What see and do in Murchison falls National Park

Directions to the National Park of Murchison Falls.

Many different entrances allow visitors to enter the park from different directions, making it conveniently accessible by road and air. Traveling to the park from Kampala will take about four hours due to its northern location. For purposes of preservation and safeguarding the ecosystem in its natural form, all roads leading to the park are tarmac, with the exception of those inside the park itself. Anyone on a safari may reach the park; for example, a journey from Kidepo takes around seven hours to reach Kibale National Park via Hoima, while a journey from Kibale National Park takes about six hours.

The park may be reached by domestic flights departing from Entebbe Airport or Kajjasi Airstrip operated by Kampala Executive Aviation. These flights connect to Bugungu, Pakuba, and Chobe Airstrips; a minimum of four passengers is required for each flight. With just an hour to get there, this is the quickest way to the park, leaving plenty of time to unwind and enjoy all the sights and activities. For flight alternatives and pricing, please contact us.

Murchison Falls National Park Attractions

Drives for games. These, the park’s most beloved pursuits, are best enjoyed in the morning or late in the day. As you make your way through the savannah grasslands, forests, and riverine vegetation on the game drives, you may, depending on the day, catch a glimpse of a variety of creatures. Lions, elephants, buffalo, jackals, kobs, hyenas, and so on are all part of this category. If you want to get the most out of your gaming drives, it’s recommended that you go on more than one.

A boat sails. Along with the many birds that may be seen on this wildlife drive, they add to the excitement of the Nile Delta cruise, which passes past crocodile zones, bathing buffalo, and hippos in pods. Additionally, you get the opportunity to look for the rare shoebill on this voyage. Another option is to go to the base of the falls, where you may take in the breathtaking scenery as the mighty cascades plummet violently from a height of thirty meters. Hiking to the base of the falls is an option on this excursion.

Excursions into nature and countryside. Cruisers often disembark near the base of the falls for a better view, and chimpanzee trackers who are interested in exploring the Budongo Conservation Area on foot often do so as part of their excursion. Prices for the treks often range from twenty dollars per participant. On guided swamp treks, looking for the uncommon shoebill.

Vetting horses. African white-backed, Common Button-quail, Klaas’s cuckoo, Short-toed, Black-chested, and Martial eagles, Lesser Moorhen, Common and Purple Swamphen, Hottentot teals, Long-crested eagles, African crake, harlequin and blue quail, Common button-quail, and many more savannah animals can be found in the park.

In order to see a wide variety of birds, including those native to the Albertine Rift, water birds, and savannah woodland birds, birdwatchers should combine game drives with launch excursions. On a Nile tour, you may see a variety of birds, including the endangered shoebill, perched on the riverbanks. The forest trails are a haven for bird watchers as well.

Mount Murchison. The falls are an essential part of any park visit, and there are two ways to view them: either from below as they cascade down the Nile River, or from above on a boat ride to the base of the falls. You must not miss these falls on your journey across Africa; they are the strongest in the continent.

Following a rhino. You can’t do this in the park itself, but it’s a must-do on the way there or on the way back to Entebbe if you’re visiting from Kampala or any other major city in Uganda. Stopping at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a great chance to see rhinos up close and personal. If you’re fortunate enough to encounter rhinos in Murchison, you could just be able to see all five of the big five on one safari.

The ideal time to view Murchison Falls is around the sunset.

With the exception of the dry seasons (December–February and June–September), the park is open all year. Because the grass is drier and the animals congregate near bodies of water that retain some greenery, these months are ideal for park game activities because the weather is dry and sightings are considerably clearer.

In the rainiest months, the parks have somewhat higher levels of precipitation, which leads to taller vegetation and more treacherous park roads. In extreme cases, it may be recommended against driving to the park unless you have a 4×4 vehicle.

Alternatives for lodging. The park includes everything you might want in terms of lodging, whether you’re on a tight budget, a medium one, or a lavish one. The variety of accommodations available varies from the most luxurious (Bakers Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, and the Nile Safari Lodge) to the most affordable (Redchilli Rest Camp and UWA Bandas), with Murchison River Lodge, Kabalega, and Pakuba Safari Lodge falling somewhere in the between.

Reach out to Katland Safaris and we’ll help you plan a package that suits your interests, schedule, and requirements. If you can’t find a package that works for you, we can also create a custom one. Our safari experts are quick to respond and will get your request addressed as soon as possible. Our TripAdvisor and safari booking evaluations attest to the fact that we take great delight in offering first-rate services.