Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest national park, where the Victoria Nile forces through a narrow gorge to create one of the world's most powerful waterfalls.
About the Region
Murchison Falls National Park covers over 3,800 square kilometres in northwestern Uganda. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 43 metres through a gap just 7 metres wide — creating the dramatic Murchison Falls.
The northern bank offers classic savanna game drives with elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and large buffalo herds. Boat cruises upstream to the base of the falls are a park highlight, offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of waterbirds. The southern bank features dense forest with chimpanzee tracking opportunities in the Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi forests.
Highlights
- Murchison Falls
- Boat cruise to the falls
- Big game on northern bank
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo
- Nile Delta bird watching
Activities
Lodges in Murchison Falls National Park
30 lodgesBaker's Lodge
South Bank · Luxury · $$$$
A riverside lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a more exclusive and peaceful alternative to the busier northern bank lodges.
Nile Safari Lodge
South Bank · Luxury · $$$$
A luxury lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, featuring spacious suites with private viewing decks overlooking the river.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
North Bank · Luxury · $$$$
A luxury lodge on the north bank of Murchison Falls National Park, positioned inside the main game-viewing area with direct access to the savannah.
Paraa Safari Lodge
Paraa · Luxury · $$$$
A historic lodge on the banks of the Nile inside Murchison Falls National Park. The most established accommodation in the park with views over the river.
Chobe Safari Lodge
North Bank · Comfort · $$$
A large lodge on the northern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a wide range of room types from safari tents to a presidential cottage.
Fort Murchison Lodge
South Bank · Comfort · $$$
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls. Offers a convenient base for game drives and boat safaris.
Murchison River Lodge
South Bank · Comfort · $$$
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls National Park. Well suited for game drives and boat safaris on the river.
Sambiya River Lodge
South Bank · Comfort · $$$
A comfort lodge on the south bank of Murchison Falls National Park, set in natural surroundings near the park entrance.
Baraza Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Budongo Eco Lodge
Budongo · Mid-range · $$
An eco-friendly lodge in the Budongo Forest Reserve, well suited for chimpanzee trekking and forest birding. Located outside the main park area.
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
South Bank · Safari Camp · $$
A safari camp on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Tented accommodation in a natural bush setting.
Entikko Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Ggaba Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Giri and Laongo Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Heritage Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls National Park. A practical base for game drives and boat safaris.
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank of Murchison Falls, named after the historical Kabalega Falls. A practical base for park activities.
Khorof Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Lois Murchison Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Parkside Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls National Park. A straightforward option for safari visitors.
Twiga Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. A practical base for game drives and boat trips to the falls.
Vilakazi Safari Lodge
South Bank · Mid-range · $$
A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Anyadwe House
South Bank · Guesthouse · $
A guesthouse on the south bank near Murchison Falls. A simple, affordable overnight option for park visitors.
Kikonko Lodge
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Mama Washindi Lodge
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. An affordable option for visitors to the park.
Murchison Falls Bamboo Village
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget accommodation near Murchison Falls featuring bamboo-built structures. A simple, eco-conscious option for park visitors.
Murchison Treehouse
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget accommodation near Murchison Falls with a distinctive treehouse concept. An affordable option for park visitors.
Papa's Camp
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget camp on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Red Chilli Rest Camp Murchison
South Bank · Budget · $
A popular budget camp on the south bank of Murchison Falls National Park. Offers camping, dorms and basic bandas at affordable prices.
Shoebill Campsite
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget campsite on the south bank near Murchison Falls, named after the rare shoebill stork found in the region.
Yebo Safari Camp
South Bank · Budget · $
A budget safari camp on the south bank near Murchison Falls. An affordable option for park visitors.
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