How to get to Murchison Falls National Park

Planning a trip to Murchison falls national park and you are wondering how to get there? The great Murchison park is situated in the northern region of Uganda. The Park is found in the north west direction of Kampala capital city of Uganda. Also known as the largest and oldest national park, Murchison hosts a wide range of extremely interesting tourist attractions and activities that have influenced a lot of increasing visitors that travel to the park. The park stretches its borders to the districts of Masindi, Nwoya, Kiryandongo and Bulisa district. The park covers an area of about 3840 square Kilometers extending to the Karuma Wildlife reserve, Bugungu Wildlife reserve that makes up the vast protected area.

Getting to Murchison falls national park

The park can be accessed from any direction of the country since it several gates allover it. You can get to Murchison falls national park by either air transport from Entebbe International Airport or by Road transfer. You either enter the park from the southern or northern section of the park and enter through any gate by either road or air.

By Road

Using the public means to reach the park, you can opt to jump in a bus from Kampala though it might not be comfortable and reliable in terms of time. But for the perfect and rewarding experience, we advise travelers to book early in advance with a trusted tour Operator like us to arrange your entire trip including transportation. Book with Mumwe Safaris  a self drive to the park or pick up from Entebbe international airport to park. From Masindi town on road, it takes you about 3 hours drive covering a distance of about 86 kilometer and this route takes you rough Kichumbanyobo gate. Alternatively you can enter the park through the route of Kaniyo Pabidi Forest and access the park through bugungu entrance gate for a unique rewarding experience. All these entrance gates are situated in southern sector of the park.

By road you can still enter the park via the northern gates of Chobe, Mumbako, Wankwar and as well as Tangi gates that is situated adjacent to the shores of River Nile. These routes can be used on a self drive or in a chauffeur driven safari driving directly from Kampala or Entebbe international Airport taking the Kampala-Pakwach route that cross through the Nile from the Karuma falls Bridge. Here from Kampala you cover a distance of about 260 Kilometers from Kampala Capital city. The northern gates are the perfect routes for all travelers coming from the Gulu town or Kidepo Valley national Park.

From the Karuma falls Bridge to Tangi gate, it is about 110 kilometers  and it is the best time to for all travelers that would love to explore the northern region of the park. it is also a 3 hours drive from Karuma bridge driving through the Marrum poor road and the curfew time is 16:00 hours with out any camping allowed.

By Air

For travelers that have challenges of sitting in the car for long hours they can opt for get Murchison falls national park by air transport. There is a lot of domestic chartered air crafts that operate scheduled flights to Murchison falls national park such as Aero link Uganda, Eagle Airlines. The park hosts numerous airstrip where all flight from Entebbe international airstrip can land such as; Chobe Airstrip, Pakuba airstrip, Bugungu air field among others. bugungu and Pakuba airstrips are used by travelers that would like to explore the southern section of park and airstrips are close to airstrips like red chill safari Camp, Paraa safari Lodge, Simba safari camp, Pakuba safari lodge, Paraa safari lodge, Nile Camp among others. Chobe airstrip is used to travelers that would love to explore the northern section of the park, here upon arrival you are welcomed the friendly staff of Chobe safari Lodge.

It is important to note that Air transport is the quickest means of transport and it allows you an insight to enjoy a diversity of intriguing activities with in park. On the other hand road transport is enjoyable and gives you a unique rewarding experience. With road transport grab a chance to get lost in the spectacular scenic views of the Pearl of Africa landscapes as you drive to the park. Although either way you able to reach the park.  Book with Mumwe safaris one of the  best leading safari experts in Uganda to assist you book your Uganda safari to Murchison falls national park. our team can help you customize you trip giving you chance to achieve a wildlife dream life safari in Africa. To reach us, send an inquiry to our friendly reservation team at info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.