Murchison Falls National Park which is Uganda endowed largest national park is divided by the worldwide known longest River Nile and this plunges 45m over the residues of rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the decorative point of the park and the last event in an 80km expanse of rapids. The mighty small water falls drains the last of the river’s energy, converting it into a wide, calm stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor and lastly pours into Lake Albert. This extent of Nile River provides one of Uganda’s most exceptional wildlife spectacles which also attract many tourists taking safari holidays to Uganda to explore the precious national park.
The large landscapes as well as the varied scenery of Murchison Falls National Park offer visits with the best opportunities to participate in activities such as the hiking and nature walks.Therefore visitors on Uganda safari destination of Murchison Falls National Park can get involved in this less strenuous activity but highly rewarding the visitors with the various views of different wild life and bird species as well as roaring water falls.
The various Trails opened through Rabongo Forests and Kaniyo pabidi Forests avail tourists of sightings of various primates and birds, whereas within the banks of the Nile-Lake Albert Delta, a well-organized 2-4 hour guided swamp walks provide possible viewing opportunities for the rare species of the Shoebill especially when the water level is low. Visitor also after getting involved in an afternoon boating upriver, one can also participate in hike which only takes 45 minutes through woodland vegetation to the highest point of Murchison Falls and this offers a completely memorable experience of the magnificent Murchison waterfall.
Having nature walk and hiking is precious activity which brings all the senses of visitors into play.The activity enables one to have full view of the prominent waves of white water flowing with rapids and also listen to the roar as well as taste the spray on ones face and feel the rock shake beneath your feet. Immediately one gets involved in this activity he or she will come to believe that Uganda is the pearl of Africa and he will recommend others to take safaris to Uganda because the experience visitor can get from visiting Murchison falls is exceptional.
Birders and nature lovers can enjoy short treks starting from Sambiya River Lodge or Mubako Junction, both on the south bank, or a walk along the north bank from Paraa, passing the Emmy River. All walks last from one and a half to two hours.
Guided nature walks can be also conducted along the two sides of the south and north banks of the River Nile located in the park .The activity is so refreshing and besides others one can also get involved in the sport fishing activity along the waters of River Nile.