Points of entry in Murchison falls national park
Points of entry in Murchison falls national park : Murchison falls national park is located in the north western part of Uganda and it is one of the oldest and largest national parks in the country covering over 3840 square kilometers.
There are many attractions which can be seen around Murchison falls national park including the Murchison falls which are considered one of the strongest waterfalls in the world. The national park is also part of the Murchison falls conservation area which is also made up of Bugungu wildlife reserve and Karuma wildlife reserve.
Tourists can also enjoy views of the Albertine rift valley during tours in Murchison falls national park and also enjoy tours on the Victoria Nile which flows through the national park. Over 76 species of mammals and 450 bird species can be seen when exploring the national park.
Many wildlife species can be seen when driving around Murchison falls national park on safari and they include elephants, giraffes, buffalos, lions, waterbucks, reedbucks, dik dik, oribi, hartebeests, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, leopards, hippos by the shores of the Victoria Nile among others.
Southern entrance gates in Murchison falls national park
In the southern part of Murchison falls national park, there are different routes which can be used to get to tie destination and the main gate used in this part of the park is the Kichumbanyobo gate which is about 16 kilometers from Masindi.
The southern parts of Murchison falls national park is made up of forests and also savannah plains.
When driving from Masindi town to the Kichumbanyobo gate, tourist can drive through the Budongo forest which is known for being home to chimpanzees and also the location for chimpanzee trekking during tours in Murchison falls national park.
Another way to get to Murchison falls national park from the Masindi route to Paraa via Buliisa. This route is very scenic and also goes through the Budongo forest and the rift valley escarpment and tourists can also enjoy views of Lake Albert along this route.
Paraa is considered a major tourist hub in Murchison falls national park with many activities being carried out around Paraa which also has a luxury accommodation for tourists to spend their nights during safaris in Uganda.
Northern entrance gates in Murchison falls national park
In the northern side of Murchison falls national park, points of entry into the destination include Chobe gate, Wankwar gate and Tangi gate.
The route used to get to Murchison falls national park via the northern gates is the Kampala-Pakwach route which also involves passing by the Karuma falls. Tourists travelling from Gulu town and Kidepo national park can also use these gates during safaris in Murchison falls national park.
Flights can also be booked to airstrips in this part of the national park including Pakuba airfield.
When visiting Murchison falls national park, another point of entry into the national park include Bugungu gate and also Mubako gate.
The northern entrance gates of Murchison falls national park also takes tourists on adventures across the savannah, acacia trees and also woodland where wildlife species such as elephants, giraffes among others can be found during safaris.
Activities to do when visiting Murchison falls national park
The various experiences to take part in during tours in Murchison falls national park include the following;
- Game drives
Safaris in Murchison falls national park involve taking part in game drives around different parts of the national park such as around the Buligi area where wildlife species such as elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and giraffes can be seen.
Around the southern parts of Murchison falls national park, wildlife species cab also be spotted around the savannah plains and the forested area.
- Murchison falls boat cruise
Another activity which can be done when visiting Murchison falls national park is the boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.
Wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, hippos and crocodiles can be seen by the shores of the Victoria Nile during boat safaris in Murchison falls national park. The activity takes about 2 hours and tourists can go close to the bottom of the Murchison falls during the boat cruise in the national park.
The Murchison falls boat cruise can be done in the morning or afternoon during tours in Murchison falls national park.
- Top of the falls visit
Visiting the top of the falls during tours in Murchison falls national park is another activity to do on safari.
From the view point at the top of the falls, tourist can enjoy the scenic view of the national park and the waterfalls as well as the Victoria Nile flowing through the Murchison falls national park.
- Delta boat cruise
Tourists in Murchison falls national park can also engage in the Delta boat cruise through the wetlands where many bird species can also be spotted.
The Shoebill Stork can be seen during the Delta boat cruise in Murchison falls national park and the best time for this activity is during the dry season.
- Bird watching
There are many bird species found in Murchison falls national park during safaris and they can be encountered in different parts of the destination.
Birds which can be seen during tours in Murchison falls national park include the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Long toed Lapwing, Black Billed Barbet, Black Headed Lapwing, Giant Heron, Giant Kingfisher, Grey crowned crane, Vultures among others.
When to visit Murchison falls national park
Visiting Murchison falls national park can be visited at anytime of the year but the best time for safaris at the destination is during the dry season in months of January, February, June, July, August September and December.
During the dry season, wildlife species can easily be seen around water points around Murchison falls national park and the thin vegetation at the park also makes viewing of the wildlife easy when on safaris in the national park.
The months of January and March and also in April and May are good times of the year for bird watching safaris around Murchison falls national park.
