Murchison falls national park
Murchison Falls National Park also locally known as Kabalega National Park is locked in the north-western Uganda, occupying the districts of Buliisa,nwoya,kiryandongo,and Masindi covering the total area of about 3840square kilometres.Murchision Falls National Park is Uganda’s biggest park and the oldest park in Uganda it was first gazetted as a game reserve in 1926 and later as national park in 1952.The park offers number of Uganda wildlife tour activities to travellers. Murchision Falls National Park is a home of almost 500species recorded in the park making a birding spot for the bird lovers also on Uganda tour to Murchison Falls National Park,one can encounter different animals and it’s the only park where you can see the big five animals, African elephants,buffaloes,lions,leopards and the rhinos that are seen on your way to Murchison falls national park, waterbucks, oribis, warthogs to mention but a few
Attractions in Murchison falls national park
The powerful Murchison falls it is the most spectacular view of the waterfall this top of the falls attracts large numbers of visitors because of its uniqueness this is where the river Nile presents a theatrical battle between the water and the packed rocks and displays large volumes of water.
Birds
With over 500 species of birds the Nile corridor of the Marchisio ha a big array of water birds like the shoebill stork, blue-headed coucal, Silverbird, African jacana, suaccoheron, among others.
Animals
Variety of animals seen during the wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park like the hippos found in Para in local language pariah means a home of hippos so many hippos are spotted, elephants buffaloes, warthogs bushbucks, lions, leopards and many more that excites tourists.
Karuma waterfall
It is an attractive feature in Murchison falls national park found in cholerae in the northern region of the park it is thunderous waterfall comprising of cascading natural rock formation which most tourists enjoy. Because of the way waters force their way through thus forming impressive white foam.
What to do in Murchison Falls National Park.
Visiting the top of the falls
Visiting the top of the falls which is the main attraction in Murchison falls national park it is the most magnificent view of the water falls and the sight gives that roaring sound through awide and the sight can be reached either by car where cars are left behind and climb to falls which takes like 10minutes to reach or using the boat.
Game drives
During the Uganda wildlife tour one will encounter different beautiful animals like Uganda Kobs, Jacksons -hartebeest, elephants, giraffe, cape buffaloes and many more and these game drives
take place early in the morning where tourists encounter number animals like the cats also liker lions and leopards then the evening game drives give the chance to visitors to see what they did not see in the morning making it a memorable adventure.
Boat cruise
The boat cruise at Murchison falls national park is an impressive experience with lots of fun and entertainments and the boat is done from the bottom of the falls as well as the albert delta boat which is done in shifts the morning one and evening shift morning shift begins at 9am and evening starts at 2pm and the boat sails near the crocodiles lots of hippos floating on water, birds like cattle egrets among others.
Bird watching
Bird species are commonly seen as between Para rest camp and ferry crossing like the gonolek, weaver black -headed, and also some nocturnal species are seen during bird watching like white African fish eagle, nightjar which is usually watched in the months of march to September and other birds include fish eagle, African skimmer which are always seen during bird watching safari in Murchison falls national park
Nature walks
Tourist get to explore the wild on foot while in Murchison falls national park and also explore the primates like red tailed monkeys, birds, trees and medical plants and many more.
Hot air balloon
It is one of the best activities to do in Murchison falls national park this where you can enjoy the aerial view of the park with the bush breakfast sunset which is an amazing experience.
Ziplining
This an interestings activity where visitors experience the parks diverse landscapes and wildlife from a unique vantage point and one notable location for this adventure is sambiya river lodge which is situated with in the park .
Canopy walks
Allowing guests to glide over the forest canopy and enjoy the view of sambiya river lodge and it always takes 2 hours
Swimming pool
Swimming is another interesting activity at sambiya river lodge which gives guests a relaxing and refreshing moments while at sambiya river loge
Best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park
The best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park is during the dry seasons of December, February, June and September where it is because these months have less rainfall making the safari easy and animals can easily be spotted.
How to get to Murchison Falls National Park
By Air
Fly to the park from Entebbe by use of chartered aircraft and it takes just one hour to arrive in pakuba the headquarters of the park.
By Road
From Kampala it takes approximately 4-6 hours to reach the park
Accommodations in Murchison Falls National Park
Paraa safari lodge
Paraa Lodge is on the northern bank of the Nile guests receive complimentary parking Wi-Fi, free breakfast
Chobe safari lodge
The lodge offers a wide range of accommodations and guests can choose between the 36 guest rooms, 21 luxury tents, 4 suites, and presidential cottages, Chobe has a swimming pool, Abar and restaurants that serve local cuisines and international ones
Nile safari lodge
It was built with natural materials and the accommodation is split between six deluxe Bandas, an exclusive Banda, and a family villa and it is perfect for couples
