Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National Park is situated in the northern part of Uganda it is known for the dramatic fall of Murchison, the Nile runs through a small 7 meters slit in the rock forcefully forming an a roar sound and great fall into the plunge pool, it bisected into 2 by the Victoria Nile forming the northern and southern banks along which is life, plants and forests of Kaniyo Pabidi and Bugongo eco forest. There are quite a good number of things to do when you visit the Murchison Falls National Park, the Launch cruise is the highlight of any visit as seeing the magical fall and hiking to the top of it is a memorable experience.

A boat cruise to the bottom of the falls is one of the top popular things to do while in Murchison Falls National Park, it begins at the Paraa landing site and continues to the base of the falls, along which you will see many plants animals and birds of the park, example species include water bucks, hippos, Nile crocodiles, African fish eagles, the critically endangered shoe bill stock, piapiac, Abyssinian ground hornbill, warthogs, African skimmer to mention a few, the boat is operated in the morning beginning at 9:00 am and afternoon time at 2:00 pm, it takes 2 -3 hours while enjoying the angelic environment of th park, the side walled metamorphic rocks are npt to miss, witness the great fall of the water and return or depending on the water levels, one can choose to take a hike to the top of the falls through the trail, you will need to Consider a physical fitness when thinking of doing the walk. The boat cruise along the Nile is run by privately owned entities and the general boat from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Other Launch cruises include the boat cruise to the Lake Albert Delta, the east African sunset and sundowners are rated here, imagine viewing the sun go down while sipping the Nile on the Nile, it is magnificent and entirely not to miss, the boat tales 2-3 hours as well, it most recommended for birding guests as they will have great opportunities to see the vast selection of bird species, the goose ducks, African eagles, guinea fowls, pelicans, herons, among other species.

Besides the boat cruises in Murchison Falls National Park one can enjoy the game drives through the well-distributed game tracks of the park, these are conducted early in the morning in search of morning risers, the jungle is a busy time in the wilderness, enjoy the explicit beauty at exposure while in the national park, the 4×4 wheel car drives are open roofed and in position to give you the best photoshoot points, these are accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who best speaks English, or French or German depending on your communication with the tori operator organizing the safari, the afternoon game drive is done for more animals and because it is a calm time as well to find animal species, expect to see the African Buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, Roth child’s giraffes, warthogs, lions, leopards, oribi, Jackson hartebeest and many bird species in the conservation area.

Murchison Falls National Park can be visited throughout the year but is best during the dry seasons in December to February and June to September, the game tracks are much drier with easy access and water levels down for the best boat cruise experience.