Murchison Falls National Park is located in the northwestern part of Uganda and is shared by the Kiryandongo, Bullisa, Nwoya, and Masindi districts. It is known as Uganda’s largest national park, covering an area of approximately 3,893 square kilometers bisected by the Victoria Nile. The first explorers to visit the present-day Murchison Falls Conservation Area were John Speke and James Grant in the year 1862 and later alone explored by Florence and Sir Samuel Baker between 1863 and 1864. It was named the Murchison Falls after the geologist Roderick Murchison, who by then was the president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s oldest and largest park that was originally gazetted in 1926 and officially designated as one of the first national parks in 1952. The park boasts of a strategic location and a variety of wildlife, making it easy for tourists to access from different parts.
Things to do in Murchison Falls National Park
Wildlife
Murchison Falls National Park is home to over 560 bird species, 51 reptiles, over 145 mammal species, 51 amphibians, over 900 African elephants, giraffes, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and Nile crocodiles, and this makes it a great and ideal spot for most tourists to visit visitthis nationl park.
Bird Watching
With over 560 bird species, tourists interested in bird watching find all the reasons to visit this park. Most notable birds include the red-winged gray warbler, the white-crested turaco, and the African fish eagle, among others.
Boat cruise
A safari to Murchison Falls National Park is considered incomplete when tourists don’t take a boat trip to the top of the falls. A boat trip on the Nile waters gives clients opportunities to see many animals grazing on the shores as well as water animals like the Nile crocodile. This is all made possible with the help of a reliable and trustworthy tour operator, a reason you should trust us with your safari today.
You can hike to the top of the falls for an unforgettable experience.
This gives the tourist one of the most memorable experiences with a magnificent view of the world’s most powerful waterfall through a narrow gorge into the Devil’s Cauldron.
Chimpanzee trekking
This is done at Budongo Forest, and all visitors are required to follow the rules and regulations of chimpanzee tracking as applied in other parks.
Culture
A visit to the nearby community as you get to learn more about how they go about carrying out their day-to-day activities