Murchison falls National Park is the biggest park in Uganda. Located along Gulu Highway, the park is just half day drive from Kampala/Entebbe. Car hires with rooftop tent are possible to this magnificent park which has a lot of diversity of species. Some of these wonders include, wild animals like the big five, Murchison falls, River Nile, Community encounter, birding, and many more.
Hiring a car with rooftop tent has become a favorite way of travel in Uganda. This is due to increased development of infrastructures. Since Murchison falls National Park is a safe destination in Uganda, Visitors with Rooftop tent car find it easy to explore this park.
Activities which can be explored by visitors with rooftop tent car in Murchison Falls National Park.
Game drives: The park has many wild animals which can be seen in the game drive, some of them include, lions, Elephants, Leopards, Hynas, Buffaloes, antelopes and many more. Drive on the different trails in the park while discovering the hidden game and shy animals. Visitors are advised to always give animals right of way in the park when driving.
Boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. This is another exciting activity in Murchison falls National Park. The falls are found on River Nile which passes through the park. Its where the park derived its name. Visitors on car hire basis, pay for boat cruises to the bottom of the falls, they enjoy the powerful falls with that roaring noise of water. There are many bird species around the cliff along the river. Hippos are many and also the basking crocodiles.
Birding: In Murchison falls National is an important birding area. The park has over 451 species of birds. Enjoy them around the park, with the birding guide who will help you identify many bird species.
Fishing: This activity is also done in Murchison falls National Park. Visitors are supposed to come with their fishing equipment. It is so exciting to fish catch a very big tilapia or any other type of fish in Murchison.
Community Encounter: visitors on car hire basis can spare some time with the local community surrounding the park, there is Boomu women group who perform many cultural activities and other groups.
Chimpanzee Tracking: This activity is done Budongo forest Near Murchison falls National Park. They are close relatives of humans and enjoying them in their natural environment is unforgettable experience.
Where to camp in Murchison falls National Park
Red chill hide away
This is located in Murchison falls national and offers clients with budget accommodations, there is a camping ground for visitors who come with their tents. Red chill fits in the budget of visitors with rooftop tent. For camping visitors, there are good toilets, security, kitchen and many more.
Murchison Giraffe centre
This is a budget accommodation in Murchison falls National Park with fine camping site with security accommodating up to 100 campers. Immerge yourself in nature and count stars. Nothing good like feeling the natural breathe day and night.
Murchison River Lodge.
The campsite at Murchison River lodge is well organized in nature, a visitor can easily pitch a tent or car with rooftop tent. Facilities at the campsite include. Fire pit, Fire wood, clean shower & toilet block, Vehicle parking, Campsite bar. Complimentary campsite bar WIFI.
Murchison back packers:
This eco hostel provides budget accommodation to visitors. Camping site is available catering for visitors on camping safaris with pitching tents or rooftop tents.
