Murchison Falls National Game Park
Murchison Falls National Park (The most powerful waterfall World) is Uganda’s largest National Park and it’s located in North Western Uganda. The river spreads from the shores of Lake Albert, around the Victoria Nile up to the Karuma falls.
The present-day Murchison falls national park was first protected in the 1920s, as Karuma, Bugungu and Kabalega game reserves with a local name “Kabalega national park”. It was later gazetted as a national park in 1952 and named Murchison falls national park. Since then up to date the name has never changed.
The park is bisected by the mighty River Nile, from east to west for a distance of about 115 kilometres making the southern and the northern sectors of the park.
Murchison Falls National Park is endowed with 76 species of mammal and 450 bird species. The palm studded savannah grassland northern sector harbors dense populations of localized wildlife that includes; Rothschild’s Giraffe, Jackson’s Hartebeests, Oribis, Buffaloes, Elephants, Kobs, Patus Monkeys, Jackals, Hyenas, Lions and Leopards among others.
The partly forested southern sector of the park harbors one of the region’s big apes, the Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, Baboons, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red-tailed and Velvet Monkeys among other wildlife.
It also offers immense concentrations of Hippos, as well as Uganda’s largest population of Crocodiles and most important of all, the region’s most impressive water falls, Murchison Falls where the name of the park comes from.
Murchison Falls can be accessed from Kampala by road and the drive takes 5-6 hours and it passes through Budongo forest. Alternatively, a tourist can fly from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba or Bugungu Airfields depending on which lodge you are booked on and this takes you one hour. starting off your safari with the best experiences in the wilderness with Katland safaris.
Murchison Falls National Park has inland waters which are surrounded by the Victoria Nile; therefore, a boat cruise is an activity that can be done by the tourists and it takes three hours. Private boats on addition can also be hired to spot water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and many other animals which flop the river bank for drinking water.
Unique attractions in Murchison falls national park.
Murchison Falls “The world’s most powerful water Fall.”
These falls are characterized by violentt rocks and water compressing through a narrow gorge, spraying misty droplets over a 50m radius which creates a permanent rainbow over the battlefield which also causes a continuous roar. From Baker’s point on the southern side, you can view the Nile splitting into the smaller Uhuru falls which were formed as a result of the river bursting its banks. With this at Murchison one can have a great experience of adventure with Katland safaris.
Karuma Falls
These are located on the Eastern boarder of Murchison falls National Park. They are found on the Victoria Nile and they are among the most impressive tourist attractions in Uganda. The name Karuma falls was derived from a belief of a great spirit “Karuma” that positioned the stones which break the waters of the river that bring about these falls.
Paraa;
Paraa is one the great areas of interest when it comes to visiting Murchison falls. The word Paraa is a local name from the Luo culture that means “home of hippos”. When we talk about Murchison falls national park being a home of hippos, be sure to find plenty of them there.
Accommodations options in Murchison falls national game park.
There are plenty of hotels and lodges in and out of Murchison falls some of which include; The Red chilli Murchison falls, Paraa lodge Murchison falls, Nile Safari lodge, Nile River lodge, Murchison safari lodge to mention just a few. All these at your disposal to have the best experience during your safari wonderfully guided by the best tour guides from Katland Safaris.
Game drive
Murchison Falls National Park is a nice place for game drives. take a drive either in the early morning or in the afternoon and look out for wild animals including Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Uganda kobs, Waterbuck, Jackson’s hurtbeast, the visitors can also spot different species of birds over 450 in number.
Nature Walk
The guided nature walk at Murchison Fall can be done at Budongo forest and normally takes two to four hours with number of different tree species including fig trees, mahogany trees, Albania trees, AlstoniaBonei, velvet monkeys, Black and white Columbus moneys, and the Chimpanzee as well.
Community Visits
Murchison Falls National Park is surrounded by a number of tribes, the Alur, Acholi and the Banyoro here people who visit them experience the original African culture by these tribes and also to know their different way of life, tourist can buy their locally made craft from local materials and go with them for remembrance.
Chimpanzee Trekking
The guided Chimpanzee trekking that can last two to three hours in Budongo forest is also another memorable experience the visitors can enjoy on their visit to the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park.
Sport Fishing
Murchison falls offers sport fishing experiences on the Nile, take a chance to enjoy this adventure which is best done in months of December, March, June to October. Visitors are advised to take the fishing adventure with an expert and experienced tourist guide who knows more about this activity.
Boat Cruise.
Murchison Falls National Park has inland waters which are surrounded by Victoria Nile; therefore, boat cruise is an activity that can be done by the tourists and it takes three hours. Private boats on addition can also be hired to spot water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and many other animals which flop the river bank for drinking water.
Murchison Falls can be accessed from Kampala by road and the drive takes 5-6 hours passing through Budongo forest. Alternatively, a tourist can fly from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba or Bugungu Airfields depending on which lodge you are booked on and this takes you one hour.
Murchison Falls National Park is known of its famous activities in East Africa and worldwide which are best done by the tourist all-round the year.
