Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Originally known as Kabalega National Park, Murchison Falls National Park Safaris is Uganda’s oldest and biggest safari park situated at the end of the Albertine Rift Valley. Reaching the park by car or plane, it is 305 kilometers north of Kampala in Masindi district.
Originally initially registered as a wildlife reserve in 1926, Murchison Falls National Park boasts over 76 different mammal species and over 451 bird species. Bugungu, Karuma wildlife reserves, Murchison Falls National Park makes up the Murchison Conservation Area. The Victoria Nile divides the park in half and drops 45 meters over the remaining valley wall, producing the spectacular falls and the uncommon attraction—the last event in an 80-kilometer length of rapids. The great cascade empties the rest of the river’s vitality, turning it into a wide, calm stream running across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. Only Uganda Safaris /Uganda trips will allow one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles this length of river presents to be seen.
While hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents, lions, elephants, giraffes and buffaloes visit the riverbanks regularly. Among the notable guests who have ever visited Murchison Falls National Park are Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, various British royal guests.
Most done activities are wildlife viewing safaris at Murchison Falls, game viewing, launch trips to the bottom of the falls and treks to the top where you can see the devil’s Cauldron, birding and nature walks. Within the park, hot air ballooning activities are also accessible; there are launch trips providing close-gainful view of beautiful Nile scenery.
Savannah, Riverine forest and woodland make up the park’s exquisite flora. Among the several species included are Kobs, elephants, Rothschild giraffes, hartebeests, Oribis, leopards, lions, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees, and many bird species.
One can best visit all the above activities on a Uganda Safari in June through Mid-September and December through Mid-March.
Getting to Murchison Falls National Park;
Nestled north west of Kampala Uganda’s capital, Murchison Falls National Park situated in the northern part of Uganda. Fact, the park spans territory to form the coasts of Lake Albert and over the Bunyoro escarpment and beyond Karuma falls wildlife reserve; it is surrounded by various districts including Masindi, Buyisa, Kiryandongo and Mwoya.
Traveling by bus or private automobile or safari vehicle will easily and reasonably get you to Murchison Falls National Park from Kampala, spending roughly three to four hours. The fastest way to get to the Chobe airstrip from Entebbe Kajjansi airport is by flight, thus other visitors choose it.
Events in Murchison Falls National Park
Game drives, boat cruises on the Victoria Nile, bird watching the park hosts over 450 bird species, nature walks, hiking the top of the falls –offers exciting view of the thunderous world’s powerful water fall, chimpanzee tracking in budongo forest Murchison Falls National Park offers species activities on safari.
Safaris via Murchison Falls National Park
Elephants in Murchison Falls National Park Accommodations
When should one stay on a more than one-day safari in Murchison, well-known Murchison Falls National Park boasts first-rate lodging facilities around the nation. The park offers a list of suitable lodging for your peaceful stay among the environment. Budget, mid-range, and luxurious lodges in and out here span.
Among the luxurious lodges are Paraa Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodges, Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge,
Among others are mid-ranges lodges; Pakuba Safari lodge, Fort Murchison safari lodge, Sambya River Lodge, Murchison River Lodge.
Among others, budget lodges; Parkside safari lodge, Yebo safari camp, Budongo Eco lodge.
Along your safari to Murchison Falls National Park, you can mix it with visiting other Uganda safari destination like Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking or combine it with Kibale Forest National Park for Chimpanzees tracking or hiking trails Mount Rwenzori or Uganda wildlife safaris at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Lake Mburo National Park among others.
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