Murchison falls National Park offers you the best wildlife Safari with a guided Murchison budget and Murchison accommodation that reverts your horrifying adventure in the one of the most toured National parks hugged by the Uganda wildlife in the spreading and compacted woodlands bisected by the pounding marvelous Murchison falls that bisects and bursts out of the devil’s cauldron surrounded by the Murchison grasslands where the slender and thorny acacia trees stand in the boggy wetland soils where the Murchison wildlife engross its life.
African Adventure Travellers minds about you having a valued and pleasurable Uganda Safari, Your Uganda wildlife Safari suitably includes the engrossing Murchison falls National Park, the largest and oldest park with four of the big five present ie. Lions, leopard, buffalo, Elephants. And the congested numerous Murchison wildlife which you encounter on your Murchison falls National Park safari game drives in the Park.
Murchison falls National park occupies 3840km it is located in Buliisa district the west and Nwoya in the north, 300km northwest of kampala. It takes at least 5 hours to get there. The climate in the park area is typically tropical with two rainy seasons (in April and in November). The Murchison falls park temperatures are uniform owing to the area’s location close to the equator. Normally, the best time for a visit is the dry seasons between December to late February and from June to September.
Normally, the best time to visit is the dry seasons from December to late February and June to September. Tour a variety of activities and adventures to try out, right from the game drive as you enter the park, you get to see animals like the antelope, buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, Hippos, Rhinos, monkeys, warthogs, baboons, Giraffes, Entelops, Waterbucks, Birds and more.
There are also different and endemic bird species you will encounter including the migrant birds like the abdim’s stork. More of the animals and birds can be seen up close during the boat ride to the falls.See the hippos, crocodiles and other animals as they enjoy the waters. The boat ride ends at the bottom of the falls so you enjoy a hike to the top of the falls.
Get to see the permanent rainbow formed by the falls between the rocks. Explore a variety of accommodation to choose from, whether budget, mid-range or luxury you will not be disappointed. Interestingly, It has the Murchison Falls National Park, where the waters of the Nile flow through a narrow gorge across the park, 7 metres wide before plunging 43 metres.
The park’s sprawling range of sights covers grasslands, acacia trees, wetlands and the various animals. A variety adventures are on hand to try out. Game drives let you into the world of antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards and much more.
African Adventure Travelers tour company with take you to this beautiful epic place to furthermore see the endemic bird species that can be spotted along with migrant birds like the abdim’s stork. Up close experiences with hippos, crocodiles, among other water animals, can be had during the boat ride which ends at the bottom of the Murchison Falls. You can then enjoy a hike to the top where the Nile water begins its drop through the gorge. A permanent rainbow, formed by the falling water, sits on the rocks.
Summary about the Park – Murchison falls National Park
Traveling to Murchison Location: Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) is managed by the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. On safari, it can be accessed north-western Uganda, spreading inland from the shores of Lake Albert, around the Victoria Nile, up to the Karuma Falls. The road drive from the capital City of Uganda-Kampala to the park is about 283 kilometers, The first stop point for lunch/Shopping for a traveler, we recommend Masindi town
History about the Park: The famous European explorers, John Speke and James Grant were the first to visit Kablega falls National Park, the present day Murchison falls National Park, this was later followed by Samuel and Florence Baker who did the thorough exploration in 1863 to 1864 and named the Savannah Murchison after the great geologist Roderick Murchison then the president of the Royal Geographical Society
What to Note: Murchison falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda, and the most Visited Savannah.The is the home to Murchison Falls, where the waters of the Nile flow through a narrow gorge only 7 metres wide before plunging 43 metres, and has the largest population of Nile crocodiles
Travel Guide before Visiting the Park
This is the most visited Park in Uganda, planning to fall in love with the rolling grasslands scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, then our travelers most often come with Lightweight clothing that can be layered, Sunscreen and face lotions, hat or sun visor, water proof(might be needed when hiking the falls), Cameras, Comfortable hiking/walking shoes, insect repellents, flashlights with spare batteries among others.
Depending on your Murchison Safari, travelers opt for Murchison Falls, River Nile, Nile-Lake Albert Delta, Buligi Game Tracks, Paraa, Karuma Falls, Kaniyo Pabidi Forest, Rabongo Forest, Budongo Forest.
Accommodation ranges from campsites, lodges, hotels and guesthouse. Some of these are built on top of the falls and have better facilities that are eco-friendly. Budget accommodation is also available for the budget travelers and the most suitable places include; Kaniyo Pabidi Camp, there is also luxury accommodation with excellent services like Masindi Hotel and Court view hotels and then Heritage Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Murchison Safari Lodge, GeoLodges Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Rest Chilli Rest Camp, Sambiya River Lodge, GeoLodgesShoebill Camp Site, Yebo Safari Camp, UWA Campsite
Murchison falls National Park Safari never fails to Impress, visit the Park to enjoy Boat cruises/Launch Trips in Murchison Falls and be displayed to an album of Africa wildlife up stream Para direct to the memorable frontal view of the Falls, Hiking and Nature Walks in Murchison Falls, Game Drives in Murchison Falls, Birding in Murchison Falls, Cultural Encounters in Murchison Falls, Sport Fishing in Murchison Falls, Hot air balloons in Murchison Falls National Park