A remarkable wildlife experience in Murchison Falls National Park

Feb 13, 2018

State-of-the-art accommodation facilities around the park are partly why vast numbers of tourists from around the world visit the park all year round.

PIC: You can enjoy a top of the falls view at Murchison

WILDLIFE | TOURISM


Murchison Falls National Park is not only Uganda's largest National Park but is also the oldest.

The park is bisected by the world's longest river, The River Nile which also supports the abundant wildlife. State-of-the-art accommodation facilities around the park are partly why vast numbers of tourists from around the world visit the park all year round to experience life in the wild.

A Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park becomes truly remarkable when it includes the following visits and tour activities.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit

Rhinos in Uganda are classified among endangered animal species and because of this, the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was established so that proper care and protection is given to these gigantic Rhinos. The sanctuary is located in Nakasongora District north of Kampala, Uganda's capital before reaching Murchison Falls National Park.

The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is run by Uganda Rhino Fund and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Although Rhino Tracking is the main activity at the sanctuary, there are also many bird species, reptiles and mammals that can be encountered at the sanctuary. About 19 rhinos can be found at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which sits on 70 square Kilometers of land with electric fencing to ensure maximum protection of the Rhinos.

Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park has got over 76 mammal species including Lions, Buffaloes, Antelopes, Giraffes, hyenas among others. With over 450 bird species in the park, bird watching is also a popular tourist activity Murchison falls National Park.

The park has got such an amazing landscape of Savannah grasslands perfect for grazing and while on a game drive through the park, there are high chances of encountering animals lurking in the grasslands waiting on their unsuspecting prey.

Elephants are one of the features of the vast park


Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park are done all year round but are best done during the dry season when the grass is short and animals can easily be spotted.  Both morning and evening game drives are carried out in the park but the best time is early morning around 6:30am. Evening game drives start at around 4:00pm and can last up to 4 hours. 

Hot air balloon safari

Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park give a panoramic view of the park and the best possible views. Hot air balloons are made to fly at a lower altitude so that tourists can easily spot the animals in the park. The guides are very experienced and are quick to spot these animals even when they seem to be hiding.

Top of the falls visit

The visit to the top of the magnificent Murchison Falls is indeed worth it. At the Murchison Falls, the 50 meter wide River Nile is squeezed into a 6 meter wide narrow gorge and then plunged about 45 meters down making  it one of the world's most powerful waterfalls. The top of the falls visit brings you so close to where the action really is. The scenery is magical to say the least and this visit is guaranteed to make your safari in Uganda a truly memorable one.

Boat cruise along the Nile

Boat rides along the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park leave most tourists stunned at the beauty if this Pearl of Africa. Scheduled trips are run every afternoon starting from Paraa Jetty on the south bank and proceed to view the Murchison Falls, the park's most popular tourist attraction.  Boart rides also offer a great opportunity experience bird watching. Many bird species and be spotted hovering over the river banks.

Animals such as hippos, crocodiles can also be encountered while on these boat rides. Coming up close to the Murchison Falls is such a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to take the best photos from your safari in Uganda.

Murchison Falls National Park is without a doubt one of Uganda's most beautiful National parks and visiting it makes most tourists want to return to Uganda. There is so much to see and do while visiting Uganda and it is always best to book with a reliable tour company in Uganda in order to fully experience all this and more.  

 

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