December to February (Easier to spot animals)
June to September (The peak time for gorilla trekking)
Elephants, Giraffe, Hippos, Buffalo
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda and was established by the then British Administration of Uganda in 1952. The falls were named after the president of the Royal Geographical Society at the time, Roderick Murchison.
Murchison Falls National Park covers just over 1,500 sq mi, or roughly 3,900 sq km, and is bisected by the Victoria Nile. Murchison Falls is the result of water from the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before quickly dropping 141 ft, or 43 meters.
History and Wildlife of Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls were first visited by European explorers in 1862. Two years later a larger group led by Samuel and Florence Baker returned to conduct a comprehensive survey of the area. They are the ones who bestowed Murchison’s name on the falls.
In 1910 the first part of what would become Murchison Falls National Park was set aside and christened the Bunyoro Game Reserve. In 1928 the reserve was extended northward across the Nile establishing boundaries that were roughly equivalent to those of the modern park.
The area has long fascinated geologists, palaeontologists, naturalists and conservationists due to its often dramatic landscape, its location atop the East African Rift and its menagerie of wildlife including elephants, hippos, lions, African buffalo and the largest concentration of Nile crocodiles in all of Africa.
The landscape of the park is varied and compelling with mountain forests, broad savannah, high plains and countless tiny and not so tiny estuaries of the Nile rubbing elbows with one another. The park affords one of the best opportunities in Africa to view wildlife not just from 4-wheel drive safari vehicles but by boat as well.
The climate in Murchison Falls National Park is tropical and hot. Temperatures are quite uniform throughout the year. Daytime temperatures of around 31°C/88°F are common, with it cooling down at night to around 18°C/64°F.
General weather summary in April
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, muggy
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
54%
Amount
143 mm
Wind speed
13.2 kph
Humidity
75%
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in May
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.2 hours
Chance of rain
62%
Amount
131 mm
Wind speed
13.2 kph
Humidity
82%
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
6:55 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in June
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.2 hours
Chance of rain
41%
Amount
89 mm
Wind speed
13.1 kph
Humidity
75%
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in July
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.2 hours
Chance of rain
33%
Amount
89 mm
Wind speed
13.3 kph
Humidity
71%
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in August
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.2 hours
Chance of rain
45%
Amount
141 mm
Wind speed
11.8 kph
Humidity
73%
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in September
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
54%
Amount
140 mm
Wind speed
10.9 kph
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
6:51 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in October
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
68%
Amount
152 mm
Wind speed
11.2 kph
Humidity
80%
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in November
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.0 hours
Chance of rain
51%
Amount
109 mm
Wind speed
12.6 kph
Humidity
78%
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in December
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, sticky
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.0 hours
Chance of rain
18%
Amount
39 mm
Wind speed
15.3 kph
Humidity
63%
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in January
Feel like
Very warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.0 hours
Chance of rain
8%
Amount
23 mm
Wind speed
16.6 kph
Humidity
49%
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:02 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in February
Feel like
Very warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
19%
Amount
39 MM
Wind speed
16.5 kph
Humidity
50%
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in March
Feel like
Very warm, sticky
What to wear
Light cloths: t-shirts and pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
41%
Amount
88 mm
Wind speed
14.5 kph
Humidity
62%
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
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Things to do in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls is a beautiful national park located in northern Uganda, and it is home to many exciting attractions.
Some of the most popular things to do in Murchison Falls include hiking through the lush forests and along the winding riverbanks, camping under the starry sky, and spotting wildlife like elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and rhinos. Additionally, visitors can marvel at the spectacular waterfalls of Murchison Falls themselves, which tumble over a narrow gorge before finally hitting the calm waters of Lake Albert below.
Whether you are seeking an adventurous outdoor experience or simply want to enjoy some time relaxing amid stunning natural beauty, Murchison Falls National Park has something for everyone.
So if you are looking to explore one of Uganda’s top tourist destinations, be sure to add Murchison Falls to your itinerary!
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