Established
1952
Size
3,840 km²
Elevation
619–1,292 m
Ecosystem
Savanna, Nile Riverine
Best Time
December – February, June – September
Entry Fee
$40 per adult/day
About Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest and most dramatic national park, centered on the point where the entire Nile River is forced through a 7-meter-wide gap before plunging 43 meters into the "Devil's Cauldron" below. This creates what Sir Winston Churchill called "the most impressive thing that has happened to the Nile on its journey to the sea." The park's 3,840 km² of rolling savanna and riverine woodland support Uganda's largest population of Nile crocodiles, hippos, and giraffes, while recently reintroduced rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary nearby complete Uganda's Big Five roster.
What Makes It Special
World's most powerful waterfall
Nile boat cruise to the falls base
Uganda's largest park
Shoebill territory
Recently reintroduced rhinos
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
DecJanFebJunJulAugSep
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
OctNovMar
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
AprMay
Where to Stay
Paraa Safari Lodge
LuxuryHistoric lodge on the north bank of the Nile with falls cruise departure point.
From $300/night / night
Baker's Lodge
LuxuryIntimate riverside lodge with private Nile frontage and excellent guiding.
From $350/night / night
Red Chilli Rest Camp
BudgetPopular budget camp with dorms and bandas near the falls.
From $30/night / night
Safari Packages
4-Day Murchison Falls Safari
Nile boat cruise, falls hike, game drives, and chimpanzee tracking
6-Day Murchison & Queen Elizabeth
Uganda's two greatest parks with Nile falls and Kazinga Channel