Planning a Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Planning a Safari in Murchison Falls National Park : A safari to Murchison Falls National park. Murchison falls is the largest national park in Uganda with the big 5 animals and one of the most visited park located in North western Uganda, it is a home of over 76 mammal species and these include the big five which are leopards, buffaloes, elephants, lions and the rhinos that are found on the way to Murchison falls in Nakasongola other many animals with the birds and primates and planning a safari to Murchison falls there are things to consider like how to get Murchison falls , accommodation, what to pack and the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park.
Activities that a visitor can do in Murchison falls national
Game drives
Game drives are one of the major activities to do in Murchison falls national park where you will be able to see variety of animals through game drives that are conducted in two shifts the morning game drive and the afternoon game drive following the trucks where you will be able to see animals like Elephants, buffaloes, lions bush bucks, warthogs, Jackson hartebeests, oribi, giraffe and others.
Bird watching
Murchison falls national park is one of the best birding spots in Uganda with over 450 recorded birds and these include the savannah birds, migratory, forest birds and water birds and some of these are shoe bill, Black headed Lapwing, secretary birds, vultures, red-throated Bee-eater to mention but a few.
Visiting the top of the falls.
This is one of the best activities in Murchison falls national park because, one can’t not afford to miss the thunderous roar as water forces its way through the gorge and the rainbow that comes due to the mist resulting from force of the water combined with the sun raise, it should not be an activity to miss because you will miss a lot like water splashing on due to the force of the waterfalls.
Hot air Ballon wildlife viewing
Murchison falls is the only park and place in Uganda the activity starts early morning with the gathering and inflating of the balloon. And tourists will undergo briefing on safety issues before taking off and it lasts about 1 hour which gives an opportunity to spot wildlife, birds and forests and after the visitors are entitled to get a certificate at the end of the activity from Uganda civil Aviation because they are the supervisors of the activity.
Nature walks
The forest nature walks. These forest walks are suitable for education purpose and better viewing of the park and it is normally done in Budongo Forest and Rabongo forest these two have birds and primates, while going for these walks do not leave the guides because they have more experience and knowledge about different things like plants and trees.
Best time to visit Murchison falls
Best time to visit Murchison falls national park, it can be visited all the year but the best time is during the dry season in the months of December,February,June,and September because it is easy to find the animals because the vegetation is less and the roads are dry and the heat, during the dry season it is easy to access the park and do all the activities like if it is wet season you can not do hot air ballon.
What to pack when going to Murchison falls national park
when packing for Murchison falls national park here some essentials you may not leave while on a safari.
Clothing
The clothes should be comfortable and avoid packing light clothes because it is not advised, bright clothes attract animals and they may attack you.
Put on the right shoes for the right thing don’t put on sandals when your going do game drives so pack the right shoes.
Sunscreen
Carry your sun screen to protect your skin because some time the weather can tend to be so hot and so scorching.
A camera
Returning back home, you will only carry memories but good way to keep it by taking pictures during your Uganda safari trip to Murchison falls.
insect repellent to protect from mosquitoes and other insects during your stay in Murchison Falls National Park.
Binoculars for those interested in birding and also viewing animals that are in are distance that cannot be seen well.
Money in the local currency foreign money may disturb you in case you want to purchase anything during the trip.
Travel documents and these include travel documents visa, passport, permits so that they do not disturb you and interrupt your travel plans.
Where to sleep when you are on a trip in Murchison Falls National Park
The accommodations in Murchison falls range from budget mid-range and luxury and these include, pakuba safari lodge, paraa safari lodge, bakers lodge, budongo eco lodge, Murchison River lodge, Chobe safari lodge.
