Activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park
Activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park : Activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park; Murchison Falls National Park renowned as the largest and oldest Uganda game park that sits on land covering about 3876 square kilometers that inhabit of 86 mammal species ,450 bird species among other species. To those who wish to visit the park on safari can engage in different remarkable activities and attractions to adventure thus the sight is quite unforgettable life experience. Here are some of the most interesting activities to do in Murchison Falls National Park.
Boat Cruise Tour in Murchison Falls National Park
Travelers who are interested in cruising on fresh water, get ready to cruise on Nile River where you expect to have gainful view of the most powerful waterfall in the world named as ‘’Murchison Falls’’. Boat cruise in Murchison Falls national park sound as the second done activity here.
The boat cruise starts at Paraa which is one of the top attractive part of the park congested with variety of wildlife species especially mammals that are easily explored during the boat cruise. Murchison Falls National Park provides two boat cruise tours one can be conducted to the bottom of the waterfalls and another one towards the Albert delta.
All boat cruise experience features with great view along the way ranging from mammals, bird species, plant species and amphibians many more. One taking a cruise downstream to the bottom of the falls offers rewardable view of animals like hippos, buffalos, elephants, crocodiles and water bird species. Then a delta launch cruise takes you deep into the swamp that inhabits shoebill stork which is most sought bird.
Duration of time; Boat cruise tour in Murchison Falls National park takes between 2 to 3hours. You can opt to do sunset cruise where you will be able to view the sun as it goes down over the delta. You can do sundowner.
Game drive tours in Murchison Falls National Park
This is another fabulous activity to do in Murchison Falls National Park that offers both day game drives and night game drives with the possibility of adventuring variety of different wildlife in there preserved game tracking which includes the heart of Murchison in the southern part of the park, the Buligi peninsula and the area along the albert delta.
Morning game drive;
The morning game drive allows visitors to view several herds of buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, Uganda kob and many more herbivores as the feed on fresh green vegetation, lions, giraffes as well as savanna bird species can be spotted.
You can opt to do night game drive where you can be able to see nocturnal mammals, hunter and different cats which prefer moving at night and other animals include; Hyenas, leopard’s civets, lions, Nightjar and that are active in the night.
Bird watching in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is one of the top birding safari destination in Uganda that boosts with unique bird species thus making birding tour rewarding.
Birding in Murchison Falls N.P
The best birding sites in Murchison Falls National Park include; forest of Kaniyo Pabidi, Budongo forest, Rabongo forest and some others areas around the water bodies. Birds to see are comprised of endemic of Albertine Rift, water birds and savannah forest birds.
Here are some of bird species you can’t miss during the bird watching in Murchison Falls National Park including; Secretary birds, Hornbill, Woodpeckers, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Shoebill, Swallow-tailed, Malachite kingfishers, Shoe bills, Open-billed storks, Black –bellied Bustards, Marabou stork many more, all you required is to carry a pair binocular and enjoy great sights of the park.
Hiking to the top of falls –Murchison Falls National Park
This is an interesting activity where travelers hike to the bottom of the falls as a small fees and while at the top. You will be able to enjoy great sights powerful thundering falls as well as taking photography for your future remembrance.
Hiking and Nature Walks
Hiking in the park can be done in stunning areas of Kaniyo Pabidi and other forest to sight see some primates like monkeys, baboons and among others. On visit to the park, you can choose to do birding along the Albert delta trails that offers cool breath, gainful views while on foot.
Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls National Park
In Uganda , hot air balloon can only be done in Murchison Falls National Park, that enables tourists to have a great aerial view of wild animals. The park offers two hot air balloon safaris; The morning session starts before the sunrise in order to view early morning mammals and sunrise. Also comes with a bush breakfast thus worth it. Evening air balloon offers a clear view on the sundowner and the mammals that come out of hiding places. However, both air balloon safaris offer climax of the park.
Sport fishing
On visit to the park, you can opt to engage in sport fishing and some of fish species includes; catfish, Nile perch, tilapia, tiger fish and Ngara. So we advise you to carry your own fishing equipment’s.
Cultural Encounters;
Uganda is also a great stopping destination to have different unique cultures which can be enjoyed while on safari here. On visit to Murchison Falls National Park, you can visit the villages around the park and be able to learn different unique cultural practice. Cultures to visit include; Boomu Women’s group, Mubako cultural dancers, craft shops, visiting schools among others.
Get started planning a visit to Uganda’s most visited destination Murchison Falls National Park and experience unbeaten hidden treasures in the Pearl of Africa.
