Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Why Visit Murchison Falls National Parks?
Murchison Falls National Park is part of the greater Murchison Falls Conservation Area (MFCA), which encompasses various other woodlands and forests, such as the Budongo Forest Reserve, Karuma Falls Wildlife Reserve and Bugungu Wildlife Reserve.
The Murchison Falls National Park covers an area of approximately 3840 sq. km.
Wildlife Species in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is part of the greater Murchison Falls Conservation Area (MFCA), which encompasses various other woodlands and forests, such as the Budongo Forest Reserve, Karuma Falls Wildlife Reserve and Bugungu Wildlife Reserve.
The Murchison Falls National Park covers an area of approximately 3840 sq. km.
How to get there
From Kampala, it takes approximately 4-6 hours (305 km) to drive to Murchison Falls National Park headquarters at Paraa (85km from Masidi).
The most direct route to Murchison National Park from Kampala is through the southern gates (Kichumbanyobo and Masindi South Gate).
By air the most convenient airfield to arrive at is Pakuba because of its proximity to the park headquarters and the main accommodations.
Activities in the Park Include
- Visit the Murchison Falls.
- Boat Cruise Upstream to the Falls.
- Boat Cruise Downstream to the Victoria Nile Delta.
- Guided Game Drives.
- Hiking to the Top of Murchison Falls.
- Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest
Best Time to Go
Murchison Falls National Park can be visited all year round, but December through to February is considered the best time to visit the park. June to September is another great window to visit. Throughout these months, there’s little rainfall, which means the tracks leading you to wildlife during your game drives remain dry and accessible. The dry season attracts animals to water sources, so it’s easier to spot them while out on game drives.