Murchison Falls forms the centerpiece of the park and is one of Africa’s most dramatic waterfalls. The Victoria Nile forces its way through an 8-meter-wide gorge before plunging 45 meters into the Devil’s Cauldron, generating a thunderous roar and a misty rainbow. This plunge concludes an 80 km stretch of rapids, after which the river flows calmly toward Lake Albert. The riverbanks attract elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes, while hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of aquatic birds inhabit the waters year-round.

The park is home to 144 mammal species, 556 bird species, 51 reptiles, and 51 amphibians. The northern sector features open savannah, Borassus palms, and acacia woodlands, while the southern sector is dominated by woodlands and forests. Elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes flourish here, including over 10,000 buffaloes and 35,000 Uganda kobs. The Albert Delta provides habitat for shoebill storks, while fish eagles, Goliath herons, and saddle-billed storks are also commonly seen.

Murchison Falls has welcomed notable visitors such as Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, and members of the British royal family. Ernest Hemingway survived two plane crashes in the park, and the Hollywood film The African Queen was filmed on Lake Albert and the Nile. With its roaring waterfalls, rich wildlife, exciting game drives, and scenic boat cruises, Murchison Falls offers an unforgettable safari experience.