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Murchison Falls National Park

Thundering waterfalls, river safaris, and classic big game in Uganda’s largest national park.

Where the Nile Roars

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s oldest and largest safari park, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge to create one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls. The park offers a complete safari experience: savannah game drives, chimpanzee tracking, boat safaris, and scenic hikes—all in one diverse ecosystem.

Featured Tours in Murchison

Experience gorilla tracking and more with these curated options:

Uganda and Zanzibar Beach Safari

Combining a Uganda safari with a Zanzibar Beach safari is a fantastic way to experience both African Big 5 wildlife and ocean life. This combo offers incredible wildlife encounters, including gorilla trekking, with Zanzibar providing a serene beach escape. This combination is perfect for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts alike.

Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari (8days)

The 8-day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari starts and ends at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. This 8-day Uganda safari will give you the best of African jungle experiences that are made up of remarkable wildlife diversity, ranging from the African great primates to plenty of wildlife species of the African savanna that are perfectly distributed across various national parks to be visited on this 7-day African safari. This 7-day Uganda safari involves visiting destinations with exclusive attractions that ensure you capture the uniqueness of the African jungle in a magical style, such as meeting eye-to-eye with the magical mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, which are the top highlights that are highly recommended by almost all visitors to Uganda, and general wildlife encounters like lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, caped buffaloes, and many others, boat cruises, and visiting some local communities for cultural experiences. It will take you to visit the most adventurous places in Uganda, such as the Ziwa rhino sanctuary for the white rhino tracking experience, Murchison Falls national park to visit magnificent Murchison Falls for the breathtaking scenic views of the Falls, boat cruise experience on the river Nile and game drive safaris for animal sightings, Kibale forest national park, “the primate capital of the world,” for the Chimpanzee trekking experience and Bigodi community experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park, “a medley of wonders,” for wildlife encounters, a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, and a game drive to search for tree-climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park for mountain gorilla trekking experience and conclude your safari with a visit to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and boat riding on this beautiful lake. This is the best African safari for unique primate experiences, exploring many of the African wildlife species, including elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and Caped Buffaloes, going through the most scenic places like the rolling hills of the Kigezi highlands, big tea plantations, experiencing African culture, and many other experiences. We carefully selected the best activities to make this package eye-catching and for you to enjoy each minute you spend with us on this safari in the true African wilderness.

Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari

The 10-Day Uganda wildlife and primate encounter safari starts and ends at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. This 10-day Uganda safari will give you the best of African jungle experiences that are made of remarkable wildlife diversity, ranging from the African great primates to plenty of wildlife species of the African savanna that are perfectly distributed across various national parks to be visited on this 10-day African safari. This 10-day Uganda safari involves visiting destinations with exclusive attractions that ensure you capture the uniqueness of the African jungle in a magical style, such as meeting eye-to-eye with the magical mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, which are the top highlights that are highly recommended by almost all visitors to Uganda, and general wildlife encounters like lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, caped buffaloes, and many others, boat cruises, jungle walking safari and visiting local communities to experience the unique African culture. It will take you to visit the most adventurous places in Uganda, such as the Ziwa rhino sanctuary for the white rhino tracking experience, Murchison Falls national park to visit the magnificent Murchison Falls for the breathtaking views of the Murchison Falls, boat cruise experience on the river Nile and game drive safaris for animal encounters, Kibale forest national park, “the primate capital of the world,” for the Chimpanzee trekking experience and Bigodi community experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park, “a medley of wonders,” for wildlife encounters, a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park for mountain gorilla trekking experience and conclude your adventurous safari with a visit to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and boat riding on this beautiful lake, and Lake Mburo National Park for a night game drive safari to explore the jungle at night and a jungle walking safari to walk with zebras and giraffes. This is the best African safari for unique primate experiences, exploring many African wildlife species, such as elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and Caped Buffaloes, going through the most scenic places like the rolling hills of the Kigezi highlands, big tea plantations, experiencing African culture, and many other experiences. We carefully selected the best activities to make this package eye-catching each minute you spend on it.

