Africa

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda's largest National Park, Murchison Falls is arguably also its most spectacular. It is here that the raging waters of the Victoria Nile are forced through a narrow gap of just several metres, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls. The water at the bottom is so aerated that the river has an abundant fish population that in turn has resulted in a large population of well-fed crocodiles.

The best way of appreciating the river and its wildlife is to take a launch trip towards the falls where there are excellent opportunities to see fantastic bird life including the rare shoebill stork and myriad kingfishers and bee-eaters.

The National Park itself has a steadily improving wildlife population and it is possible to see elephant, Ugandan kob, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo and occasionally sitatunga and oribi amongst other large mammals. Otherwise known as Kabalega Falls National Park this is one of East Africa's most beautiful areas, enjoying a very rich diversity of habitat ranging from rolling savannah and tall grassland to thick bush and riverine woodland.

Our preferred lodges at Murchison Falls include:

Nile Safari Camp
Paraa Lodge