Facts About Murchison Falls National Park

Facts About Murchison Falls National Park : Murchison Falls National Park is renowned as Uganda’s oldest and largest game parks, located in the Murchison Conservation Area that also comprises the Bugungu and Karuma Wildlife Reserve. More so, the park is found in north western region of Uganda surrounded by several districts such as Bulisa, Masindi, Nwoya and Kiryandongo, it is approximately 4 to 5-hour drive and an hour by domestic flight ‘’Aero link Uganda from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba or Chobe Airstrip. Continue reading this article to know more facts about Murchison falls national park.

The park stuns with several attractions including; over 76 mammal species with big four of the big five like Lion, the leopards, elephant and Buffaloes. Other list of animal species in the park includes; bushbucks, Uganda kob, waterbucks, warthogs, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, hyenas among others. Along the shores of the Nile and within the water you will be able to see number of school of hippos and crocodiles among other resident creatures. The park is also home to various primates including Chimpanzees in Budongo forest, baboons and monkey species.

Murchison Falls National Park also sound as the top visited destination due to wide range of mammals and birds with over 450 bird species recorded including the rare shoebill stork, of which 23 are Albertine rift endemics. Birding in Murchison Falls allows birders to spot quite number of bird species accompanied with the expert guides.

The park is a great location to visit the world’s most powerful water falls ‘’ Murchison Falls’’ a point along Nile, within the park where River Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge 8 meters wide. The launch trips up stream is very impressive as it allows you to cruise near the devil cauldron –having magnificent views of the fall, memorable photography as well as sight-seeing wide range of wildlife species along the Nile shores including Buffaloes, Hippos, Crocodiles, Waterbucks and water birds. The best way to enjoy safari to Murchison Falls National Park is take part in these some safari itinerary ;3 Days Murchison Falls Safari ,4Days Murchison Falls Safari as well as 2 Days Murchison Falls Tour.

Murchison Falls National Park lies in the northwestern part of Uganda, covering a total area of 3,840 square kilometers. More fact, it is the most famous national park in the country due to its numerous attractions and ranks top tourist destination for wildlife viewing in Uganda. The park comprises different vegetation habitats including; savannah plains, woodlands, swamps and forested areas which home variety of mammals, birds, primates and reptiles. The best done activity while on safari here is game drives where you expect to see animals like lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, buffaloes, Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest among others. Other activities include; Boat cruise along the Nile to the mighty waterfalls, birding, chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest and hiking to the top of the water falls.

It was named after the mighty waterfalls which are formerly and locally known as Kabalega falls. Murchison Falls ‘’an impressive waterfall’’ is the most interesting natural attractions everyone needs to consider first. What is important to know the best time to travel to Murchison Falls National Park for a perfect safari. Well, it is best planned after getting to know the varying seasons in the regions and of generally.

The climate in the park varies each year with two dry season and two wet seasons. Each of these seasons has a different challenging and advantages, it depends on how convenient a traveler’s choice of time in a year;

Peak season
The peak season in Uganda usually occur in the dry season especially the months of December to February and from June to September. During this period –Uganda receives a lot of visitors to the national parks. All the major national parks best visited during this period of time of the year; Murchison falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park best home to do Gorilla trekking experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park perfect for wildlife viewing ‘’rare tree climbing lions. This is the time of the year when prices of accommodation go high, and even the budget lodges are full. Those who prefer staying in luxury lodges during their safari in this period –we advise to book in advance.

Luxury Lodges in Murchison Falls National Park includes; Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari lodge, Mid-range lodges; Pakuba safari lodge, Twiga Safari lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge, Sambya River Lodge, Murchison River Lodge and Budget lodges includes; Twiga Tales and Heritage Lodge, Parkside safari lodge.

Low Season
The low season is the same of wet season which occurs from the months of March to May and from October to November. During this period of the year, roads to the parks at a certain level is slippery and muddy. But construction is undergoing to improve on infrastructure.

So then, pools of water within the park are filled with water and animals and animas are able to find water and fresh pasture. Although, it makes spotting of animals hard due to long grown grass.

Safari lodge and camps during wet season reduce their prices since they can be on a low demand as tourists as few in the country and at the destination. More fact, best time of the year to spot birds because plenty of food and they are breeding and migratory birds can be on arrival in the parks.

What to carry when traveling to Murchison Falls National Park Uganda;
They include; Passport, Yellow fever immunization card, Airline ticket, Visa, Travel and health insurance, Passport size photos, first aid kit, Anti-malarial medicine, accredit card and enough cash, Binoculars, Camera, Clothes among others as you wish.

In summary, the above article entails facts about Murchison falls national park

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