Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park located in the northwestern part of Uganda, covering an area of over 40,000 square kilometers. The main features in the park are swamps, forests, and savannah grasslands. The Murchison Falls, from which the park gets its name, is the major tourist attraction within the park.

It is situated in the Kiryadongo, Bulisa, and Masindi districts. Four of the big five animals which are -elephants, lions, buffalo, and leopards also call the park home. However, you can stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which is home to one of the big five endangered rhinos, while traveling to Murchison Falls National Park. The Park was originally visited by two Europeans, James Grant and John Speke, in 1962. Sir Samuel Baker later studied the area by himself, and in 1964 he established the falls as the Murchison Falls National Park.

Because there are so many attractions and activities for you to choose from, Murchison Falls National Park provides the greatest adventures on your Uganda Tours. Due to its abundance of 400 bird species and over 78 mammal species, the park is an ideal travel destination for you seeking a range of outdoor activities in addition to wildlife observation.

Depending on your budget, while on the tour of the Murchison Falls National Park, you will access the park by either air or road transportation. It can take up to four hours and 300km of road distance for you to reach while using a car from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. You can also reach the park by air by scheduling flights from Entebbe airport to Pakuba airstrip, which is the closest airstrip to the park and it can take about one hour.

You can enter the park by using various gates, each of which is accessible to you in a different location. For example, you can access the Chobe gate, which is situated in the park’s northern region, and the kichumbanyobo gate, which is situated near Masindi town in the southern part of the park. The Mubaku gate along the Kampala-pakwatch road, where you can enter the park by crossing the Nile River over the Karuma Falls bridge, and the Tangi gate, where it’s a must for you to first take a ferry to cross the Nile River.

Tourist attractions in Murchison Falls National Park

Birds

Murchison Falls National Park is a popular destination for birds due to the abundance of bird species, totaling over 450, that may be observed during your tour in Murchison Falls National Park. The African kingfisher, African fish eager, and yellow billed stork are among the birds that can be seen.

Murchison Falls

The park’s name comes from the Murchison Falls, which are located within it. The Park provides you with an amazing experience as they flow down a small gorge to form Violet Falls, which are visible and offer some of the most unique views. Additionally, they are situated between Lake Albert and Kyoga, which provide incredible views.

Wildlife

Various vegetation zones and cover inside the park attract a variety of animal species. For example, the area around Lake Kyoga is made up of swamp vegetation, woodland and savannah, all of which are home to a variety of animal species, including giraffes, warthogs, buffalos, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, elephants, crocodiles, hippopotamuses among others. Maranatha Tours and Travel is your ultimate guide to Murchison Falls National park

Waterbodies; after starting your Uganda National Park tour, you will notice the park is home to several water bodies., including Lake Kyoga, Lake Albert, and the Victoria Nile, which are visible after you enter the park. The Park provides you with a variety of water-based activities, such as white water rafting and boat cruising.

Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

Regardless of your class, Murchison Falls National Park has suitable accommodation. The park has a variety of lodging options which include the following;
Budongo eco lodge (mid-range)
Pakuba safari lodge(mid-range)
The para safari lodge(luxury)
Chobe safari lodge(luxury)
Nile Safari Lodge (luxury
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