Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls brings together two very different safari moods. On the plains, game drives search for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelope and predators. On the Nile, the pace slows as a boat heads toward the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles, birds and animals coming to drink. Then there is the waterfall itself - loud, forceful and impossible to ignore.

The combination of game drives, river wildlife and the falls makes Murchison one of Uganda's most rounded safari destinations. It is also a practical first major park for travellers arriving through Entebbe and can be paired with rhino tracking en route, depending on the route and current operating arrangements.

Murchison is rewarding throughout the year. Drier conditions generally concentrate wildlife and make game drives easier, while greener months bring dramatic skies, lush vegetation and excellent photographic colour.

Ziwa rhino tracking area, Kibale National Park, Kampala/Entebbe or a longer northern circuit toward Kidepo.

Travel slowly enough to notice the Uganda between the attractions — the landscapes, conversations and everyday moments that make a journey personal.