Murchison falls National is located in the Northern region of the Albertine Rift Valley and North of Kampala and Entebbe. The park is endowed with several attractions including over 76 mammal species with four members of the big five, the lion, the leopards, the elephants, and the Buffaloes. Other species include bushbucks, Uganda Kob, waterbucks and warthogs, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, hyenas etc. Safari activties to do in Murchision falls National Park include game drives, Boat cruise, chimpanzee trekking, delta cruise, Birding, top of the falls Hike, Night game drive.

Along the shores of the Nile and on the Nile, you will see lots of hippos and crocodiles among other resident creatures. There also several primates in the Murchison falls national park including baboons and several monkey species.

What are the safari activities to do in Murchison falls National Park?

• Game drives for Wildlife viewing.

You will do morning and afternoon game drives to see different wildlife species; over 76 mammal and 451 bird species including the Buffaloes, Elephants, Jackson hartebeests, Antelopes, Lions, Kobs, Giraffes, Hyenas, Bushbucks, Shoebill stork and Warthogs among others. They are widely spread all over the Savannah grasslands, grazing or hunting for prey. The game drives start very early in the morning at round 6:00am for chances of cats till evening, the game drives can be done at any time of the day and they are normally done in the Northern Part of the Park where the trails are as well as following the Victoria, Albert and Buligi Tracks.

All our Vehicles while on this safari have a pop-up roof that allows you to view clearly, even in a distance and also great Photograph. The driver guide will help you in Identifying the animals and birds as you drive on a snail speed.

• Boat cruise on River Nile

You will take a boat cruise on River Nile to the bottom of the falls and you will have chance of seeing the Hippos in water and on the shores, Crocodiles, Birds, other wildlife on the shores of the River as they drink water or even rest, and other Aquatic animals. Normally Launch Cruises are used and you will join other visitors and the guide will help spot and identify the animals as you take Pictures, record videos. The view of the falls while at the bottom is breathtaking and hearing the Roars of the falls as well.

The cruise takes 2hours though you can opt to pay more for extra hours. There is morning session and afternoon session and you can choose a private luxury boat ride as well.

• Hike and Visit to the top of the fall.

You will visit the top of the falls and see the Two falls flow into a deep gorge, and the rainbow above the falls. You will also downwards and upwards to get better viewing Points and take nice pictures.

• Chimpanzee tracking in Murchison falls National Park

Chimpanzee tracking and Habituation can also be done Murchison falls National Park for those interested in Primate Watching. This can be done in Budongo Forest reserve which is within the Park. The chimpanzee tracking can be done in the morning or afternoon and we can book you the permits and organize this trek for you.

• Birding adventure.

Murchison falls National Park has over 451 bird species which include; Albertine rift endemic birds, water birds, and savannah birds. Viewing birds in the scenic landscape, River Nile, Swamps and amazing wildlife in the park. Some of the Birds include, Shoebill stork,(Rare bird), Gray crowned crane(Uganda’s National bird), Giant Kingfisher, Giant Heron, Shoebill stork, Abyssinian Ground Hornbills, Nightjars, Marabou stork, Black headed lapwing, Back-bellied Bustard ,Swamp Fly catcher, Giant Heron, African Jacana, Secretary Bird among others.

Where to stay in Murchison falls National Park

Murchison falls National Park has a variety of accommodation choices where you can stay while on your safari. The lodges range from high Market Luxurious to Budget Lodges;

• Chobe Safari Lodge
• Nile Safari Lodge
• Paraa Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge
• Pakuba safari Lodge,
• Tilenga safari lodge
• Entiko safari lodge
• Anywedwa House

Book Safari activities to Murchison falls National Park

Wilder Africa Holidays will help you book your safari, whether it is flying or Road safari for a big five adventure in Murchison falls national park and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.  Contact us on email info@wilderafricasafaris.com to book your flight, entrance permits, activities and all services.