Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda · western Uganda
About Murchison Falls National Park
Landscape & Waterfalls
The falls are the centerpiece of the park, draining the last of the Nile’s energy into a broad stream flowing into Lake Albert
An 80 km stretch of rapids leads to the falls, offering dramatic scenery and wildlife viewing
Wildlife
Four of the “Big Five”: buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards (best seen north of the Nile),Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and aquatic birds along the riverbanks
Regular sightings of giraffes and antelopes,Rhinos extinct in the park by 1983, but reintroduced at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (70 km south of the park)
Activities
Boat Trips from Paraa to the foot of the falls (approx. 3 hours) — close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
Game Drives in the northern savannah plains for lions, elephants, and giraffes
Bird Watching along the Nile and in woodland habitats
Tours to Murchison Falls National Park
These itineraries include Murchison Falls National Park — all fully customizable.
No published tours for this destination yet — contact us for a tailor-made itinerary.