The Best 3 Ways Of Getting To Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest national park established as early as 1952 by the British protectorate government covering up to 3893 km across 4 districts namely Nwoya, Bulisa, Kiryandongo, and Masindi with the latter being the closest to the park. Along with the adjacent Bundongo forest, the national park is home to 144 mammal species and up to 556 bird species plus 51 reptiles and amphibians making it a haven for any wildlife enthusiast.
The Murchison Falls is the star attraction which you can get close to on a launch trip, driving or hiking to the falls top and that’s not all, there is plenty of things to do including game drives, bird watching, launch cruise to the bottom of falls, nature walks, primate tracking and community visits.
Are you planning to visit Uganda for the Murchison Falls safari adventure but still wondering how you will get there? we at 4×4 Car Rental Uganda are proud to present to you 3 of the best ways you can get to the park easily.
1- Rent A 4×4 Car– The safest and most comfortable way of getting to Murchison Falls Park is by renting a private car for self drive or with a driver-guide. There are various Uganda car rental companies ready to offer you various 4×4 cars for hire at different rates meaning you can’t fail to get a car that fits your budget and personal needs. Some of the best 4×4 cars to hire for safari to Murchison Falls Park include the safari land cruiser, Land cruiser Prado, Rav4, safari van and rooftop tent land cruiser among others readily available to give you a smooth ride to Uganda’s most popular park.
2- Charter flight– One of the fastest but most expensive ways of getting to Murchison Falls National Park is by booking a domestic flight from Entebbe Airport and back. Murchison Falls Park is home to 3 operating air trips namely Pakuba, Chobe & Bugungu where you are dropped off and wait for the safari lodge shuttle or agency driver to pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. AeroLink is by far the most popular domestic flight agency at the airport transferring visitors from Entebbe to the park in just one hour and you can easily book your flight online directly with them or through a car rental or tour operator agency.,
3- Book a UWA bus– Another safe way to get to Murchison Falls Park is by booking a seat on the UWA buses which were launched a few years back to offer cheap private tours for both locals and foreigners who can t afford the pre-packaged safaris offered by tour operators. The 50-seater buses are stationed at the UWA offices parking at the museum where you will be picked up and driven to the park and then returned in the evening after the tour.
So if you are planning a safari to Murchison Falls National Park and wondering how to get there, the above 3 ways offer the safest and most comfortable road trip to Uganda’s latest and oldest national park. To book a rental car in Uganda today, simply get in touch with us by sending an email to booking@4x4carrentaluganda.co.ug or call / whatsapp on +256760982036 to talk or chat with our reservations personnel.
