Uganda's largest national park, Murchison Falls is split by the gushing waters of the River Nile and is home to a rich population of big game and primates. Located in the northwest of Uganda, this region may be more off the beaten track but with wildlife like elephants, hippos, chimpanzees and giraffes on show, Murchison Falls holidays pack quite the safari punch. Rather than making the usual journey south-west of Entebbe, head north-west to the fertile lands of Murchison National Park; here you'll find stunning vistas and lush bushland as far as the eye can see. A highlight of any trip to Murchison is undeniably the falls themselves.
The narrow 23ft wide canyon sees the mighty Nile cascade thunderously into the gorge 140ft below - forming what is technically the world's most powerful waterfall. When the waters calm further downstream, enjoy a boat safari and spot birds and hippos flocking to the river banks. A favourite hangout of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie, the park has a long history of delighting visitors with its vast beauty and varied wildlife. With healthy populations of Ugandan kobs, elephants, giraffes, lions and more, game drives here are some of the best in Uganda.
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What can you find in Murchison Falls that you won't find anywhere else?
Claiming the title of Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park is situated towards the northwest corner of the country. Its size is only the start of the impressive list of accolades which make Murchison Falls National Park a must-visit destination during a Uganda holiday. Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie both sang the park’s praises, and as a habitat for almost all of Africa’s major mammals (think lions, elephants, hippos, leopards and hyenas), it offers well-rounded wildlife sightings and some of the best game drives in East Africa. Highlights include spotting Roskilde Giraffes (the park’s population is one of Africa’s largest), lions (a lion conservation unit exists here), and white rhinos (at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary).
The crown jewel of the park is undoubtedly Murchison Falls, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls, fuelled by the River Nile (the longest river in the world). The thundering waters funnel through a 23ft gap, before plunging into a 140ft deep gorge, and the marvellous cascades are best seen on a boat safari during Murchison Falls holidays. Keep your eyes peeled en route for hippos and elephants roaming the water’s edge, as well as exotic bird species in the skies above. Combine Murchison Falls holidays with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale National Park for an itinerary which combines game drives, gorilla trekking and birding.