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This is Uganda’s largest protected area situated north
of Masindi District and spanning the Victoria Nile. The park
is named after the dramatic Murchison falls, where the River
Nile explodes violently through a narrow 7m gap to fall a
distance of 47m. The River Nile is the world’s longest
river which cuts a grove through the Murchison Falls National
park. The
park covers an area of 3840 square kilometres with a variety
of vegetation raging from riparian forests, swamp, to broad
savannah.
Wildlife
The parks wildlife species attractions includes Rothchild's
giraffes, Lions, Buffalos, Uganda Kob, Elephant, Warthogs
and an abundance of birds. These provide opportunity for
ecellent game drive viewing. The main game viewing area
is the peninsular between the Victoria and Albert Nile on
the north bank of the river.
Budongo
Forest
This forest administered by the National Forestry Authority
is to be part found within the parks protected area and
is habitat to chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons and some very
special forest bird species. Chimpanzee tracking, bird watching
and nature walks are all popular activities that can be
undertaken at the Kanyio Pabidi Ecotourism centre close
to the main entrance Kichumbanyumbo gate when approaching
from Masindi.
The Victoria Nile
One of the most exciting activities at Murchison Falls is
a 14km launch trip from Paraa to the base of the falls and
back. Many water bird species, hippo, and crocodiles can
all be viewed from the launch trip.
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