There are several places of interest to visit in Murchison Falls National Park.
- The Top of the Falls
- Rabongo Forest
- Budongo Forest
Areas of Interest in Murchison Falls National Park
The unique Murchison Falls – the biggest attraction in Murchison Falls National Park is none other than the falls. It’s among the most powerful waters in Uganda. The top and the bottom Murchison falls offers the best views. Here water forces its way from uplands – down slope in a narrow gorge which creates a rain bow like features and the splash of moist winds.
The River Nile – It’s the longest River in Africa. River Nile originates from Jinja and power its waters in Mediterranean Sea. The river flows through Murchison Falls National Park making it one of the most popular attraction there.
Top of the Murchison Falls – offers clear views of the amazing falls. While at the top, you will see water forcing its way into the narrow gorge. Take photos and then proceed to another destination of your interest.
The bottom of Murchison Falls – board a boat to the bottom of Murchison Falls. The bottom offers clear view of the falls. While on the boat to the bottom of the falls, crocodiles and Hippos are a must see!
Buligi game area – It’s one of the major wildlife tracking answers. Most of the game drives are done in Buligi and while there, expect to see Hippos, Buffaloes, leopards, giraffes and warthogs among others.
Paraa – Its and Acholi ward meaning home of Hippos. It’s situated in the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. You can take a game drive in Paraa sector to see animals like Hartebeests, giraffes, Uganda Kobs, Elephants, Buffalos, lions, leopards, bushbuck, Reedbucks, Warthogs and duikers and so on.
Budongo forest – Its situated in Murchison falls national Park however, some people believe that this forest is independent from the park. The forest is dominated by the tall mahogany trees harboring over 600 chimpanzees and other primates.
Kaniyo Pabidi forest – It’s among the remaining rain forests in Uganda. Like Budongo forest, Kaniyo Pabidi forest is dominated by the tall mahogany forest and habours chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys among others. The Park can be visited together with Murchison falls national park because of the short distance from each other.
Being the largest national park is Uganda and a lot of endowment, Murchison falls national park should be put on your destinations to visit while on your Uganda safari. It is the best savanna national park in the country and one of the most accessible.