Murchison Falls for a first safari

Murchison Falls is a good choice for a first safari.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Murchison Falls is Uganda's largest and oldest national park, designated in 1952 and divided by the Nile. It combines the falls, river cruises and savannah game viewing north of the river.

Why Murchison Falls for a first safari?

• 2–3 days are enough for a good experience.

What awaits you in Murchison Falls

• Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces through a narrow gorge
• Nile boat trips among hippos and crocodiles
• Rothschild's giraffe in the northern sector
• Shoebill in the Albert Delta
• Chimpanzee tracking in neighbouring Budongo Forest

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and hyenas.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. About 305 km north of Kampala; 4-5 hours to the southern gate plus 1-2 hours to most lodges. Flights from Entebbe serve Pakuba airfield.

Activities that fit

game drives and boat safaris.

When to go

The best period overall is June to July and December to February.

The driest and hottest season, and the best time for game drives north of the Nile.

Other destinations for a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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Sources: Uganda Wildlife Authority - Murchison Falls National Park · Climates to Travel - Uganda (Masindi normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.