Uganda’s largest national park, defined by the world’s most powerful waterfall — the entire Nile forces itself through a 7-metre-wide rock gap, dropping 43 metres in a thunderous display. Boat safaris from Paraa to the base of the falls pass hippo, crocodile, elephant and buffalo in extraordinary concentrations. The park has recovered remarkably from the devastation of the Idi Amin era and now hosts healthy populations of all major savanna species, including the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★☆ Infrastructure: ★★★☆☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★★☆ Exclusivity: ★★★☆☆ Value for Money: ★★★☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Key wildlife: Rothschild’s giraffe (endangered, significant population), elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo (excellent), Nile crocodile, Uganda kob, waterbuck, shoebill stork (sought-after), 450+ birds
Best for: Murchison Falls spectacle, boat safaris, Rothschild’s giraffe, shoebill stork, Uganda circuit
Best time: June–September; December–February (dry seasons, boat safaris excellent year-round)
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