Are you interested in fishing Nile perch and Vundu catfish in Murchison falls national park in Uganda?  When you’re planning to visit Africa for a fishing safari, Murchison falls national park in Uganda is the best option for you. The Nile River which is in the middle of Murchison falls is the home of the largest water fresh fish species that is Nile perch, of which most Anglers in the entire world are warning to catch this fish so if you’re looking and asking yourself where to go for a fishing safari, Murchison falls is your answer you have been looking for. Other common fish species on the River are Vundu catfish and Sudan catfish.

Murchison falls National Park is found in Northwest Uganda which sits on the shore of Lake Albert. It is called Murchison falls because is where the Victoria Nile River flows through a narrow gap over a massive drop. The park is also home to wildlife animals like giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, elephants and many more,  bird species like the rare shoebill storks, chimpanzees are also there and many more.

If you’re looking for a fishing safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile is the best option which gives you a great experience you will never forget in your entire life than other Uganda’s section of the Great Rift Valley. The falls pass through the narrow gorge in the devils Calderon and this creates a good breeding place for the large Nile perch which feeds below the falls.

Nile perch is the common fish species that attracts most of the Anglers to visit Murchison falls but other fish species which can be best for you are Sudan catfish and Vundu catfish on the Nile.

Why you must fish on the Nile River in Murchison falls national park?

Wildlife viewing

Fishing safari in Murchison falls national park is an amazing experience, during fishing, Anglers have a great opportunity of encountering wildlife such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks and a lot of bird species on the showers of the River

 Protected area

The Nile River is found in the middle of the protected wildlife sanctuary which is known as Murchison falls national park which is stretches from the Northern parts of Lake Albert to the Southern tip of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania.

 Expertise guides.

Well-trained guides are always available on the site to escort Anglers to the best sport fishing place on the Nile.  Africa Adventure Vacations also has a professional fishing guide, please contact us and know everything about a fishing safari in Uganda before booking.

When to book a sport fishing trip in Murchison falls national park?

Fishing safari in the Murchison falls national park is normally carried out at its peak, therefore, a fishing trip is best during the driest season when the water levels are relatively low and the fish bites are more likely to happen. This period usually starts from   June-August and December-February.

How to get there to  Murchison falls in Uganda for Fishing Nile perch and Vundu catfish

Murchison falls national park is found in the northwest parts of Uganda which is just 6 hours’ drive from the capital city Kampala by using a 4×4 safari vehicle. You can also fly by using the scheduled flights from Entebbe international airport to Pakuba airstrip or Bugungu airstrip which are nearby the River.

Where to stay during fishing  Nile perch and Vundu Catfish at Murchison falls?

Murchison falls national park is one of the best national parks in Uganda with many accommodation options which offer good services and are ranging from luxury, mid-range and budget but according to this safari, you’re recommended to use the Paraa safari lodge plus Murchison River lodge. This is because they offer you the best services which fit fishing safari and their locations.

Is it important to carry my equipment during this fishing safari?

Anglers are always advisable to bring their equipment on fishing safari so that to avoid inconvenience and it is also important because the Nile River is among the common areas where the largest fish species are found like Nile perch, of which one to catch this big fish you have to use heavier equipment. A professional fishing guide is required on Murchison falls since some parts of the Nile River are shallow and also hippos and crocodiles are always around on the Riverbanks, therefore, you have to keep this in your mind before booking.