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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…
Best Time to VisitJanuary to March and June to September (dry seasons)
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Overview
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.
Park Highlights
01The most powerful waterfall in the world — the entire Nile through 7m
02Boat safari to the base of the falls
03Rothschild's giraffe — reintroduced and thriving
04Delta point — where the Nile enters Lake Albert
05Budongo Forest chimpanzee tracking
06Over 450 bird species including the rare Shoebill
Best Time to Visit
January to March and June to September (dry seasons)
Climate
Hot savanna, 25-35°C, with papyrus swamp along the Nile
Location
UG, Northwestern Uganda
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ElephantRothschild's GiraffeLionLeopardBuffaloHippoNile CrocodileShoebill StorkChimpanzeeUganda Kob
Activities
Murchison Falls boat cruiseGame drivesChimpanzee trackingTop-of-the-falls hikeBirdwatchingSport fishing
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