Bird watching in Murchison falls national park
Bird watching in Murchison falls national park; Bird watching is one of the interesting activities that attracts big numbers of tourists to visit Murchison falls national park. Uganda is a home of over 1,085 bird species and Murchison falls national park harbors more than 451 recorded bird species which make it one of the top bird watching destinations in Uganda. Murchison falls national park is the largest national park located in north western part of Uganda and its known for harboring different bird species including water birds, Albertine rift endemic birds, migratory birds among others. Bird watching in Murchison falls national park can be done during the game drives, boat cruise, nature walks in Budongo forest and Kaniyo Pabidi forest among others.
Bird watching is best done early in the morning or in the evening with an experienced bird guide who will help you to spot different bird species including the prehistoric shoebill stork, black headed lapwing, secretary bird, Senegal thick knee, goliath heron, abdims stork, martial eagle, olive breasted greenbul, white thighed hornbill, yellow crested woodpecker, African fish eagle, yellow footed flycatcher, open billed stock, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black headed lapwing, grey crowned crane, African jacana, denhams bustard, palm nut culture, red throated bee-eater, malachite kingfisher, blue headed coucal, black headed gonolek, swamp flycatcher, white browed sparrow weaver, squacco heron, speckle fronted weaver, silverbird, long tailed nightjar, long toed plover, African darter, saddle billed stork, dusky crimsonwing, regal sunbird, standard winged nightjar among others.
Best time to go for bird watching in Murchison falls national park
Bird watching in Murchison falls national park can be done all year round though the best time is during the low/ wet season in the months of January to March and November to April. During the wet season the national park receives heavy rainfall therefore there will be plenty of food for the bird species hence bird lovers will be able to view variety of colorful and migratory bird species.
What to carry for your bird watching safari in Murchison falls national park
There are a number of items to carry for your bird watching safari in Murchison falls national park including a field guide book with information about different bird species, hiking shoes to keep your feet dry during hiking, a camera and extra batteries to take photos of birds, a pair of binoculars to help you have clear views of different bird species especially birds at a distance, Insect repellent to protect your body from biting insects, Energy snacks and drinking water to keep you hydrated, waterproof rain jacket to protect you from rainfall, Backpack to carry your birding items among others.
How to get to Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park is located in northwestern part of Uganda and can be accessed by road transport means whereby tourists will drive from Kampala or Entebbe through Luwero, Masindi to the park headquarters which takes about to 5 to 6 Hours’ drive in a 4WD safari vehicle.
Murchison falls national park can also be accessed by air transport means whereby tourists will book scheduled or charter domestic flights by Aerolink Uganda limited from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to Pakuba, Bugungu or Chobe airstrips.
Where to stay during your birdwatching safari in Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls National Park has a wide range of accommodation facilities where you can stay during your bird watching safari. The accommodations range from luxury, midrange, budget and campsites including Nile Safari lodge, Murchison River lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison Safari Lodge, Murchison Tree House, Paraa Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Geo Lodges Nile Safari Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge, Parkside Safari Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, Global Village Guest House, Kalalo Cottage Inn, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Red Chilli Rest Camp, Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas, Yebo Safari Camp, Sambiya Safari Lodge, Boomu women’s group Bandas, Amuka Safari Lodge, New Court View Hotel, Masindi Hotel among others.
Bird watching is an exciting activity in Murchison falls national park that can be combined with other interesting activities in Pian Upe wildlife reserve and Murchison falls national park including game drives, boat cruise, sport fishing, guided nature walks, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest, hot air balloon experience, cultural tours, mountain climbing among others. For more information about bird watching in Murchison falls national park, you can reach out to us at Achieve Global safaris or visit our website for affordable bird watching packages.
