Murchison falls national park is the biggest wildlife park in Uganda with many to offer to tourists, the park is endowed by many species ranging from animals, birds, and many more. The park derived its name from the magnificent Murchison falls on the river Nile which passes through the park, meet with Lake Albert and then continue to Sudan before ending its journey in Egypt. Murchison falls National Park is one of the most visited parks in Uganda and it rarely misses on visitors Itineraries.
What makes Murchison falls National Park magical
Wildlife: The park has many species of animals, like members of the big five like Leopards, Lions, Elephants, and Buffaloes. Other animals include, Antelopes, Hyenas, Giraffes and other. Many visitors come to see these majestic creatures in their natural environment.
Murchison falls: This is where the park derived its name. The falls are on River Nile which is present in this park. The falls are powerful and beautiful to look at. The sound and the pressure the water uses to squeeze into a narrow gorge is wonderful.
Birds: Murchison falls is among the important birding sites in Uganda. Many different species are residents in this park. Some can be seen along cliff on boat cruises, others are spotted in the game drives and many more.
Delta: This is where River Nile (the longest in the world) meet with Lake Albert, the connection between the two is called Delta. Boat cruises are conducted on the delta to enjoy more about the place.
What to do in Murchison falls National Park
Game drives in murchison falls: This is one of the main activities in the park, almost each and every visitor in this park do not miss to see the many species of wildlife in this park, animals like Antelopes, Elephants. Leopards and many can be seen in the game drive. The guides will be explaining different types of attractions.
Boat cruise to the bottom of the falls: This activity will avail you an opportunity to come nearer the falls, Enjoy the waters squeezing in the narrow gorge, Enjoy the many crocodiles basking alongside the River, Enjoy the Hippos in the water, enjoy the cliffs and many more.
Visiting the top of the falls: This is another way of exploring the falls. Some visitors opt to go with the boat to the bottom of the falls and then others opt to go with their safari vehicles and visit the top of the falls.
Birding: Due to many bird species present in the park, it is also among the activities done here. Many birds will be identified in the game drive and the boat cruise. The birding guide will help to identify the species and also to identify places where specific birds can be found.
Spot fishing in murchision : This is also another exciting activity here. But visitors are advised to come with their fishing equipment
Community encounters: There are communities surrounding the park, spending some time with them is productive, some local groups perform to visitors through songs, Dance, demonstrations and many more.
The best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park
The park can be visited any time of the year, but as the question stands, what is the best time to visit, these are dry season months, which include, June, July, Aug, September, October, January and February.
During this period, the rain is little so many clients tend to book their trip around this time that’s why it is called High season.
Also with other months, trips are conducted to this park as well. So, visitors are free to check on their convenient time to visit.
How to Access Murchison falls National Park
By Road
The park can be accessed by road, it can be in 4×4 safari jeep. When visitors set off from Entebbe or Kampala in the morning, it is a half day drive. The drive will head on Bombo Road, Gulu Highway.
By Air
The park is connected by domestic flights, they can be both scheduled or chattered. Flights can land at Chobe airstrip or Pakuba where the driver guides will be waiting to take visitors at their accommodation or to start the activities right away.
Accommodation facilities around Murchison Falls national park
There are many accommodation facilities in Murchison, ranging from Luxury, Midrange and Budget. It depends on the visitor’s preference. Examples of lodges around and inside Murchison falls include. Pakuba safari lodge, Paraa safari lodge, Chobe safari lodge, Nile safari Camp, Red chill Hide away, Murchison River lodges, Fort Murchison Twiga safari lodge and many more.
