Safari in Uganda Murchison Falls
SAFARI IN UGANDA MURCHISON FALLS
Off
the chilly shores of Lake Albert, within the northwestern Albertine basin lies Murchison Falls National Park; the largest park in
Uganda. It stretches for about 3,893 square kilometres from the nearby shores
of Lake Albert, devouring the Victoria Nile in its wake to the popular Karuma
falls further north.
Moreover,
Murchison Falls National Park promises raw wildlife bliss to about four
districts in the northwestern plains of Uganda; Buliisa, Nwoya, Kiryandongo and
Masindi owing to its unshakable beauty and the majestic Murchison Falls. A safari
to Murchison Falls national park will serve to reassure you that it is quite
the popular safari in Uganda Murchison Falls destination.
Also
known as the Kabalega falls, the Murchison falls are
a majestic drop of water occurring on the Victoria Nile within Murchison Falls
National Park. The site is famous for its thunderous roar of large amounts of
water (about 300cubic meters per second) gushing through a 7-meter gap between
rocks before falling 43 meters into the river below.
Standing
at about 43meters (141ft) high and 7m (23ft) wide, the Murchison falls were
discovered by Europeans John Speke and James Grant while on their expedition in
1862. However, they were named after a geologist, Roderick Murchison by Sir
Samuel Baker and his wife during an exploration trip to Uganda.
Murchison
Falls National Park is home to some elusive birding specials like the great
blue Turaco, Denham’s Bustard and Shoe-billed stork among others. The entire
Murchison Falls Conservation Area along with the surrounding reserves is home
to about 76 mammal species including some members of the Big 5 making it a
worthy safari in Uganda Murchison Falls destination.
ABOUT TRAVELMONKE
Travelmonke
is a registered local operator in Uganda with 10 years of excellence in
operating safari in Murchison falls National Park. At Travelmonke, we
prioritize unique eco-friendly tours aimed at offering back to local
communities in Murchison falls National Park and other destinations to include; Kenya safaris, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Our
tailored tours are designed to fit all travelers interests from single to big
groups with major emphasis on the finest hotels, amazing guides and good safari
vehicles. Our service has proven excellent over the years as indicated by our
safari travel reviews. Booking a Murchison falls safari with us offers you an
opportunity to travel in style enjoying life-changing safari experiences on a
fairly priced safari well designed and fitted to your preference.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Wildlife
Game Drives
Murchison
Falls National Park offers visitors an opportunity to explore the lush green of
the park and its intriguing occupants through a series of guided game drives in
a comfortable 4*4 wheel vehicle offering unobstructed views of the park and
wildlife. The game drives are conducted at different time intervals to provide,
each a different view of the park and the wildlife.
The
tourists embark on a memorable safari with their guide who points out animals
and outstanding features for about two to four hours with a chance to spot 76
mammals including members of the Big 5. Visitors to Murchison Falls National
Park can opt for either morning or late afternoon game drives.
Game
drives are often carried out following trails like the Buligi Game Area,
Waterfall and Nile delta trails and morning game drives are especially perfect
for tracking following fresh trails and observing them as they exit their nests
and go out to find food. This game drives often kick off early and you can
enjoy animals like Hippos, Lions, Leopards, hyenas and several primates.
While
on an afternoon safari in Uganda Murchison Falls, tourists can expect to spot
animals gathering around the Nile to quench their thirst amidst the scorching
heat while crocodiles wait by the shores to grab a bite or two. On this drive,
animals like Jackson hartebeests, Antelopes, Kobs, Giraffes, bushbucks and
Warthogs are more common.
ABOUT
US
Travelmonke is a
registered local operator in Uganda with 10 years of excellence in operating
safari in Murchison falls National Park and all top safari adventure
destinations in the ‘Pearl of Africa’ – Uganda.
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