Safari to Murchison Falls National Park, Information and Tips

The largest National Park in Uganda is named after the might Murchison Falls which make the legendary Zambezi look small.
This is the spot where the world's longesr river explodes violently through a narrow cleftin the rift valley escarpment plunging into a frothing pool 43 meters below.

What to see:
Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Antelope, Lion, Crocodile.

Size: 3893 sq Kms

Location:
North Western part of Uganda, 90kms from Masindi.

Getting There:
A day's drive will get you to Murchison Falls National Park
Public transport is available up to Masindi.
Taxis will take you up to the park.

Activities:
Game viewing.
Bird watching.
Boat trips to Lake Albert.
Chimp trekking.

Visiting time:
Any time of the year.

Accommodation:
Two up market lodges

Ferry Crossing:
Passenger 1500 per person .

Sallon Cars and 4WDs minibuses
Ug shss.20,000

Medium vehicles.
2-5 tonnes
Ushs. 30,000

Buses, Lorries over 5 tonnes
60,000

Bicycles and motorcycles can cross free of charge.

Ferry operates on the hour from 7 am to 7pm except 1pm.

Sport Fishing.
Day Permit. $50 per person.
Up to 4 days $ 75 per person.
Annual permit $ 300 per person.

Safari to Murchison Falls National Park, information and tour.

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most spectacular in Uganda, and indeed in the whole of Africa. This is the largest game park in the country (3,840 sq.km.) and has the most intense concentration of animals along the river. Here is the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, where the River Nile hurls itself in appalling convulsions through a narrow crevice and then plunges 40 metres in one breathtaking leap.

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Before the Murchison Falls themselves, in the eastern sector of the Park, are the Karuma Falls where the Nile cascades over 23 kilometres of rapids in a breathtaking sight. This is some of the most exciting white water in Africa.
A launch trip up stream to the falls is one of the great experiences in Africa. Elephant, hartebeest, giraffe, buffalo, crocodiles and countless antelope and birds (including the rare Shoebill stork) can be admired at the water's edge as the launch glides along.

The Murchison Falls National Park, with its variety of vegetation ranging from riparian forests and swamp lands to broad Savannah, provides the opportunity of seeing many of the animals found in Uganda.
Elephant, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Warthog, Lion, Giraffe Aardvark, Chimpanzee, Pangolin, Civet, Buffalo, Hyena, Crocodile, Oribi, Patas monkey, Uganda kob, baboon.
Fish in the Nile include Nile perch, Tilapia and Tiger fish. 450 species of bird including Pel's fishing owl, pennant winged nightjar, red-throated bee eater and the magnificent shoebill stork. In the southern sector of the park, there is Rabongo Forest, a home of chimpanzees.

There is a camp site at the top of the Falls which can be used by those with their own camping gear. Contact UNP for reservations and current rates.
The riverside Nile Safari Camp must be one of the most romantic Lodges and Camps in the world. Accommodation is in beautifully designed waterside log cabins each with its own internal tent, terrace, bathroom and outside shower. There is an al fresco restaurant and small gift shop. Watching a stunning sunset from the friendly bar is a must.

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In an elevated position on the north side of the river, guests at the Sarova Paraa Lodge benefit from simply massive views.
This historic lodge which, before its restoration, was host to many dignitaries is now central to Paraa reclaiming its former glory. The site, service and ambience, which so impressed Britain's Queen Mother, is being recreated

Accommodation options for Murchison Falls National Park

Nile Safari Camp Murchison
Murchison Falls Paraa Safari lodge
Sambiya River Lodge
Masindi Hotel
Red Chilli
Court View Hotel Murchison Falls