The Murchinson-Falls National Park is the largest of all National Parks in Uganda. On over 3.900 sq km awaits you everything you would imagine Africa has to offer: Lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hippos and so on. About 80 species of mammals and more than 400 different birds live here in a breathtaking landscape.

The Murchinson-Falls are the highlight regarding the landscape. Here, the Nile River with a width of 50 m, is forced through a narrowing of only 6m on its way northwards and drops down 43 m (141 ft) in several steps.

The park is located in northeastern Uganda on the northern tip of Lake Albert. It is easy to reach by car from Kampala. The longest part of the road is tarmac, which makes it easy to reach by car. If you are in a hurry, you can charter a plane to approach the nearby airport of Pakuba.

The best time to travel is December to February and June/July to avoid the rainy season. Nonetheless, the park is open through out the year. You will also find some lodges and hotels as well as campsites in the near, either directly in the park (camping and lodges) or in one of the hotels in Masindi.

Related links

• Hotels and accomodation at Murchison-Falls national park
• Pictures from Murchison-Falls national park