 4×4 vehicles from Car Rental Uganda

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