Which is the First Largest National Park in Uganda?
Which is the First Largest National Park in Uganda? When Uganda is mentioned, one of the main things that comes to one’s mind is where can I start for thrilling adventures, and answer is at the largest national park in the country and this is because sightseers get to experience numerous safari thrills.
Murchison falls national park is ranked to be the largest national park in Uganda covering a total surface area of about 3,840 square kilometers and also considered to be the top safari destination in the country, the national park is known for its diverse wildlife and it is surrounded with stunning landscapes.
Murchison falls national park was discovered by Sir Samuel Baker and a woman named Florence Baker who were the first Europeans that first saw the Murchison falls and it was referred to as Kabelega Falls National Park later it was renamed to Murchison Falls National Park by Sir Roderick Murchison who happened to visit the falls in the mid-1860s and it was officially established as a national park in 1952.
Murchison falls national park, is also known to act as one of the main tourist attractions, and tourists always enjoy seeing the waters flowing and vast savanna grasslands, riverine forests, woodlands, rapids, gorges and many others all these also act as diverse natural habitats to a wide range of wildlife species.
Murchison falls national park is home to over 144 mammal these animals include; African elephants, African lions, Rothschild’s giraffe, leopards, African buffalo, various antelopes such as the Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeests and around 51 amphibians and hippos and Nile crocodiles which are easily spotted along the Nile River.
Over 450 bird species making it a perfect destination for bird lovers these bird species include; rock prantimcole, giant king fisher, malachite king fisher, Senegal thick knee, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black headed lapwing, Denham’s bustard, yellow fronted tinker bird, long tailed nightjar, long toed lapwing, blue headed coucal, swamp flycatcher, black-billed barbet, Eastern plantain eater, standard winged nightjar, silver bird and many others.
For Tourists who visit Murchison falls national park are always to engage in several safari activities where they gain new experiences which include; Game drives which is known to be a popular way for one go explore through the savannah grasslands of the national park, hiking to the falls, bird watching, boat cruises that are best done on the Nile River, wildlife viewing, community visits, guided nature walks, cultural encounters, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruise, camping, hot air balloon safaris and many others.
The best time to spot wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park is December through to February and for those that would love to explore the national park deeper bookings for accommodations are available Deeping on one’s budget, accommodations at the national park start from budget, mid-range and luxury budget all available for one’s choice as you explore the largest national park in the pearl of Africa.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information about what is the first largest national park in the country and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Achieve Global Safaris who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Uganda.
