Murchison Falls (Kabalega) National Park

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About 304 km northwest of Kampala – The mighty Victoria Nile divides the park, culminating in the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the river crashes through a narrow gorge and drops 40 meters into the Rift Valley before forming the most powerful waterfall in the World.

Embark on Kazinga Channel Boat cruise-Biggest Concentration of Hippos in the World

Boat trips along the Nile glide past pods of hippos and basking crocodiles, leading to the western base of the falls.

Game drives across rolling grasslands reveal a rich variety of wildlife.

Forest walks in Budongo offer encounters with chimpanzees and rare bird species.

Wildlife Mammals in the park include Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, bohor reedbuck, and waterbuck.

Over 350 bird species including the rare shoebill stork, open-billed stork, African skimmer, red-throated bee-eater, and papyrus gonolek.

Budongo Forest

Located west of Masindi, Budongo is a remnant of the Congo Basin rainforest. Despite past logging, it remains a sanctuary for chimpanzees and a dazzling array of birdlife.

Kigezi Birding Club