Murchison Falls
|
First seen by Europeans in 1864, the Falls bear the name of the then President of the RGS. 300 cubic metres of Nile water pass through the 7m gap every second, tumbling 43 metres down a series of spectacular canyons to the placid gorge below.
It's an amazing spot, enlivened by Rock Pratincoles, White-crested Turacos and caves filled with tens of thousands of bats. When they emerge at dusk, the local predators (including African Hobby, Tawny Eagle and the inimitable Bat Hawk) have a feast.
The areas both north and south of the Nile at Murchison Falls NP are excellent for wildlife, including considerable large game. Birdwise, specialities here included Red-winged Pytilia, White-crested Helmet-shrike, White-tailed Lark and many more.
The Park is in the north-west of Uganda, close to the border with the "Democratic" Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). The security situation up here is a little sensitive - Uganda's 30-year long civil war in the northern semi-arid regions is only just suspended. While hopes for peace are high, it's a slightly tricky area... Full blow-by-blow
|
 |
|
 |
|
On
safari at Murchison Falls NP
|
|
Northern
Carmine Bee-eater
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
The
Falls
|
|
Julia
in the field
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
Rothschild's
Giraffe
|
|
Olive
Baboon
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
Female
African Elephant
|
|
A
(brave) small elephant
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
Greyish
Eagle-owl
|
|
Pennant-winged
Nightjar
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
Lesser
Striped Swallow
|
|
Red-throated
Bee-eater
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
Rock
Pratincole
|
|
Northern
Red Bishop
|