Murchison Falls National Park, established in 1952 covers approximately 3 893 kmĀ² and is one of the largest National parks in Uganda. The park lies in the northern part of Albertine Rift Valley, spreading inland from the shore of Lake Albert around the Victoria Nile. It is Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area, hosting 76 species of mammals and 451 birds. The park's main attraction is the unique Murchison Falls as well as the River Nile. An entrance fee is payable by all the visitors and also depends on the mode of transport visitors will be using. (Updated Jan-19).
Contact
Address : |
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. |
Contact : |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
Tel : |
+256(0)39 217 7904 |
Tel2 : |
+25690)75 375 0983 |
Cell : |
+256(0)78 867 2363 |
Cell2 : |
+256(0)70 261 3081 |
Email : |
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Website : |
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Time Information
Best Time to Visit : |
Dry season from December to mid-February, and June to July while bird watching |
Rates and Payment
Updated for : |
2022 |
Comments : |
US$40 per person entry, US$50 per foreign registered vehicle, Uganda registered vehicle 10,000 shillings (approximately US$3) |
Payment Methods Accepted : |
Cash |
Types of Foreign Currency Accepted : |
US$ |
Fee/s : |
Entrance Fee: Foreign Residents (East Africa): USD30pp (Adults); USD10pp (Child); East Africans: USD6pp (Adults); USD2pp (Child); Foreign Non-Residents: USD40pp (Adults); USD20pp (Child) |
Activities
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Tours and Excursions, Boat Trips
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Game to View : |
Buffaloes. Elephants. Leopards. Lions. Giraffes. Hartebeest. Bushbucks. Uganda Kobs. Waterbucks. Warthogs. Hippos. |
More Activities : |
Tour the Murchison Falls. Nile-Lake Albert Delta for bird watchers. Buligi Game Tracks. Kaniyo Pabidi Forest and Rabongo Forest. Cultural Encounters. |
Notes on Activities : |
(Some activities are offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
Self Drive Access : Yes
Vehicle Type : ALL
PARK ENTRANCE:
On the Northern sector of the park there is the Chobe gate accessible from Paraa and Karuma falls where the visitors will cross the Nile with a vehicle ferry working throughout the day; Wankar gate on the northern sector near Purongo, 10km from the Main road; Mubako gate accessed by crossing the Nile River from the Karuma falls bridge along Kampala pakwach road.
On the Southern sector of the park entrance is through the Kichumbanyobo gate can be accessed through Kaniyo Pabidi forest from Masindi town and the Bugungu gate accessed through Budongo forest. An entrance fee is payable by all the visitors and also depends on the mode of transport visitors will be using. (Jan-19).
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