Flying safari to Murchison Falls National Park.

Flying safari to Murchison Falls National Park: Situated in the Masindi district of northwest Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is the second largest and most popular protected area. Several mammal species, such as buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeest, duikers, hippos, oribi, primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, and more than 450 bird species, can be found in the national park, which was gazetted in 1952.

Aerolink Uganda and Bar Aviation are two of the several firms that offer daily scheduled and charter domestic flights to Murchison Falls National Park. Every day at approximately 12:00, scheduled flights to Murchison Falls National Park take off from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield, arriving at Pakuba, Chobe, or Bugungu Airstrips at approximately 13:00.

Additionally, visitors can fly to Murchison Falls National Park from Kasese Airstrip, Apoka Airstrip Kidepo, Kihihi Airstrip, and Kisoro Airstrip. A driving guide from All In Africa Safaris will meet you at the airport when you arrive at Murchison Falls National Park so you can be transferred to the lodge and begin your safari.

In addition to flying, you can drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Masindi and then to the park headquarters in a safari vehicle, which takes roughly six to seven hours. This is another way to get to Murchison Falls National Park. During your safari, you can participate in a variety of fascinating activities, like as

Things to do when visiting Murchison Falls National Park on a flying safari

Drives for games

One of the most well-liked activities in Murchison Falls National Park is the game drive, which allows you to go about the park in a cozy pop-up safari truck. In Murchison Falls National Park, game drives can be taken in the afternoon, at night to see nocturnal species, or very early in the morning when animals are more active. A variety of creatures, including buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, lions, leopards, Jackson’s hartebeest, giraffes, oribi, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, and hyenas, can be seen during the game drives.

Cruise by boat

Another fantastic activity you can do on your safari at Murchison Falls National Park is take a boat trip. The Nile delta boat cruise and the boat cruise to the base of the falls are the two different kinds of boat cruises offered at Murchison Falls National Park. Among other things, you can see water birds, animals along the shoreline, and hippos and Nile crocodiles in the water while on the boat ride.

Recreational fishing

Sport fishing is an exciting activity that is primarily done from the rocks on the banks of the Nile or from a boat down the stream at the base of the falls at Murchison Falls National Park. You will have the opportunity to catch a variety of fish throughout your sport fishing adventure, including catfish, tiger fish, and Nile perch.

Observing birds

One of Uganda’s top birding destinations, Murchison Falls National Park is home to more than 450 different species of birds, including endemic, savannah, and water birds. The elusive Shoebill Stork, African Jacana, Black-billed Barbet, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Black-headed Lapwing, Grey Crowned Crane, Red-throated Bee-eater, Squacco Heron, Secretary Bird, Giant Kingfisher, Palm-nut Vulture, Denham’s Bustard, Blue-headed Coucal, Malachite Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, Silver Bird, Martial Eagle, Long-toed Plover, and Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird are just a few of the many bird species you will see while bird watching in Murchison Falls National Park.

Trekking chimpanzees

The fascinating activity of chimpanzee trekking takes place in Budongo forest, and it begins at the park headquarters very early in the morning with a briefing on the expectations, rules, and regulations. Because chimpanzees tend to roam about in search of food, you will begin hiking in the forest after the briefing, which could take anywhere from two to five hours, depending on where the animals are.

You will be able to see other primate species, birds, and more while trekking. After you locate the chimpanzees, you will be able to spend an hour with them in their natural environment, where you can observe their behaviors, take pictures, record videos, and learn more about their habits.

Traveling to Murchison Falls National Park by air safari
When is the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park with Budongo Chimpanzees?

Although Murchison Falls National Park is open year-round, the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from June to September and December to February. This is because there is less or no rainfall during this time, which results in short vegetation and a large number of animals congregating near the water bodies to drink, which allows you to see a lot of animals up close. Chimpanzee trekking is made easier by the dry season, when hiking and trekking routes are dry and navigable.

The wet seasons of March through May and October through November are also good times to visit Murchison Falls National Park because they offer the best chances of seeing a variety of bird species.

Places to stay in Murchison Falls National Park while on safari

During your safari, you can stay at a variety of affordable, mid-range, and luxury lodging options in Murchison Falls National Park, such as the following: Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Murchison Falls Bamboo Village, Sambiya River Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Red Chilli Rest Camp, Parkside Safari Lodge, Tilenga Safari Lodge, Murchison Backpackers, Fort Murchison Lodge, Murchison Giraffe Camp, Ikorom Safari Lodge, Murchison Bush Lodge, Boomu Women’s Group Bandas, Geo Lodges Nile Safari Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge, Bar Lyec Safari Lodge, and others.

You can visit our website to reserve reasonably priced flying safari packages or get in touch with us at All In Africa Safaris for more information about flying safari to Murchison Falls National.