How to get to Murchison falls national park?
Murchison falls national park is located in north western Uganda in the districts of Masindi nwoya, bulisa and kiryandongo, and it is Uganda’s biggest national park and oldest with the big five animals and these include lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos. There are different ways on how to get in Murchison falls national park. And the most commonly used means is using the road, but also some people that don’t like moving long distances can air means, and there is southern entrance gates and northern entrance gates.
Southern entrance gates
The southern are the that come from Kampala via Masindi through ziwa rhino sanctuary which is a home to the white rhinos, this route passes through kichumbanyobo gate to Para and 4 to 5 hours from Kampala.
Northern entrance gate
Murchison falls national park can also be accessed through the Nile through Chobe, mwankar, mubako and tangi gates north, and this route is from Kampala to pakwach road and this road is so convenient for those travelling to and from gulu and kidepo valley national park.
By air
One who is not able to move for long distances can use the air from Entebbe kajansi to pakuba airfield or Chobe and it is 1to 2hours.
Where to sleep when you are you are in Murchison falls national park
When you are in Murchison falls national park, you can choose from various lodging options ranging from luxury lodges to budget friendly accommodation and these include.
Red chili rest camp
Red chili rest camp it is a budget accommodation it is located in the heart of Para; the camp has all types of rooms the single rooms, twin, and double rooms and these rooms are for all categories of people either you are a family trip, group or solo so it accommodates everyone.
Chobe safari lodge
This a luxury lodge which gives breath taking panoramic views. Sleeping a Chobe, you will get an opportunity to sample the wildlife, birds, flora and fauna, Chobe lodge has 366 elegant guest rooms there is even a presidential suit. Sleeping at Chobe you will get an opportunity to do various activities and these include sport fishing, bush breakfast, visiting top of Murchison falls, nature walks and many more.
Paraa safari lodge
Paraa safari lodge is one of the best and highly recommended accommodations for a luxury safari in Murchison falls national park, Para has over 54 rooms with everything in and among the activities offered at the lodge include chimpanzee trucking in budongo forest, bird watching, game drives, boat trips, visiting top of the falls and nature walks.
And other lodges include bakers lodge, Nile safari lodge, Wana Tembo safari lodge, sambiya river lodge, fort Murchison lodge and many more but especially those are the ones that are most booked because they are within the park.
Best time to visit Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park can be visited any day and any time of the day though the best time is during the dry season it is when the park gives you a clear of animals and others features because the vegetation is always short making it easy to spot variety of animals and also doing the activities one wishes to do like spot fishing, so generally dry season is the best time to visit Murchison falls national park.
Things to do while you are in Murchison falls national park
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife viewing is the highlight of every safari to Africa and Murchison falls is a home to 76mammals and among those there are big 5 animals that you can’t miss seeing while on Uganda wildlife safari and these include elephants, buffaloes, lions, elephants, buffaloes and other mammals include elephants, buffaloes. This activity can be done early in the morning or evening, and can best be done in northern sector of the park.
Hot air ballon experience
The hot air ballon experience these are air rides above the savannah in Murchison falls national park, this activity is one of the most exciting and romantic memorable experience to do during your safari and it takes 45 minutes.
Cultural experiences
The cultural experiences is such a unique experience as you to interact with different cultures and get an opportunity to see and participate in their way of life like testing the local food making crafts and as you visit these local people some are story tellers so u will be able to hear the stories about Murchison that are interesting.
Chimpanzee trucking
Chimpanzee trucking it is done in budongo forest, while you are Murchison falls national park you done have to miss the primate experience and it can best be done in the morning it is when primates are active and well seen.
Trucking the Rhinos
The rhinos are only found in Murchison falls national park and it is the only the place where white rhinos can be seen so a visitor on Uganda wildlife safari tour should not miss out on seeing these great animals.
Birding
Murchison falls national park is one of the best birding places with over 451 birds and these include resident and migratory birds some of the birds spotted include hadada ibis, fish eagles, blue blue and many others.
Hiking to the top of the falls
For the adventurous traveler, hiking to the top of Murchison falls is a must to do activity and the hike takes about 45 minutes, with the help of the guide who will take you and tell you every thing about the park and other features in the park.
Ziplining
The ziplining it is done at sambiya river lodge and canopy walk these two activities are adventurous and interesting activities to do after maybe a tiresome day of game drives, hiking to the top of top of the falls and other activities that you may have done.
In conclusion Murchison falls national park should not be missed out while planning for a Uganda wildlife safari tour, because even those that have visited it several times, they keeping coming because the park keeps surprising because the natural features. So, Murchison falls national park is a must to do if you want the best experience in Uganda and African vacation safaris is here to solve all your dreams of visiting Uganda.