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Located in western Uganda, this park is named after the Murchison Falls.
It is where the wide and placid Nile is suddenly forced through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment producing a torrent of white water.
To the north of the river is tall green grassland interrupted by patches of borassus palm, acacia and riverine woodland. To the south the vegetation becomes thicker with dense woodland and a beautiful area of closed canopy forest on Budongo Hill.
Wildlife of Murchison Falls
After the poaching ceased in the 1980s the animal population increased rapidly and sightings of lion, elephant, hippo, waterbuck, leopard and hyena are now common. The birdlife is extraordinary, with over 460 species recorded in the park including numerous raptors and the shoebill stork.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Murchison Falls National Park
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Places near Murchison Falls National Park
- Kibale Forest National Park 100 miles away
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 129 miles away
- Kampala 145 miles away
- Entebbe 159 miles away
- Jinja 162 miles away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 174 miles away
- Queen Elizabeth National Park 204 miles away
- Lake Mburo 205 miles away
- Ishasha 252 miles away
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 267 miles away
- Lake Bunyonyi 274 miles away
- Mgahinga National Park 287 miles away
Photos of Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation choices for Murchison Falls National Park
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Murchison Falls National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Sambiya River Lodge
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Paraa Safari Lodge
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