MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK, UGANDA



Located on the River Nile, the magnificent Murchison falls are one of the greatest sites to visit in Uganda. History has it that the twin falls initially were one until they were split in the last century. The most commonly known Kabalega falls lies on the right side, pouring into the R. Nile.
The adventure begins as one enters the game park. A inviting sign post welcomes you to Murchison Falls National Park promising an experience of a lifetime.
Although worn down, one becomes instantly excited at the site of this sign post. It is evident that the Murchison Falls National Park has been open to visitors for a long time.

The journey commences as early as 7am with a game drive into the park. There is a wide array of wild animals of all sorts of sizes including giraffes, warthogs, kobs, hippopotamuses, elephants and buffalos. Our group missed the lions seeing that they retreated into their hiding place.




Observing wild animals in their natural habitat makes one reflect on how the Garden of Eden would have been. How breathtaking is God's creation.

The game ride was followed by a boat cruise upstream on the Nile to the bottom of Murchison falls.


At the bottom, one can view the strength of the Murchison falls as the waters crush from above. Awaiting us is an upward hike to discover what lies on top.
 At the top, one stands in owe as R. Nile forces its way through a narrow gap to form these beautiful falls.

A rainbow welcomes us to our final destination, on top of Murchison falls.


I stand feeling accomplished after hiking up these enchanting falls.


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