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Falls boat cruises
The thunderous Murchison Falls
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Murchison Falls
Powerful waterfalls, Nile boat journeys and broad savannah rich in wildlife.
Plan Your Murchison Falls JourneyCountryUganda
Best timeDecember – February
Recommended stay3 nights
GatewayEntebbe / Pakuba Airstrip
Ideal forWaterfalls · Wildlife · Nile journeys
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Powerful waterfalls, Nile boat journeys and broad savannah rich in wildlife.
Murchison Falls,
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Powerful waterfalls, Nile boat journeys and broad savannah rich in wildlife.At Murchison Falls, the Nile is forced through a narrow rock cleft before surging toward Lake Albert. Game drives explore palm-dotted plains north of the river, while boat journeys reveal hippos, crocodiles, elephants and prolific waterside birdlife.
We match the right camp, guide and pace to the season, then connect your stay smoothly with the rest of Uganda.
- Country
- Uganda
- Best time
- December – February
- Ideal for
- Waterfalls · Wildlife · Nile journeys
Signature Experiences
Each day is shaped around the landscape, wildlife and character that make Murchison Falls distinct.
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Northern-bank game drives
Nile launch cruises
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Top-of-the-falls walks
Rothschild's giraffe
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Delta birding trips
Shoebill and river birdlife
Why Travel Here
What Makes Murchison Falls Special
Powerful waterfalls, Nile boat journeys and broad savannah rich in wildlife. We will design your time here around the encounters that matter most to you.
Start planning- 01The thunderous Murchison Falls
- 02Nile launch cruises
- 03Rothschild's giraffe
- 04Shoebill and river birdlife
Seasons in Murchison Falls
These are useful regional patterns. Conditions vary each year, so we will advise on timing for the wildlife, activities and atmosphere you want.
Drier Months
Comfortable trekking conditions and excellent primate and wildlife viewing.
Short Dry Season
Another rewarding window for forest trekking and classic safari regions.
Green Season
Rainier trails, rich forest colour and superb birding with fewer visitors.
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