Location of Murchison Falls National Park

Location of Murchison Falls National Park : Murchison Falls National Park is among the most fascinating parks in Uganda hosting a wide range of mesmerizing wildlife species and famous for the amazing mighty Murchison falls. Murchison Falls National Park is located in North Western Uganda spreading its boundaries in 4 districts such as; Kiryandongo, Nwoya, Masindi and Bulisa hence making it the largest national park in the country.

The park is 305 kilometers north of Kampala the capital city of Uganda and long safari travelers usually add it together with other fascinating tourist destinations like Kidepo valley National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park among others. The park is as well adjacent to Budongo Forest Reserve that features over 80 mammal species, Nile crocodiles, about 500 bird species from the rare shoe-bill stork, white-thighed hornbill, water birds, Goliath heron, great blue turaco, kingfisher among others.

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How to get to Murchison Falls National Park

Getting to Murchison Falls National Park is very easy and affordable. There are two ways you can reach the park as explained below;

By Air

Flying from Entebbe international Airport to Murchison Falls National is the most convenient way of getting there. The flight usually takes only one hour and they are on daily basis whereby the aircraft stopover at Pakuba, Chobe or Bugungu airfield, you are dropped and waited upon by your driver guide to start you adventure in the wonderful park. Chartered flights are as well ready if needed, the two domestic flights that is Aero link and fly Uganda are scheduled departures to Murchison Falls National Park and other parks in the country.

This is the best way especially to travelers who have challenges with sitting for long hours in a vehicle.

By Road

Getting to Murchison Falls National Park by road transport is also very possible as it normally takes 5 hours on a smooth tarmac road. Various visitors really delight in a wonderful stopover at the famous Ziwa Rhino sanctuary along the way to the park which is of great excitement.

The sanctuary is the only place to find these amazing endangered animals in their natural environment and you stopping over at this place completes your adventure of the big five as the rest are in Murchison Falls National Park. Rhino tracking is only $ 50 per person however you may be time bad on your way to the park and don’t get a chance to see them but as you are coming back from the park, you absolutely delight in such a marvelous opportunity. It should be noted that stopping over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is an option.

Entrance Gates to Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda and it has the southern and Northern gates

The northern gates

Chobe gate

The gate is accessed from Paraa and Karuma Falls, it is as well close to Pakwach about 2 kilometers north of Karuma bridge

Tangi gate

This is located in the past region of the park. Everyone that goes through Paraa crosses the Nile river by the ferry busy all day. This gate is 110 kilometers from Kara bridge.

Wankwar gate

This is near Purongo about 10 kilometers off the main road.

Mubako gate

This can only be reached after crossing the Nile River from Karuma Falls Bridge along Kampala Pakwach road.

Southern gates

Bugungu gate

It is accessed through Budongo Forest offering you thrilling views of the mighty rift valley, the breath-taking lake Albert and Congo Mountains. It is about 135 kilometers from Masindi town but is a longer route however it is more rewarding due to its incredible scenic views.

Kichumbanyobo gate

This is accessed through Kaniyo Pabidi forest still from Masindi town which is over 85 kilometers.

Accommodation facilities in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison falls National Park is among the safari destinations blessed with the most thrilling accommodation facilities in Uganda. The park offers various accommodation options ranging from Budget, Mid-range and luxurious lodges.

Fancy and luxurious lodges in Murchison Falls National Park

• Nile Safari lodge
• Chobe safari lodge
• Paraa safari lodge

Budget lodges in Murchison Falls National Park

• Budongo echo lodge
• Yebo safari camp
• Parkside safari lodge
• Heritage safari lodge
• Red chilli campsite

Midrange lodges in Murchison Falls National Park

• Kabalega wilderness lodge
• Murchison river lodge
• Pakuba safari lodge
• Fort Murchison safari lodge among others.

Are you a group, solo or a family? Delight in a Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park the pearl of Africa’s largest park. As earlier mentioned in the above article there only two ways to get to Murchison Falls National Park and we hope that the above information is of great help to guide you enjoy an awesome Uganda Safari Murchison Falls National Park.