Africa · Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest national park — the Nile thunders through a 7m gorge in the world's most powerful waterfall while the river below teems with hippos, crocs, and shoebill storks.
About Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park covers 3,840 km² in Uganda's northwest. The park takes its name from Murchison Falls, where the entire volume of the Nile is forced through a 7-metre gap in the rock before plunging 43 metres in a thundering cascade. The boat cruise from Paraa to the base of the falls is one of Africa's finest river experiences, offering close encounters with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and the extraordinary shoebill stork. The park's northern savannah is prime territory for lions, leopards, and Uganda kob.
Highlights
- Murchison Falls — world's most powerful waterfall
- Nile river boat cruise
- Shoebill stork sightings
- Delta chimpanzee trekking
- Largest elephant population in Uganda
Best Time to Visit
December–February and June–August for dry roads and best game viewing in the northern savannah.
Weather & Seasons
Murchison Falls has a hot, tropical climate influenced by the Nile Valley. Two dry seasons offer the best game viewing and boat safaris; heavy rains can make the northern game tracks impassable.
Short Dry Season
Dec – Feb
Clear skies, minimal rain, and excellent wildlife visibility. Peak season with the best game concentrations around water sources.
Long Dry Season
Jun – Aug
Warm and dry with very good wildlife viewing. Slightly fewer visitors than peak season.
Short Rains
Nov – Dec
Brief afternoon showers with lush green landscapes. Fewer tourists, excellent photographic light, and good birding.
Long Rains
Mar – May
Heavy rainfall makes some tracks impassable. Many camps close; great for birding and emerald-green landscapes.
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Tours in Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda Ultimate Wildlife & Primate Safari
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Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
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