Did you know that there are two types of boat cruises in Murchison Falls National Park?
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and oldest protected area and is a gem for natural lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventurers. The park is located in northwestern Uganda. It is named after a dramatic waterfall a part where the River Nile squeezes itself in the narrow path of about 7 meters wide producing a thunderous roar and creating a rainbow.
Again, this park is unique in a way that it is bisected into two by the river Nile. The northern part is covered with savannahs, a great environment to spot wildlife, and the southern part is a forest.
The park offers different experiences including game drives, chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo forest, bird watching, sport fishing, and the mighty delta boat cruise. This activity stands out as a tranquil yet exhilarating way to experience its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. The boat cruise lasts for about 2-3 hours exploring the beautiful falls from the bottom, wildlife including 4 of the big 5, and nature.
There are specific activities you can do without booking a boat cruise. These are hiking to the top of the falls, bird watching as you search for the rare shoebill stork and more. The delta waterfall is referred to as the sundowner trip since it is mainly carried out in the evening. The two types of boat cruises here in this park are boat cruises to the bottom of the falls and Nile Delta boat cruises.
All start at Paara Jet and for the boat cruise bottom of the falls you to enjoy the falls from the bottom. This is mainly targeting wild animals such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants, warthogs, olive baboons, antelopes, and more. Whereas the Nile Delta boat cruise targets bird watchers and takes you in the direction of the flow of the river. This gives you a chance to enjoy the mountains in Congo, spot fishermen catching fish, and enjoy the sunset moments.
Tourists are advised to book this experience in advance to avoid disappointments. The cost of the activity is USD 40 per person for the Nile boat cruise and USD 50 per person for the Delta boat cruise. Booking can only be done through a trusted local tour company like Monteero Safaris.
Best time to take a boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Boat cruise activity is open year in and year out although the best time to enjoy the boat cruise is the dry season. This is when there is little rain to interrupt the adventure on the Nile River. The dry season happens from December to February and June to September. In these months, the season is hot and animals tend to quench their thirst from the river banks. We normally customize Delta Boat cruise with other experiences like game driving, hikes to the top of falls, sport fishing, chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, and more.
All you need to carry is a camera to capture great moments, a Binocular to magnify long-distance attractions, sunscreen to protect you from direct sunlight, insect repellent to protect you from insect bites, comfortable clothing, and a light sweater since the weather is unpredictable.
Other places in Uganda for boat cruises are the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo in Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and more. Are you a nature lover, a bird enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, the delta Boat cruise provides a perfect way to explore the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of Murchison Falls National Park. Book with us at Monteero Safaris for a tour to Murchison Falls National Park and we organize for you the best Delta Boat cruise.