Murchison Falls
The Nile Squeezed Through Rock
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area — home to lion, elephant, and giraffe, and dominated by the spectacular Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge.
Best Time to Visit
December to February and June to September.
Country
Uganda
Region
East Africa
Type
Park
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area, encompassing 3,840 km² of savannah, forest, and wetland along the Victoria Nile. The park's centrepiece is the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls — where the entire force of the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre-wide gorge and plunges 43 metres into a seething pool below.
Wildlife is exceptional: large elephant herds, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, Nile crocodile, and lions. The Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls — past huge pods of hippo and basking crocodile — is one of Uganda's finest experiences.
Highlights
Common Questions
What is the best time to visit Murchison Falls?
December to February and June to September are the driest and most reliable months for game viewing.
What can I do at Murchison Falls?
Highlights include viewpoints over the falls itself, a Nile boat cruise to its base, game drives for Big Five species, and sightings of Rothschild's giraffe.
Plan Your Visit
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