Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Its defining feature is the dramatic point where the Victoria Nile forces its way through a narrow 8-meter gorge, dropping violently into the "Devil’s Cauldron" and creating the most powerful waterfall in the world.
The park is divided by the Nile River. The northern sector features classic, rolling savannahs teeming with large herds of Uganda kob, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, elephants, and healthy populations of lion and leopard.
A quintessential Murchison experience is the boat cruise up the Nile to the base of the falls. The riverbanks are lined with massive crocodiles, pods of hippos, and thirsty wildlife, while the delta area near Lake Albert remains one of the best places in Africa to spot the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork.
December to February and June to September for dry trails and concentrated game.
Uganda
national park
Non-resident adults: $45 per day.
The spectacular cascade where the immense power of the longest river in the world squeezes through a tiny rocky gap.
A tranquil boat trip toward Lake Albert, offering prime opportunities to spot the rare and elusive Shoebill.
The premier game-viewing area of the northern sector, dominated by open savannah and high predator density.
