Frequently asked questions about Murchison falls national park : Murchison falls national park is among the popular safari destinations to visit in Uganda and it is located in the north western part of the country.
It is also the largest national park in Uganda and Murchison falls national park is home to various wildlife species. Some of the frequently asked questions about Murchison falls national park include the following;
- Which wildlife species are found in Murchison falls national park?
Murchison falls national park is among the destinations in Uganda which can be visited to see different wildlife species including four of the big five such as lions, leopards, buffalos and elephants.
Other wildlife species found in Murchison falls national park include Rothschild giraffes, elands, waterbucks, impalas, gazelles, Uganda kobs, hippos, warthogs, dik dik, hartebeests, bushbucks among others.
- Which activities can be done in Murchison falls national park?
During safaris around Murchison falls national park, tourists can engage in various activities such as game drives, bottom of the falls boat ride, hiking to the top of the falls, viewing of the Murchison falls, bird watching, guided nature walks and chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest.
Game drives are done in different parts of Murchison falls national park where tourists can see various wildlife species like antelopes, lions, buffalos, warthogs among others around the savannah plains, woodlands among other areas and the activity can be done in the morning and in the afternoon.
Another activity which takes place in Murchison falls national park is bottom of the falls boat safaris which are done in the morning and in the afternoon as tourists enjoy seeing wildlife species by the shores of the Victoria Nile and many bird species. Tourists can also enjoy delta boat cruises and explore the wetlands found on the Nile during their safaris at the destination.
Hiking to the top of the falls and viewing of the Murchison falls is another activity which is done during safaris in Murchison falls national park. During these activities, tourists get closer to the waterfalls and can see them from different viewpoints.
There are also different bird species which can be seen as tourists engage in bird watching tours around Murchison falls national park including Grey crowned cranes, African Fish Eagles, Papyrus Gonolek among others.
Chimpanzee trekking can also be done in the Budongo forest when visiting Murchison falls national park for amazing encounters with chimpanzees in their natural habitat which can be done in the morning and afternoon. Different primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons and various bird species can be seen when visiting the forest.
- What are the attractions found in Murchison falls national park?
There are different attractions that can be seen when exploring Murchison falls national park and they include wildlife species, the Murchison falls, Victoria Nile and also various bird species.
The Victoria Nile which is part of the River Nile flows through the Murchison falls national park and is a location for boat rides in the national park and also good for bird watching and wildlife encounters during safaris.
- What is the best time to visit Murchison falls national park?
Tours to Murchison falls national park can be done during the dry season from June to October and also during the rainy season around March to May.
The best time to visit Murchison falls national park is during the dry season when the wildlife species can easily be spotted and the roads are easy to drive through during the search for the animals and tours around the park.
During the rainy season, tourists can enjoy seeing the lush vegetation in the park and also encounter various wildlife species roaming around the savannah plains of Murchison falls national park.
- What is the cost of a safari in Murchison falls national park?
Costs associated with safaris in Murchison falls national park include park entrance fees, activity fees, vehicle entrance fees, accommodation costs, transport costs and personal expenses.
Park entrance fees for visiting Murchison falls national park are valid for 24 hours from when individuals enter the national park for the safari and this fee is 45 USD for foreign nonresidents, 35 USD for foreign residents and 25,000 Uganda shillings for east African citizens.
Activity fees during tours in Murchison falls national park include 30 USD per person for boat rides, 15 USD to hike to the top of the falls, 10 USD for viewing of the falls. These fees are paid separately from park entrance fees.
Accommodation costs during safaris in Murchison falls national park vary depending on the lodging type which can be budget, midrange or luxury accommodation. The room type (single occupancy, double or twin occupancy and triple room) and season of travel also affect the cost of accommodation during visit to the national park
- Frequently asked questions about Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park offers many accommodation options for tourists to stay during their safaris at the destination which include budget lodges, midrange lodges and luxury lodges found inside and outside the national park.
Some of the lodges found in Murchison falls national park include Pakuba safari lodge, Chobe safari lodge, Nile safari lodge, Paraa safari lodge, Fort Murchison, Red Chilli rest camp, Murchison river lodge, among others.
- Frequently asked questions about Murchison falls national park
There are different items which tourists can pack when planning for their safaris to Murchison falls national park and they include clothing and comfortable shoes, insect repellant, binoculars, cameras, sunglasses, sunscreen, jackets among others.
The items to pack for the safari depend on the activities which the individual will do when visiting the park and the time of the year when the safari will be done which can be during the dry season or rainy season.
- How to get to Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park can be accessed by booking domestic flights to Pakuba airstrip, Chobe airstrip or Bugungu airstrip from Entebbe international airport.
Another way to get to the park is by driving from Kampala for about 5 to 6 hours to get to Murchison falls national park.
