Welcome to Murchison Falls National Park, a land where the Nile roars with unmatched power, wildlife roams freely across golden savannahs, and ancient landscapes tell stories older than time.
Located in northwestern Uganda, Murchison Falls is the country’s largest and oldest national park, and home to the world’s most powerful waterfall,a place where the River Nile is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge before exploding into a thunderous cascade.

Here, nature doesn’t whisper it speaks boldly.
Every sunrise stretches over open savannah, every boat ride follows the rhythm of Africa’s longest river, and every moment reminds you of the raw energy and beauty of Uganda.

Climate

Murchison Falls National Park has a warm, tropical savannah climate, with temperatures influenced by the savannah plains and the flow of the Nile.

• Temperatures: 21°C – 32°C
• Hottest months: December – February
• Rainfall patterns:
• Long rains: March – May
• Short rains: August – October

The climate remains generally warm throughout the year, making wildlife viewing consistent and rewarding.

Getting There

By Road:

• From Kampala: 4.5 – 6 hours
• Accessible through the Kichumbanyobo Gate, Wankwar Gate, or Tangi Gate, depending on direction
• Roads take you through rural villages, farmlands, and scenic savannah landscapes.

By Air:

• Domestic flights from Entebbe or Kampala to:
• Pakuba Airstrip
• Bugungu Airstrip
• Chobe Airstrip
• Airstrips are located close to major lodges and game-drive areas.

Park Attractions

1. Murchison Falls – The World’s Most Powerful Waterfall

This is the park’s crown jewel.
The Nile squeezes through a 7-meter-wide cleft in the rock, creating an explosive waterfall that sends mist and rainbows dancing through the air.
A visit to the Top of the Falls is breathtaking ground shaking, water thundering, and nature displaying its full strength.

2. The Nile River

The river flows calmly from the base of the falls, supporting hippos, crocodiles, birds, and countless wildlife species along its banks.

3. Big Game on the Savannah

The park is home to:

• Elephants
• Lions
• Giraffes (the rare Rothschild giraffe)
• Buffalo
• Leopards
• Hyenas
• Jackson’s hartebeest
• Uganda kob
  This variety makes it one of Uganda’s top wildlife destinations.

4. Birdlife Diversity

With over 450 bird species, highlights include:

• The rare shoebill stork
• African fish eagle
• Goliath heron
• Saddle-billed stork
• Abyssinian ground hornbill

5. Karuma Falls

A scenic, fast-flowing section of the Nile located upstream, known for its white-water rapids and rugged beauty.

Accommodation Facilities

Murchison Falls has a wide range of places to stay:

Luxury Lodges

• Chobe Safari Lodge
• Baker’s Lodge
• Nile Safari Lodge

Mid-Range Lodges

• Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge
• Paraa Safari Lodge

Visit Today  Murchison Awaits

Murchison Falls National Park is a place where nature shows its true power where the Nile carves its path with thunder, where wildlife thrives in open plains, and where every moment feels alive with energy.

A journey here is not just sightseeing… it is feeling the heartbeat of Africa.
The roar of the waterfall, the calm of the river, the beauty of the savannah,all combine to create an experience that stays with you long after you leave.