Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, established in 1952. It is famous for the powerful Murchison Falls, where the River Nile forces itself through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging into a strong waterfall.
The park was first explored in 1864 by Sir Samuel Baker, who named the falls after Sir Roderick Murchison. It later became a protected area during the colonial period and was officially gazetted as a national park in 1952.
The park is sometimes referred to as Kabalega National Park, a proposed name used to honor Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro, although this is not an official name.
The River Nile flows through the park, supporting rich wildlife and scenic landscapes.
The park is also known for the Big 4 animals:
These iconic species make Murchison Falls one of Uganda’s best safari destinations for game drives and wildlife viewing.