Location of Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park is a protected conservation area managed by the Uganda wildlife Authority, it is located in North western Uganda in the districts of Kiryadongo Nwoya, Bulisa and Masindi. Murchison falls lies on 3840 square kilometres, Murchison falls national park is bisected by Victoria Nile from the east to the west for the distance of about 115 kilometres, where the waters in the Nile flow to the water falls through a narrow gorge forming the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Murchison falls national park is the largest and oldest park in Uganda.
Murchison falls national park is adjacent to Masindi Gulu high way a few metres from Karuma falls which is currently Uganda’s largest power station.
History of Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park was named by the explores who were Europeans, that was john Speke and James grant who the first people to visit the present-day Murchison falls national park. Later it was more explored by Samuel and Florence Baker, the Baker named Murchison falls from Kabalega National Park.
How to get to Murchison falls national park
One can get to Murchison falls park using different ways either by road or air
By road
There are a number of routes to use in order to reach Murchison falls national park, one of the routes and common one is from Kampala via Karuma to Murchison, or Kampala via Masindi to Murchison, and the Kampala via Hoima to Murchison by using all those routes you will be able to reach Murchison falls national park.
By air
You can as well decide to fly in case you are not comfortable to travel for long distance. One can fly from Entebbe in kajjansi to Pakuba airfield then transfer park headquarters by car which is just 16minutes.
what to do while in Murchison falls national park
Game drives
Game drives are the highlight of every safari in Murchison falls national park. The park is a home to different wildlife species with over 76 mammals and these animals include buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks, warthogs, hippos, giraffes, lions, leopards among others. Game drives in Murchison falls national park is one of the most famous activity because they give an opportunity to the visitor to explore the park and most of the game drives are done in northern part of the park in Bulingi game truck.
Chimpanzee trucking
Chimpanzee trucking takes place in Budongo forest, it is a thrilling Uganda safari adventure that offers visitors an opportunity to see the apes. And Budongo forest is a home to 0ther primates like monkeys and it can be done in the morning and in the afternoon.
Hike and visit the top of the falls
Hiking to the top of the falls is an exciting activity that offers to visitors a unique perspective of this natural wonder visiting the amazing falls gives you an opportunity view Murchison falls well and clear pictures of the falls.
Visit ziwa Rhino sanctuary
The sanctuary is on the way to Murchison having the white Rhinos and the only place in Uganda with the Rhinos so as you visit Murchison falls don’t miss out on visiting the Rhinoceros.
Birdwatching
Bird watching can best be done during the nature walk, the park has a number of birds and also rare species you can get them their like the shoebill, and other birds like the fish eagle, grey crowned crane making it a birders paradise.
Hot air ballon
Hot air ballon offers visitors panoramic views of the park’s wildlife, waterfalls and the landscapes, hot air ballon takes 45 minutes and the ballon follows the direction of the air.
Cultural experience
The park offers an opportunity to visitors to engage with the local communities around the park and in the neighbouring to learn about their life style like traditional dances, story telling hand craft making, which is a rewarding experience.
Camping
Camping is done in most of the lodges with in the national park, camping in the wilderness is usually preferred and in Murchison is normally done at Kaniyo Pabidi. For camp site one can decide to carry their own food in case the camp site is far from the hotel or lodge
Best time to visit Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park can be visited any time of the year but the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, September, December and February during these months the park is dry and the wildlife is easily spotted as animals gather to drink water.
Where to stay when you are in Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park offers arrange of accommodation suiting every visitor’s budget from luxury to budget range and some of these lodges include Paara lodge safari, Chobe safari lodge, Pakuba safari lodge, red chilli rest camp, Murchison falls river lodge.
What to carry when travelling to Murchison falls national park
After knowing the season when you are supposed to travel to Uganda in Murchison falls national park, you need to know the things that are necessary during the trip so that you are not caught by Suprise in any way. These are some of the things you need to carry before leaving you.
Clothes
Carry clothes that are comfortable according to the activities you are going to do especially long-sleeved shirts and trousers because most of the activities take place in the thick vegetation so to avoid being hurt by thorns carry proper clothes.
Shoes
You need to carry hiking boots that are water proof because of the muddy trials and truck routes some times.
Camera
You are going to see amazing things and reach places where you will need to take photos and videos for memories.
Binoculars
Binoculars are so much important especially for bird lovers because most of the birds are in the distance so to view them well one needs binoculars to get a clear view of the birds and other mammals or primates.
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