Murchison Falls National Park

Getting There

Expert

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Paraa, the main tourist hub in Murchison Falls National Park, is located 300km/186mi north of the capital Kampala. The road via the town of Masindi is now surfaced in its entirety and the drive takes at least 6 hours*. On this route there is the possibility of stopping at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track rhinos. Coming from the southwest, the 320km/199mi drive to Paraa from Fort Portal via the towns of Hoima and Bulisa (also now surfaced all the way) takes at least 6 hours*.

When flying to Uganda from abroad, you’ll arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). It is located 46km/29mi from Kampala. Your tour operator will usually arrange for you to be picked up at the airport and will take care of all further transportation as part of your safari package.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), and what tickets would cost.

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Domestic Flights

It is also possible to fly to the park by chartered or scheduled aircraft service from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield near Kampala. Pakuba Airfield is the most convenient point of arrival for the main cluster of camps and lodges around the park headquarters at Paraa. Other options are Chobe or Bugungu Airfields.

Domestic flights are usually arranged by your tour operator as part of your tour package. Regularly scheduled domestic flights are run by the following carrier: