- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Excellent
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Excellent
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- Good
- Fair
- Poor
Wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park is generally good at all times of year, although best during the Dry season (December to February). However, January and February can be very hot. Scenery is more beautiful during the Wet season from March to November.
586 Murchison Falls Safaris
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Best Time
- December to February (Easier to spot animals)
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High Season
- June to September (Peak time for gorilla trekking; more people visit Uganda and Murchison Falls NP)
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Low Season
- March to May and October to November
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Best Weather
- June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
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Worst Weather
- April to May and August to October (Higher rainfall, but seldom enough to interfere with your safari)
December to February Dry Season
- Animals are found more easily since they gather at water sources
- Plenty of sun and almost no rain
- Mosquitoes are fewer, so there is less risk of malaria
- The heat in January and February can be unbearable
March to November Wet Season
- The landscape is lush with greenery
- Much of this period is low season, so there are fewer people around and rates may be lower
- The park offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year
- Murchison Falls lies in a relatively dry part of the country, and the rains rarely interfere with your safari
- Minor roads may become impassable or tricky after heavy downpours
Wildlife Photos
Best Time To Go by Major Park
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- Good
- Fair
- Poor
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Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Fair
- April: Poor
- May: Poor
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Good
- September: Fair
- October: Poor
- November: Poor
- December: Good
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Kibale National Park
- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Fair
- April: Poor
- May: Good
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Good
- September: Fair
- October: Poor
- November: Poor
- December: Good
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Murchison Falls NP
- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Excellent
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Excellent
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Queen Elizabeth NP
- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Fair
- April: Poor
- May: Poor
- June: Good
- July: Excellent
- August: Good
- September: Fair
- October: Poor
- November: Fair
- December: Fair