Murchison National park

The story begins in 1862 when the two Europeans explorers James Grant and John Speke visited the park, they are considered the first Europeans to visit the place. The place was explored more thoroughly by Samuel and Florance Baker in 1863 till 1864 and named the park Murchison after the  " Roderick Murchison"  the president of the Royal Geographical Society. Then the British administration in 1952 founded the National Parks Act of Uganda and the park became the most visited park in Uganda during the 1960s and also one of the most popular parks in Africa. The park contained to be one of the largest homes for wildlife in Africa till the 1970s and the early 80s due to the civil war Uganda sank in. Unfortunately, it affected the wildlife badly and as shown in a 1995 census only 1.3 of elephants have survived, but thanks to the huge efforts of the government, the park now has gained its fame. 
 

The climate in Murchison Park is tropical, the temperatures there are regular throughout the year. During the daytime, the weather is somehow hot and the temperature is about 31°C/88°F but at night, it is cooling down at 18°C/64°F. There are two seasons; dry and wet. The dry season is from December till February, the weather is hot with an average temperature 18°C/64°F in the afternoon and it cools down at night at 18°C/64°F. The wet season is from March to November, rains start in March but the rainfall starts in April and May, the temperature is around 31°C/88°F during the daytime and at night the average is 20°C/68°F. Surprisingly, there is a drier period during June and July but rain is still predicted. The wettest months are from August till November, and the peak is in October, the rain is not every day but when it does, it tends to be superabundant storms

The scenery in Murchison National park is peerless starting from the forests, the savannah plains, the swamps, the outstanding wildlife and to the superb falls of the Victoria Nile. The park hosts a lot of rare species like the sausage trees, butterflies, the whistling acacia, bird species, and many more. Moreover, the largest population of crocodiles and mammals in Uganda exist in Murchison National Park reserve, it contains many various animals such as buffaloes, hippos, buffaloes, buffaloes, oribis, grey duiker, chimpanzees, warthogs, leopard, hyena, patas monkey, and Uganda kob. In addition to the Victoria Nile which is the home for hippo and crocodile, and the park is also famous for Patas monkeys as they are only found here. 

You can visit Murchison Falls National Park at any time of the year but the perfect time is during the dry season from December till February as you can easily watch and the animals and birds gathering around the water bodies and the river, and you can view animals hide in the little undergrowth trees and plants. The hiking trips are also easy as the chimp trekking trails are dry. However, the high season is from June to September and most of the tourists choose this time because of the cool weather and the rain will not obstruct them from exploring the park. 

Wildlife Viewing Game Drives:
One of the highlights for most travelers is Safari drives as they have the chance to see animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, and leopard more closely in a very short time.

Nile boat Safari:

One of the best experiences to try in Murchison Park is the Nile boat trip, if you would like to watch the crocodiles, hippos, and sone birds, so the boat trip from Paraa to Murchison falls is surely recommended, it starts at 9 am and 2 pm and it takes three hours. But if you a bird-watching lover, so the boat trip to Lake Albert is certainly the perfect choice.  

Hot Air Balloon:

To those who seek a once in a lifetime adventure and the honeymooners, Hot-Air Balloon is perfect. Imagine viewing the eye-catching landscape and the rare animals from above, it is surely an unforgettable experience. There are two times for the balloon; at sunrise and sunset.  

Chimpanzee Trekking:

The best time for this activity is from May to August as the chance of watching the chimps is 90%. It is quite hard to view them from November till January.

Bird Watching:

You will have the chance to see a lot of rare birds as Murchison park contains more than 451 species such as the Goliath Heron, Blue-headed Coucal, Swamp Flycatcher, Red-throated Bee-eaters, and many more. This activity can be done all year but the best time is during the dry season.

Boomu Women’s Group

The perfect place to know more about the customs, culture, rural life, cooking, and basket weaving by an amazing group from Kigaragara and Kihaguzi.

• Paraa 
• The Nile
• Budongo Forest
• Karuma Falls
• Kaniyo Pabidi
• Rabongo Forest
• Mining and Salt Processing
• Hot Springs
• Buligi Area

1. Follow the rules established by the authorities 
2. Do not throw any trash especially plastic materials 
3. Do not feed the animals
4. Never harass or provoke any animal while taking photos for your own safety