Best of Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari

The 15-days Uganda wildlife and photography safari will start and end at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. This is a magical safari that promises you the most African adventurous and expensive wildlife experiences that are filled with back-to-back fun, such as meeting eye-to-eye with the amazing mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, getting a close encounter with many African big games, such as rhinos, elephants, caped buffalo, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamus, and many others, and enjoying the beautiful landscapes. If you are a bird lover, this is an ideal safari to enjoy most and many other interesting and adventurous experiences. 15-days Uganda wildlife and photography safari will take you to visit the most adventurous and beautiful places, such as Ziwa rhino sanctuary for the white rhino tracking experience, Murchison Falls national park to visit magnificent Murchison Falls for the breathtaking scenic views of the Murchison Falls, boat cruise experience on the river Nile and game drive safaris for animal encounters, Kibale forest national park, “the primate capital of the world,” for the for the tea plantation tour, Chimpanzee habituation experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park, “a medley of wonders,” for wildlife encounters, a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, and a game drive to search for tree-climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for mountain gorilla trekking experience and lake Mburo National Park for night game drive and morning wildlife photography of animals on foot. This is the best African safari for unique primate experiences, exploring many of the African wildlife species, going through the most scenic places like the rolling hills of the Kigezi highlands, big tea plantations, experiencing African culture, and many other experiences. We carefully selected the best activities to make this package eye-catching each minute you spend on it.

Why Visit Bwindi?

Murchison Falls National Park is a microcosm of Uganda’s natural wealth—offering a blend of powerful landscapes, iconic wildlife, and memorable experiences both on land and water.

The Falls Themselves

At the heart of the park is its namesake: Murchison Falls. Here, the mighty Nile River thunders through a narrow 7-meter gorge before crashing 43 meters down into a roaring basin below. Whether seen from above or at the base, it’s one of Africa’s most impressive natural spectacles.

Classic Game Drives

The northern savannah plains of the park deliver some of Uganda’s best game viewing. Expect to see giraffes striding through open grassland, herds of elephants crossing tracks, and lions resting under acacia trees—often with hardly another vehicle in sight.

River Safaris

Add a touch of primate adventure to your big game safari. Budongo Forest, just outside the southern boundary, is home to a thriving population of chimpanzees. Guided treks bring you face-to-face with our closest relatives in a setting rich with birdlife and towering mahogany trees.

Diverse Birdlife

With over 450 recorded species, the park is a haven for birders. Look for rare species like the prehistoric-looking shoebill stork in the delta, colorful bee-eaters along the river, and fish eagles calling from riverside trees.

When to Visit

December – February & June – September

Best wildlife visibility and dry conditions

March – May & October – November: 

Greener scenery and fewer tourists; birding is excellent

Tip

Boat cruises run year-round, but trails to the top of the falls may be slippery in wet season.

What You’ll See

Elephants, giraffes, buffalo
Lions and leopards
Hippos and Nile crocodiles
Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi
Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest
Shoebills, fish eagles, kingfishers

Signature Experiences

Top of the Falls Hike

Walk to a viewpoint above the roaring falls for an unforgettable perspective.

Boat Safari to the Falls Base

One of Africa’s most scenic and unique wildlife cruises.

Delta Boat Cruise

Explore the Nile Delta, known for birding and shoebill sightings.

Chimpanzee Tracking

In nearby Budongo Forest, available as a full or half-day activity.

North vs South: A Park Divided by the Nile

Tip:

Boat cruises run year-round, but trails to the top of the falls may be slippery in wet season.

Where to Stay

Safari Styles Available

Game drives in the delta and northern sector

Boat cruises to the falls and delta

Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo

Guided walks and hikes

Multi-park itineraries combining wildlife and culture

Practical Information

Getting There: Fly-in to Pakuba airstrip or drive 5–6 hrs from Kampala or Entebbe

Park Fees: ~$40–$45 per adult/day for non-residents

Health: Yellow fever certificate required; malaria precautions advised

What to Pack: Sunhat, layers, closed shoes, binoculars, insect repellent

Suggested Add-On Trips

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Only place to see wild rhinos in Uganda

Kibale Forest

Chimp tracking and forest walks

Queen Elizabeth NP

For boat cruises and lion tracking

Jinja

Source of the Nile, whitewater rafting, and cultural visits

Where the Nile Meets the Wild.

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