The Uganda wildlife campsite is situated in the southern sector of Murchison falls national park on top of the magnificent falls overlooking scenic park. The staffs at the campsite are very welcoming making you feel at home.
Accommodation at Uganda Wildlife campsite bandas is provided in self contained bandas an ideal option for budget travellers at affordable price. There is also a a camping ground but those interested in camping should come with their own camping equipments, a campfire is always set up every evening and there’s story telling by a well experienced guide.
You can carry your own cooking utensils to the campsite and use their kitchen or you can enjoy yummy continental dishes prepared by experienced chefs at the campsite. A variety of drinks can also be served at the campsite. The self contained bandas are well furnished with comfortable beds and toiletries.
The Uganda wildlife campsite is a good budget lodge in Murchison Falls National Park.
Game drives
Taking Uganda safaris game drives is a common activity done at Murchison falls national park, you can hire a vehicle from Uganda wildlife authority with a guide to explore the stunning national park. Some of the common wildlife you can spot include; elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, hippos, warthogs, water bucks, antelopes and many others.
Boat cruise
Taking a boat to the stunning Murchison falls also known as the devils cauldron is what you should not miss while at Murchison falls. The mighty river Nile bisects the park forcing itself through a narrow gorge on the rift escarpment forming the scenic powerful waterfalls. You can also hike to the top of the falls. The boat cruise normally takes 2 to 3 hours; you will be able to see several wildlife like elephants quenching thirst at the river banks and a lot of water birds chattering in the air.
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee trekking at Murchison falls can be done at Kaniyo pabidi and Budongo forests. Chimpanzees are human close relatives sharing about 98 percent DNA with humans. Having an encounter with these apes can be one of your life’s memorable experiences.
There are more other activities that you can engage in while at Murchison falls like Bird watching, cultural encounters, sport fishing, nature guided walks, balloon safari and so much more.
How to get there
Murchison falls national park is located about 300 kilometres from Kampala. You can reach the park in 4-5 hours drive. There are also standard chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield flying to Chobe or Pakuba airstrip in the park.
