Wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park – Animals in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s oldest and largest safari park. This safari park was first founded as a wildlife reserve in 1926. Murchison Falls National Park attracts people from various regions of the globe to witness over 144 species of mammals and 451 species of birds. Wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park can be spotted during safaris through various regions of the park. For those interested in witnessing the big game, this safari park offers opportunities to spot the African Big Five animals when combined with a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park is spectacular to watch as you will come across several species like African elephant, African buffalo, African lion, African leopard, Nile crocodile, Rothschild’s giraffe, African hippopotamus, Ugandan kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, Olive baboon,  Vervet monkey, Chimpanzee, Warthog, Nile monitor lizard, Oribi, Bushbuck, Defassa waterbuck, Patas monkey, Colobus monkey, and Rock hyrax among others.

Lion in Murchison Falls National Park

The National Park is one of the places with a great number of African elephants – guaranteeing sightings all year round. The aerial survey noted over 900 individuals and 1,330 and is at an increase. Historically Giraffes exclusively inhabit the northern sector of the park. Buffalo populations have spiked to over 10,000 while Uganda kobs have leaped to more than 35,000. Wildlife safaris here are truly rewarding!

Primates in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is a great destination for primate safaris, offering opportunities to see a variety of primates in their natural habitat. Here is a number of primate species that you will see in the park

1. Chimpanzees: Murchison Falls National Park is home to a population of around 600 chimpanzees. Visitors can go on chimpanzee tracking or trekking tours to observe these intelligent creatures. Chimpanzee trekking is a major highlight of safaris in Murchison Falls National Park. You will enjoy trekking chimpanzees in the Budongo section of the park.

2. Baboons: There are several species of baboons in the park, including olive baboons and yellow baboons. These sociable primates can often be spotted near the river banks and in open grasslands.

3. Vervet monkeys: These agile and playful monkeys are commonly found in Murchison Falls National Park. They are known for their distinctive blue faces and can be seen swinging through the trees.

4. Patas monkeys: Known for their exceptional speed and agility, the Patas monkeys are found in the open savannah areas of the park. They have distinctive red fur and can often be seen foraging for food on the ground.

Bird life in Murchison Falls National Park

Beside the wildlife, Murchison is also home to an impressive number of birdlife species that you will spot during safaris. For a keen bird watcher, it’s worth bringing a notepad with you to remember the array of birds found in the park. The park is home to over 451 species of birds that you can spot during your safaris to Murchison.

A boat cruise along the Nile offers great opportunities to see water-associated birds. The major sightings here may include the shoebill stork, goliath heron, grey crowned crane, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black-headed lapwing, and Senegal thick-knee.

Birds in Murchison Falls National Park are categorized based on the habitant in whom they dwell for example water birds, savanna birds, and forest birds. The bird checklist in Murchison Falls National Park includes species like, Shoebill stork, African Fish Eagle, African Skimmer, Great Blue Turaco, African Grey Hornbill, Goliath Heron, Saddle-billed Stork, African Jacana, Red-throated Bee-eater, Yellow-billed Oxpecker, African Pied Wagtail, Malachite Kingfisher, African Darter, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Secretary Bird, African Wood Owl, Black-headed Gonolek, White-browed Coucal, and Little Bee-eater among others.

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