Murchison falls national park is the oldest conservation area in Uganda way back from 1926 when it was gazetted as Bunyoro and Gulu wildlife reserve. In 1952,it was upgraded to a national park. The locally known kabalega national park is the biggest national park in Uganda covering a distance of 3840 square kilo meters. The park is home to the great Murchison falls ''the most powerful falls in the world''. Here, the victoria nile is forced through a narrow 8 meter wide gorge, before plunging 45 meters into ''the devil's cauldron'' sending up a thunderous roar and a permanent rainbow mist. This natural wonder marks the final act in an 80km stretch of rapids, after which the river calms into a broad, tranquil flow as it meanders towards lake Albert. This stretch of the river from the falls to lake Albert is one of the greatest Uganda's wildlife viewing spot, attracting animals like elephants, giraffes and buffaloes to the river banks while hippos, nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are ever present residents.
Murchison falls national park is home to 144 mammal species, 556 bird species, 51 reptiles, and 51 amphibians. The northern sector of the park is characterized by open savanna, palms, and acacia woodlands while the southern sector is dominated by woodland and forest patches that offer a diverse habitat for wildlife . In 1951, the legendary hollywood film '' The African Queen'' starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn was filmed on the lake Albert and the nile river in murchison falls. The film settings highlighted the beauty of the region, bringing global attention to Uganda's wilderness. Murchison falls is a place of raw beauty, untamed wildlife, unforgettable boat cruises and stunning landscapes. This park offers a truly immersive wild safari experience.