Where the Nile explodes
through solid rock.
Uganda’s largest park, cut in half by a river that thunders through a seven-meter gorge.
Overview
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park, covering nearly 3,900 square kilometers in the northwest of the country, along the shores of Lake Albert. The park takes its name from its centerpiece: the point where the Victoria Nile forces its way through a gorge just seven meters wide before plunging 43 meters, creating one of the most powerful waterfalls on the river’s course to the Mediterranean.
The Nile splits the park into two distinct halves, savannah to the north and dense woodland to the south, supporting large populations of elephant, giraffe, buffalo and lion alongside one of Africa’s highest concentrations of Nile crocodile and hippo along the river itself. It’s also a stronghold for the rare shoebill stork, drawing birdwatchers from across the world.
What You'll Experience
Game drives — Track lion, elephant, giraffe and buffalo across the park’s northern savannah, home to some of Uganda’s densest wildlife concentrations.
Nile boat cruise to the falls — Cruise the Victoria Nile toward the base of the falls, passing pods of hippos, basking crocodiles and abundant birdlife along the banks.
Hike to the top of the falls — Climb to the top of Murchison Falls for a close-up view of the Nile forcing itself through the narrow gorge.
Shoebill stork & birdwatching — Search the Nile’s delta and papyrus swamps for the elusive shoebill stork, one of Africa’s most sought-after birding sightings.