​Best Time To Visit – Murchison Falls NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park is generally good at all times of year, although best during the Dry season (December to February). However, January and February can be very hot. Scenery is more beautiful during the Wet season from March to November.


492 Murchison Falls Safaris
Best Time December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for gorilla trekking; more people visit Uganda and Murchison Falls NP)
Low Season March to May and October to November
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Worst Weather April to May and August to October (Higher rainfall, but seldom enough to interfere with your safari)

December to February –Dry Season

  • Animals are found more easily since they gather at water sources
  • Plenty of sun and almost no rain
  • Mosquitoes are fewer, so there is less risk of malaria
  • The heat in January and February can be unbearable

Wildlife Photos

View Photos (25)
+23 Photos Want To Visit

March to November –Wet Season

  • The landscape is lush with greenery
  • Much of this period is low season, so there are fewer people around and rates may be lower
  • The park offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year
  • Murchison Falls lies in a relatively dry part of the country, and the rains rarely interfere with your safari
  • Minor roads may become impassable or tricky after heavy downpours

Wildlife Photos
+23 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Want To Visit Murchison Falls NP?

492 Murchison Falls Safaris