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Murchison Falls National Park is a stunning protected area located in northwestern Uganda, at the convergence of the Nile River and the Murchison Falls. Covering an area of about 3,893 square kilometres, the park is renowned for its dramatic waterfall, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge, plunging 43 meters to create a breathtaking spectacle. The park was established in 1952 and is Uganda’s largest national park, offering a diverse ecosystem, from savannahs and wetlands to tropical rainforests.
Murchison Falls is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos, as well as over 450 bird species. Visitors can enjoy boat cruises on the Nile, game drives, and nature walks, making it a top destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant population and breathtaking scenery!Â
Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha Town. The park covers an area of 330 sq km / 125 sq mile including a lake surface of 230 sq km / 89 sq miles
Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants, so many giraffes; zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, and warthogs, the less-known shy Kik’s dik dik as well as the Klipspringer that dwell along the ramps of the escarpment. Leopards are hosted within the scattered forests and escarpment, while the healthy population of lions that are widely known for their unique tree climbing capability. In addition, you will not fail to notice the very large number of baboons in this park which can live in sizeable troops of up to 200 members.
There are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored and a number of activities such as bird watching, game drives, visit maasai bombas.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
The Best Time to Visit Murchison Falls National Park is during the dry season, from December to February and June to September. During these months, wildlife is easier to spot as animals gather around water sources, and vegetation is thinner. This period is also ideal for boat cruises and game drives.
However, the wet season (March to May and October to November) offers a more vibrant landscape with lush greenery and fewer tourists, making it great for birdwatching, particularly for those looking to observe migratory species.
highlights
- Murchison Falls: The park’s main attraction, where the Nile River crashes through a narrow gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls, offering fantastic photo opportunities.
- Game Drives: Murchison Falls offers excellent game viewing, with chances to see the Big Five (except the rhino), especially in the northern sector of the park.
- Boat Cruise on the Nile: A boat trip offers close-up views of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants, along the riverbanks.
- Kaniyo Pabidi Forest: Known for chimpanzee trekking, this rainforest area allows visitors to track and observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
- Birdwatching: With over 450 species, Murchison Falls is a birdwatcher’s paradise, especially along the Nile, where you can spot species like the shoebill stork.
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