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Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls

Hiking to the top of Murchison falls is an extremely adventurous activity done in Murchison Falls National Park by travelers who visit. The park’s main attraction is the striking Murchison Falls one of the greatest waters falls in Uganda that brings various people to come and take a look at them. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest in the country covering an area of 3840 sq.km featuring a wide range of stunning wildlife.

The activity is really incomparable due to its rewarding experience like the process of hiking to the top of Murchison Falls exposes you to the hidden beauty of the pearl of Africa for example the fall forcing its way through an 8-meter narrow gorge passing through the rock with incredible power. Murchison Falls National Park hosts various thrilling animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, elephants, amazing trees include; cactus trees, big acacia trees, sausage trees and so much more that you should not miss out on your Uganda safari.

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What to expect during hiking to the top of Murchison Falls

When planning hiking to the top of v, the boat drops you at the very starting point commonly known as the “Bakers trail”, the hike is usually 45 minutes and it calls for body fitness. Historically, it is said that it is at this point that Sir Samuel Baker stood at and named the falls “Murchison Falls”, it is the same point where he declared Uganda the “pearl of Africa” which is true due to the stunning natural wonders she hosts in different national parks. As you are hiking to the top of Murchison Falls, an experienced professional ranger guide escorts and takes you through all interesting historical stories about Sir Samuel Baker’s discoveries and what he achieved during his venturing of the park. Expect all your questions to be answered as you keenly in awe observe the natural wonders this park is made of like eye-catching rolling hills, breath taking ever green vegetation, the thunderous noise from the falls this is really an exclusive adventurous experience in the natural jungle of Murchison Falls National Park.

Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls is finally done and grab a chance to clearly view the mesmerizing sisters to Murchison Falls known as the “Uhuru Falls”. Their name is a Swahili word meaning “independence”, it is said that they were named that because the falls formed in 1962 during Uganda’s independence. These spectacular falls are something else to wonder about as they are a result of aside water from the main source streaming away hence the formation of the amazing Uhuru falls. If at all you are to visit Murchison Falls National Park on your Uganda safari, then your itinerary must include Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls the amazing signature to your memories.

Are you a family, solo or a group of friends? Would you love to visit Uganda this season, don’t want to miss out on hiking to the top of Murchison falls as it is a must adventure. To book with us Uganda safari to Murchison falls national park, you can contact us on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.

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