The Majestic Murchison Falls: Nature’s Power Unleashed

Getting There

• Car

  From Kampala, take the Bombo Road (A-109) heading north. Continue for about 70 kilometers until you reach the junction with the Masindi Road (A-109). Turn left onto the Masindi Road and follow it for approximately 85 kilometers. You will pass through the towns of Bombo and Masindi. Once you reach Masindi, follow the signs to Murchison Falls National Park. The entrance is about 15 kilometers from Masindi town. Pay the park entrance fee, which is approximately UGX 40,000 for foreign non-residents, and continue driving to the falls. You will find Murchison Falls at coordinates 2.2784825, 31.6854957.

• Public Transport (Matatu)

  From Kampala, head to the Kisenyi Bus Terminal to catch a matatu (shared taxi) heading to Masindi. The fare is around UGX 15,000 to UGX 20,000. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours. Once in Masindi, you can hire a boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) or a taxi to take you to the Murchison Falls National Park entrance, which is about 15 kilometers away. Ensure to negotiate the fare beforehand; it should be around UGX 10,000 to UGX 15,000. Upon entering the park, you will need to pay the entrance fee of approximately UGX 40,000 for foreign non-residents.

• Private Shuttle

  Many travel agencies in Kampala offer private shuttle services to Murchison Falls. You can book a shuttle that will pick you up from your hotel or a designated location in Kampala. The cost for a private shuttle typically ranges from UGX 150,000 to UGX 200,000 per person, depending on the number of passengers and the type of service. The shuttle will take you directly to the park entrance, where you will also need to pay the park entrance fee of approximately UGX 40,000 for foreign non-residents.