- +254 722 510 431 | +254 733 556 555
- info@safarisandbeyond.com
- Gigiri Drive, Off UN Avenue, Kenya
- +254 722 510 431 | +254 733 556 555
- info@safarisandbeyond.com
- Gigiri Drive, Off UN Avenue, Kenya
Murchison Falls National Park – also known as Kabarega National Park – is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, offering an unforgettable blend of savannah safari and water-based adventure. While Uganda is often associated with gorilla trekking, Murchison is where you come for big game, birdlife, and the raw power of the mighty Nile River.
Situated in northwest Uganda, near Lake Albert, the park is split by the Victoria Nile, which dramatically forces its way through a 7-metre-wide rocky gorge to form the breathtaking Murchison Falls – one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. A river cruise to the base of the falls is an iconic experience, offering up-close views of hippos, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species, making it a top birdwatching destination.
The park is home to elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and hippos, with predators like lion, leopard, spotted hyena, and even the occasional cheetah adding to the drama. Primate sightings are also common – expect baboons, colobus monkeys, and thrilling chimpanzee tracking in the nearby Rabongo and Budongo Forests.
Chimpanzee safaris here are among the easiest and safest in East Africa, offering a close-up view of these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.
Northwest Uganda, near Lake Albert
Murchison Falls, chimpanzee tracking, savannah and river safaris. Divides the park into Northern and Southern sectors
Elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, primates. Over 500 bird species – a major birding destination
Covers an area of approximately 3,893 square kilometres (1,503 square miles), making it Uganda’s largest national park.
Altitude ranging from approximately 615 to 1,187 metres (2,018 to 3,894 feet) above sea level.
Murchison Falls National Park spans the expansive Albertine Rift Valley in northwestern Uganda, encompassing a dramatic mix of savannah, riverine forest, woodlands, and wetlands. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which flows westward through the park, crashing through a narrow 7-metre gorge to form the thunderous Murchison Falls, then continuing into Lake Albert. The northern sector is largely open grassland savannah, while the southern sector features dense woodland and forested areas, including the Budongo and Rabongo Forests, known for chimpanzee populations and other primates.