Uganda · national park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1954, covering 3,893 km² (1,503 sq mi). It is the largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 3,893 km²
- Established
- 1954
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ULU · 74 km
Nearest airports to Murchison Falls National Park
- 1 ULU74 kmstraight line
- 2 RUA142 kmstraight line
- 3 SRT199 kmstraight line
More about Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 3,893 km² (389,300 ha) — about 2.5 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Uganda (38.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1954, 72 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Murchison Falls National Park
The closest airport is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 74 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Arua Airport (RUA, 142 km). Other national parks within reach include Nimule National Park (410 km²), Semuliki National Park (220 km²), Kibale National Park (776 km²) and Kidepo Valley National Park (1,399 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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