Getting to Murchison Falls Uganda,Vacation Ideas, Travel and Safari Trip Africa
March 4, 2008
In the middle of the park, there is a road crossed by the river at Paraa. This can take you
5 hours away from Kampala, 305km, while Paraa is 85km from Masindi town.
Another route is in Budongo Forest for 135km. This route can be of benefit since you can enjoy views across the Rift valley escarpment above Butiaba. You also approach Paraa via Chobe gate through the North near Tangi gate and Karuma Falls.
With the exception of 13:00. There is a vehicle that crosses the Nile at Paraa.
The Ferry operates daily between 7:00 and 19:00.
Charter flights can also be arranged and they can land South of Bugungu and Pakuba, North of the Nile, 13km and 19km from Paraa respectively.
Accommodation:
The park provides Campsites on top of the Falls on Delta Point and Rabongo Forest.
These sites offer shower facilities and pit latrines.
Camp sites are also available, which include; Kaniyo, Pabidi camp, Red Chilli Rest Camp as well as Budget by Nile Safari camp, Paraa Safari Lodges, and Sambiya River.
While in Masindi, the Masindi Hotel and the Court View Hotels are also part of accommodation in the park.
Fauna and Flora:
The park is surrounded by savanna, river, tropical forest and woodland.
The park is also home to 450 different bird species, 76 different mammal species which include Leopards, Elephants, Lions, Uganda kob, Warthog, Oribi, Cape buffalo, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Hippopotamus and Rothschild’s giraffe.
These animals spend most of their time along the Nile corridor for water.
Kaniyo Pabidi is also a home to 360 different bird species and chimpanzees.
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