
🌎 Uganda 🇺🇬
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📍 Murchison Falls National Park
✈️ Kabalega Falls Airport (PAF)
🚗 54.2 KM
⏱️ 1 hour, 48 minutes
Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda is renowned for its dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge. The park offers diverse wildlife viewing opportunities, including boat safaris on the Nile, game drives to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and buffaloes, and chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo Forest. Accessibility within the park can be challenging, especially during the rainy seasons (March-May and September-November), when some roads may become impassable, so a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Both solo and guided visits are possible, but a guide is highly recommended for maximizing wildlife sightings and navigating the park effectively. The typical visit duration ranges from 2-4 days to fully experience the park's attractions. Costs can vary significantly based on accommodation choices and activities, ranging from budget camping to luxury lodges, but expect to pay park entrance fees plus additional costs for game drives, boat trips, and chimpanzee tracking permits.