Murchison Falls National Park is located 305km (190mi) north of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, taking about 4-5 hours’ drive by road, that’s why Murchison Falls flights are recommended to save time.
Murchison Falls is equipped with three airfields which serve the park on a daily basis. These are: Pakuba, Chobe and Bugundu airfields, accessible by chartered or scheduled flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield near Kampala.
On an international flight from abroad, you will arrive through Entebbe International Airport (EBB), which is just 46km (29mi) from the capital, Kampala. Your local tour operator will arrange an airport pickup for you and take care of all further transportation, as part of your safari package.
Domestic Murchison Falls Flights
There are daily flights arranged to different national parks within the country, including Murchison Falls National Park. These are handled by either Aerolink Uganda or BAR Aviation, but we can help you in making different bookings and arrangements as part of your tour package.
For air tickets, you can always book through us for quicker and easier arrangement. Your ticket shall be ready at the time of flight from either Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airstrip.
More about the National Park
Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) is the largest and oldest conservation area in Uganda that lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, in north-western Uganda. It is an exceptional place to see a variety of wildlife and enjoy a boat trip along the Nile.
The park is endowed with a good number of wildlife species and several attractions. These include over 76 mammal species with four members of the big five. Other species include bushbucks, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, Rothschild’s giraffes, duikers, Bohor reedbucks, oribis, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeests, and hyenas among others.
Murchison Falls National Park is the only national park in Uganda where all the ‘five big game’ can be spotted. That is, buffaloes, elephants, lions, and leopards – which are best seen in the northern section beyond the Victoria Nile.
Rhinos were sadly extinguished because of poaching but are now being bred again and rehabilitated in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
There are more than 450 bird species in Murchison Falls ranging from common to a variety of forest and water birds, making it a hot spot for birding safaris.
Other national parks in Uganda with highest concentration of wildlife in Uganda include Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is famous for the tree-climbing lions in the southern Ishasha section and a boat cruise along Kazinga channel that joins Lake George and Edward. Kidepo Valley National Park is also another suitable place for the best wildlife safaris in Uganda.