DESTINATION GUIDE // UGANDA
Murchison Falls National Park
The Nile forced through a seven metre gap, and Uganda largest park spread out on either side of it.
3,893 km2
PARK AREA
7 metres
FALLS GAP
43 metres
DROP
305 km
FROM KAMPALA
76
MAMMAL SPECIES
Quick answer: Murchison Falls National Park covers 3,893 square kilometres in northwestern Uganda, roughly 305 km from Kampala. The Victoria Nile squeezes through a seven metre wide gorge and drops 43 metres, which is the feature the park is named for.
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Murchison Falls National Park At A Glance
Murchison is Uganda largest and oldest park, split in two by the Victoria Nile. The northern bank holds the open savanna and most of the game, while the south is thicker woodland. The launch trip upriver to the base of the falls is the standard highlight, passing hippo, crocodile and elephant on the banks before the gorge comes into view.
| Detail | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwestern Uganda, spanning the Victoria Nile |
| Distance from Kampala | Approximately 305 km, 5 to 6 hours by road |
| Size | 3,893 km2 |
| Established | 1952 |
| Known for | Murchison Falls, Nile launch trips, Rothschild giraffe |
| Wildlife | 76 mammal species and over 450 bird species |
WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
What You Will See and Do
The Falls and Launch Trip
A three hour boat trip runs to the base of the falls past hippo, crocodile and elephant, with an optional hike to the top of the gorge.
Northern Savanna
The Buligi circuit on the north bank holds lion, elephant, buffalo, Rothschild giraffe and Uganda kob on open grassland.
Shoebill Territory
The Albert delta at the western end of the park is one of the more reliable places in Africa to look for shoebill stork.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When To Go
| Months | What to expect | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Dec to Feb | Dry, animals near the river, best game viewing | High |
| Jun to Sep | Second dry season, good roads and viewing | High |
| Mar to May | Long rains, lush, tracks can be difficult | Low |
| Oct to Nov | Short rains, quiet and green | Low |
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