Murchison Falls NP Uganda is the largest and in fact the oldest national park in the pearl of Africa, split by the River Nile and also known for its vibrant wildlife and the powerful Murchison Falls. Escosphere Safaris offers a full exploration of this breathtaking destination.
The Magnificent Murchison Falls
The highlight of the park is the Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a 7-meter gorge and crashes down with incredible force.
Visitors can view the falls from:
- A boat cruise
- The top-of-the-falls hike
- The bottom viewpoint
Game Drives – See Uganda’s Wildlife
The northern bank of Murchison Falls NP Uganda is full of wildlife such as:
- Giraffes
- Elephants
- Lions
- Buffaloes
- Antelopes
- Hyenas
Birding in Murchison Falls NP
For travelers seeking authentic experiences, the park boasts over 450 bird species, including:
- Shoebill stork
- Goliath heron
- Abyssinian ground hornbill
- African Jacana
- Giant kingfisher
- white-crested turaco
- Red-winged grey warbler
- Saddle-billed stork
Why Visit Murchison Falls NP Uganda?
✔️ To begin with, Witness one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world
✔️ Secondly, Explore Uganda’s largest and most diverse national park
✔️ Experience incredible wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to crocodiles and hippos
✔️ Enjoy a world-class bird-watching experience, including the rare shoe bill
✔️ Walk in the footsteps of legendary explorers and also world leaders
✔️Last but not least, Cruise along the Nile and witness wildlife up close
A Park of Historical Fame ✨
Murchison Falls has attracted some of the world’s most notable explorers, leaders, and also adventurers, including:
🔹 Initially, Winston Churchill 🇬🇧 – Uganda’s most famous early visitor
🔹 Theodore Roosevelt 🇺🇸 – The American president and passionate conservationist
🔹 Ernest Hemingway ✍️ – Who famously survived two plane crashes while visiting the park.
🔹 Last but not least, British Royalty 👑 – Proven through real guest experiences, several members of the British monarchy have visited the park over the years.
Hollywood and Murchison Falls 🎥
Equally important, In 1951, the legendary Hollywood film “The African Queen” starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn was filmed on Lake Albert and the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. Beyond that, the film’s setting not only highlighted the untamed beauty of the region, but also bringing global attention to Uganda’s wilderness.
