Game Viewing Tracks in Murchison Falls National Park

The largest and oldest national park in Uganda, Murchison Falls, is home to about 451 bird species and 76 mammals that can be seen during a game drive along the legally permitted UWA game routes. Book a game drive to explore these designated tracks safely and legally.

Off-Track Driving Rules

Off-track driving is prohibited in Uganda’s protected regions, including Murchison Falls National Park, and is punishable by a fine of up to $150.

The following are the designated game viewing tracks for game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.

Buligi Track

The Buligi track, which was once thought to be the best game track in Murchison Falls National Park, lost some of its reputation due to constant oil exploration activities, including heavy truck movements, which caused wildlife to move to other, more peaceful areas of the park. Before this, large numbers of animals moved along Buligi’s vast stretches. Buffalo grazed on the greener plant life, Rothschild giraffes fed on acacia trees, and Buligi’s leopards preferred to rest on larger, isolated trees along the track. Following this track offered an outstanding safari experience.

Queen’s Track

The Queen’s track is a 13-kilometer game route in Murchison Falls National Park that connects to the Victoria and Albert tracks. It is known for some of the park’s most rewarding wildlife encounters, including lion sightings.

Victoria Track

This 17-kilometer trail leads to and from the delta side and connects the well-known Queen’s Track and the Buligi Track. Visitors who travel this path frequently report seeing lions and the elusive leopards of Murchison Falls National Park.

Albert Track

This is possibly the most scenic track for safaris and game drives. This trail follows the Albert Nile’s shoreline as it flows toward South Sudan. Many animals can be seen swimming in the Nile or drinking along this trail. There is also a region covered mainly with acacia forests, a popular destination for tourists hoping to see the leopards of Murchison Falls National Park.

Pakuba Track

Idi Amin’s preferred retreat in Murchison Falls National Park was the Pakuba Track, which leads to the remains of the once grand Pakuba Lodge. Amin gave private tours of Murchison Falls National Park and welcomed friends and family at his lodge here.

Leopards have been seen sitting on the ruins during game drives, and the ruins are now home to spotted hyenas. This route is just as scenic as the Albert track, since it also follows the Albert Nile’s shoreline.

Book a game drive along one of these tracks to see lions, leopards, and giraffes across the varied landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park.