Best of the Murchison falls the most powerful water fall in world, Murchison falls indeed is the most powerful water fall in the whole world because the entire River Nile tumbling into the small gouge of 7 meres wide and 45 meters deep leaving the place with alot of wonders which is waiting you to see in the place.
Top of the falls hike; Murchison falls hike in Murchison falls national park is a magnificent experience, the fall is impressive sight from the boat ride / cruise but its hike brings you closer to the natural wonders.
It is an opportunity to see a lot of natures secrets all hidden in the place during you safari in Uganda, when you embark on hiking to the top of the falls you will be having a chance to see many bird species like cormorants and primate species like olive baboon, wildlife, species of trees , good view of independent falls after Murchison falls and having clear views of the place.
Murchison falls in undoubtedly rewarding with tremendous views, the trail followed from the bottom to the top of the falls trail is made of cemented steps that can test your fitness.
Anyone to hike to the top of the falls is a less challenging compared to the hike of the mountain Rwenzori. Hiking to the top it takes between 45 minutes and one hour but Rwenzori take 7 days to the top or the highest peak.
First way to reach to the top of the fall is by Boat cruise; the boat launch starts from the adrenaline-rising boat cruise the fans starts here continues to the falls while on boat you will be able to see wildlife species on the shores of the river, birds, primates like black and white colobus monkeys, the boat launch takes you the Bakers point where the hike starts, Bakers point is a place Sir Samuel Baker stood in 1864 when he is naming the falls.
You then ascend on the tree shaded footpath known as Winston Churchill trail, this is the trail used by Winston Churchill Trail in 1907, the British explore trekked down from the top of falls before he sailed to South Sudan. Hearing the thunderous roar from the falls will increase your speed as you want to witness the strength of the falls.
This shortest journey gives you the best scenic views of the area with rolling hills from distance, phenomenal Uganda bird species with in vegetation in the area. Before you reach to the falls, you will get a clear view of UHURU FALLS which are breathtaking, the Uhuru falls separated from Murchison falls in 1964 after the flood caused by too much rain in 1964. You will forget the endless steps you have hiked the water sprays on your face, this is time for photography and videography as you capture the river Nile squeezing it self into a narrow gorge of 7meters wide and 45meters deep.
Top of the falls also may be accessed by road; the road to top is about 15km from para to the junction of Sambya lodge off from road to Kichwambanyobo gate Masindi main gate and entry point to Murchison falls national park. This access is mostly used when the of water is high and can allow the boat to dock, here you will see the bottom and go back para then drive to top of the falls by by here gives you chance to see scenic views of the place and if you’re not fit enough you may use only 5minutes to the top of the falls than that of starting from the bottom which needs fitness to hike.
When to visit and hike to the top of the falls ; the Top is hiked throughout the year but since is in the biggest and oldest park of the country is more suitable to visit in dry season when the vegetation is not high for easy view of wildlife in the park, there is much wildlife at the falls and its considered to safe walk unaccompanied however you may found a troop of olive baboon and black and white colobus monkeys.
The bat cliff immediately south of the waterfalls visible from Bakers view point is worth scanning with binoculars for raptors and swallows, if patient until dusk you will be able to see bat hawks soaring around to catch for quick dinner, after dusk the drive from top of the falls to the road back to your accommodations for that night is particularly good with the nocturnal birds.
