Murchison FallsNational Park
Uganda's largest national park is home to the world's most powerful waterfall — where the entire Nile River forces through a 7-metre gap before plunging 43 metres into a frothing p…
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Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest national park is home to the world's most powerful waterfall — where the entire Nile River forces through a 7-metre gap before plunging 43 metres into a frothing pool below. The surrounding savanna hosts all of the Big Five.
January to March and June to September (dry seasons)
Hot savanna, 25-35°C, with papyrus swamp along the Nile
UG, Northwestern Uganda
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Murchison Falls National Park: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Murchison Falls National Park worth visiting in Uganda?
It is Uganda's largest national park and is home to the world's most powerful waterfall, where the entire Nile River is forced through a 7-metre gap before plunging 43 metres into a frothing pool below. The surrounding savanna also hosts all of the Big Five.
How powerful is the waterfall at Murchison Falls?
The page describes it as the world's most powerful waterfall: the full volume of the Nile River squeezes through a gap just 7 metres wide and then drops 43 metres into the pool below.
Can I see the Big Five in Murchison Falls National Park?
Yes. The savanna surrounding the falls hosts all of the Big Five, making it one of Uganda's strongest parks for classic big-game viewing alongside the waterfall itself.
Where is Murchison Falls National Park located?
It sits in Uganda and is the country's largest national park, centred on the point where the Nile River thunders through a narrow 7-metre gorge and falls 43 metres.
How do visitors typically experience the falls themselves?
Most visitors combine a boat trip upriver toward the base of the falls with a walk to the top, where you can stand beside the 7-metre gap and watch the Nile plunge 43 metres. Ecological Wilderness Adventure can arrange these activities as part of a tailored Uganda itinerary.
Can Ecological Wilderness Adventure arrange a Murchison Falls trip and tell me what it costs?
Yes. As a TATO-licensed Tanzania and East Africa safari operator, Ecological Wilderness Adventure can tailor a Murchison Falls itinerary to your dates and interests and quote it on request.
