The falls

Murchison Falls National Park safaris

The Nile forces itself through a seven-metre gap in the rocks, making it the world’s most powerful waterfall at that point. Boat safaris below the falls show hippo, croc and elephant from the water.

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Best: Dec–Feb, Jun–Aug · 4 hrs from Kampala

Visiting Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls is Uganda's largest national park. Here the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before flowing on to Lake Albert, and the river divides open savannah to the north from woodland to the south.

What to see

Game drives on the northern bank find elephant, giraffe, buffalo, Uganda kob and lion. A boat trip up the Nile toward the falls passes hippo, crocodile and abundant birdlife, and the delta near Lake Albert is one of the best places to look for the shoebill. A walk to the top of the falls shows the full force of the river.

When to go

The drier months, roughly December to February and June to September, give the best game viewing, though the park is rewarding all year.

Getting there

The park is several hours by road from Kampala or Entebbe, often with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way, or a short scheduled flight.

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3-Day Luxury Murchison Falls Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights

$2,090 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

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Entry requirements: Kenya eTA and Tanzania inbound insurance

Kenya. Most visitors, including children, need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before they fly. Citizens of most African countries and some other travellers are exempt; the official site has the list. Apply only on the official site as soon as your flights are confirmed. Standard processing is normally about three working days but can take longer and approval is not guaranteed, so allow at least a week; an expedited option is available at extra cost.

Tanzania and Zanzibar. Since 1 October 2026 foreign visitors must hold the government inbound travel insurance (USD 44 per adult, valid up to 92 days), bought from NIC if you first arrive on the mainland or from ZIC if you first arrive in Zanzibar. One policy covers the whole country, and your own travel insurance does not replace it. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt on the mainland. A visa or e-visa is still required for most nationalities.

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Guidance checked against the official sites on 29 October 2026. Entry rules change; confirm on the official sites before you travel.

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