Featured Destination Moderate

Murchison Falls National Park

Masindi and Buliisa Districts Northern Uganda

Uganda's largest national park, home to the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife along the Victoria Nile.

★ 4.6

Rating

Days Recommended

Moderate

Difficulty Level

December-February, June-September

Best Season

About Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area, covering 3,840 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45 meters through a narrow gorge to create the thunderous Murchison Falls - one of the world's most powerful waterfalls.

The park offers excellent game viewing with large populations of elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and buffaloes. The Nile provides exceptional boat safari opportunities with massive Nile crocodiles, hippos, and countless waterbirds.

Shoebill storks can be found in the Nile Delta, making this one of the best places in Africa to see these prehistoric-looking birds.

Highlights

Murchison Falls waterfall

Shoebill stork sightings

Nile boat safaris

Large herds of elephants

Rothschild's giraffes

Victoria Nile ecosystem

Activities

Game drives Boat safari to falls Nile Delta boat trip Hiking to top of falls Sport fishing Bird watching Cultural visits

Wildlife You May Encounter

African elephants Rothschild's giraffes Lions Leopards Buffaloes Hippos Nile crocodiles Shoebill storks Uganda kob

Accommodation

Luxury options include Chobe Safari Lodge and Baker's Lodge. Mid-range choices like Pakuba Safari Lodge offer great value. Budget camping available at Red Chilli Rest Camp.

Getting There

Road access from Kampala via Masindi (5-6 hours). Charter flights to Pakuba airstrip. Ferry crossing required to access southern sector.

What to Pack

Light cotton clothing, warm jacket for early morning, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, insect repellent, and waterproof bag for boat trips.