ENROUTE ACTIVITIES TO MURCHISON FALLS N/P

ENROUTE ACTIVITIES TO MURCHISON FALLS N/P

From the beautiful landscape of a world c lass scenic viewing, to the vast wilderness, there is no better sprawling destination in Uganda like Murchison falls national park.

A park that furnishes the best sightseeing opportunities of the world’s most powerful waterfall; Murchison falls on the Victoria Nile. A park that offers a variety of trips, whether a honey moon or intimate experience, adventure, birding, game viewing or anything, it is one place where travelers cannot fail to do a thing.

Covering a total land area of about 3893 square kilometers, Murchison falls national park is located on the shores of Lake Albert in northwestern Uganda. Almost all travelers on Uganda safaris head to this park for its awesome game drive safaris and launch cruises on Africa’s longest river, the Nile River.

However, remember that the awesomeness of a destination is not determined in the experience at the exact place, but rather the enroute destinations and activities that make the trip so interesting. And on your way to see the lions, buffaloes, elephants, primates, hyenas, Uganda kobs, warthogs and many other mammal species summing up to 70 species, you can always consider the different enroutes mentioned below.

Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. For remarkable rhino tracking experiences, this is the exact place. It is added on almost all safaris to Murchison falls national park. Located in Nakasongola district, this is the only place where rhinos can be found in Uganda. The sanctuary covers a total space area of about 70 square kilometers, harboring 12 rhinos recently that are simply perfect for rhino trekking. Apart from rhino tracking, the sanctuary is also a perfect destination for shoebill trekking, nature walks, birding plus so many others.

Karuma falls. On the Victoria Nile, lies the beautiful roaring waterfalls, probably one of the most impressive and leading tourist attractions on a Uganda safari to Murchison falls national park. Its strategic geographic position on the eastern boarder of Murchison falls national park, views of these sprawling falls are a guarantee to every tourist to this famous park. The name Karuma was locally derived from a notion that a great spirit called Karuma staged the stones which break the river to form those strong rapids. Though a dam is now being constructed here, it is still a beautiful sight to behold.

Masindi town. This is the most convenient destination for lunch stops on any safari journey to Murchison falls national park. Even if the town is not so active, it has excellent places for tasty foods, both local and international food. It has nice stores and supermarkets where travelers can easily pick a bottle of water, a first aid tablet or anything they might have forgotten to pack for the safari to Murchison falls national park.

One other activity that is usually underrated are the beautiful sceneries along the road. A journey to Murchison falls national park furnishes superb scenic views of the savanna grasslands tinted brown, grazing cattle of the local people, small markets stalls displaying fresh fruits from the garden. Note that purchasing these, one is directly supporting the local community and changing the livelihoods of the local people. So on any trip to Murchison falls national park, endeavor to buys a thing.

Have never known of a tourist whose desire was to explore Murchison falls national park, and beat all these stops and ever regretted. Book a comfortable and fun filled safari in Uganda to Murchison falls national park now for experiences never imagined before. This is Uganda, a destination that fulfills all your trip desires beyond your expectations. Book with us now at www.loveugandasafaris.com.