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Murchison Falls
Where the Nile Squeezes Through a Gap
Uganda's largest national park, cut in two by the Nile. At the falls the whole river is forced through a narrow gap in the rock and drops sharply. Boat trips run up the river toward the base of the falls.
What You'll See
Who Lives Here
Giraffe
Rothschild's giraffe is seen on the northern plains.
Elephant
Herds are seen across the park and near the river.
Lion
Present on the open ground north of the Nile.
Hippo & Nile Crocodile
Plentiful along the river, and easy to see from the boat.
Birdlife
More than 400 species have been recorded.
The Landscape
Ground That Shapes the Light
Savanna and woodland north of the river, forest to the south, and the Nile running through a rocky gorge at the falls.
Best Season
December to February, and June to September
Drier months. Water levels at the falls are high in most of the year.
Weather
What to Pack For
- Dry
- Dec – Feb, Jun – Sep
- 20–32°C
- Hot days, mostly dry.
- Wet
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- 20–30°C
- Frequent showers. Some roads are slow after rain.
Find Your Bearings
Murchison Falls on the Map
Select any point to see where else the ground leads.
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Murchison Falls
Recommended For Murchison Falls
Built for This Exact Ground
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