How to Get to Murchison Falls

July 19, 2026

How to Get to Murchison Falls National Park from Kampala

Murchison Falls National Park is easily accessible from Kampala by road through the Kampala–Masindi route.

Recommended Route:
Kampala → Luweero → Kafu → Masindi → Kichumbanyobo Gate → Budongo Forest → Murchison Falls National Park

The journey covers approximately 305 km and takes about 5–6 hours. After reaching Masindi, visitors enter the park through Kichumbanyobo Gate, then continue through the beautiful Budongo Forest before reaching the park’s main attractions, including the Top of the Falls, Paraa area, Nile boat cruise point, and wildlife viewing tracks.

For the most convenient, flexible, and reliable safari experience, travellers can choose Eshande Safaris, a trusted Ugandan tour and travel company based in Masindi Eshande Safaris provides comfortable safari transport, professional driver-guides, airport and hotel pickups, and tailor-made trips to Murchison Falls National Park and other top destinations across Uganda.

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