
Murchison Falls National Park offers an unforgettable safari experience with breathtaking waterfalls, abundant wildlife,and thrilling boat safaris. It’s perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
Murchison Falls National Park, located in the northwestern part of Uganda, is the country’s largest and oldest national park. Named after the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge and plunges 43 meters, creating a thunderous waterfall, the park is a wildlife haven. It spans over 3,800 square kilometers and is home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and chimpanzees. The park’s diverse landscapes range from savannahs and woodlands to wetlands along the Nile River, offering visitors excellent game viewing and boat safaris. Murchison Falls is perfect for those seeking adventure, natural beauty, and diverse wildlife in one of Uganda’s most iconic destinations.
Witness the majestic waterfall where the Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge
View the "Big Four" (lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes) and more wildlife in open savannahs
Cruise along the Nile River to view wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and elephants
Recommended: June–September and December–February
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Dry Season
The short dry season brings clear skies and excellent game viewing. Vegetation thins out, concentrating wildlife around remaining water sources. This is one of the best months for photography with golden-hour light across the savanna.
Elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, and various bird species.
The dry season (June–September and December–February) is ideal for game viewing and boat safaris.
Yes, chimpanzee trekking is available in the nearby Budongo Forest Reserve.
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