Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda.

Uganda

Where the Nile Meets the Wild

The Nile cuts through the wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park before being forced through a narrow gorge and exploding into the powerful waterfall that gives the park its name.

Around it stretches one of Uganda’s great wildlife landscapes.

Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda.

Wildlife on the Savannah

Murchison Falls offers opportunities to experience Uganda’s classic safari landscapes, with wildlife including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos and other species.

Game drives reveal a constantly changing landscape of grassland, woodland and riverine environments.

Ugandan kob in the savannah of Murchison Falls National Park.

The Nile Experience

A boat safari toward the base of Murchison Falls offers an unforgettable perspective on the river and the wildlife that gathers along its banks.

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The Source of the Nile at Jinja, Uganda.

Murchison Falls & the Nile

The combination of wildlife and dramatic scenery makes Murchison Falls an excellent destination for travellers wanting a classic Uganda safari with a strong sense of place.

Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda.

Combine Your Journey

Murchison Falls can form the centrepiece of a northern Uganda safari or be combined with other destinations depending on your time.

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Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda.

At a glance

Highlights

  • Murchison Falls
  • Boat safari on the Nile
  • Elephants
  • Buffalo
  • Giraffes
  • Hippos

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Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda.