Wildlife at Murchison Falls National Park
9 wildlife species confirmed at Murchison Falls National Park by Huko Safaris' own guides, each with its own page covering where and when to see it.
- Species Confirmed
- 9
- Best Time to Visit
- Dec - Feb, Jun - Sep
5.0average traveler rating
Local expert: Enoch
African Bush Elephant
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
African Cape Buffalo
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
Shoebill Stork
Murchison Falls National Park
Scarce
African Lion
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
Defassa Waterbuck
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
Leopard
Murchison Falls National Park
Scarce
Rothschild's Giraffe
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
Common Warthog
Murchison Falls National Park
Common
Olive Baboon
Murchison Falls National Park
CommonFrom our team
You haven't truly experienced Murchison until you take the Nile boat cruise toward the Devil’s Cauldron. As you get close, the boat deck literally starts vibrating under your feet, the roar of the water drowns out the engine, and you see a permanent mist bow at the falls: pure adrenaline! My tip: always do the hike to the top of the falls at sunset. It is spectacular under the golden Ugandan sky. Wishing you a fun stay!
— Enoch, Huko Safaris