Boat Cruise in the Nile Delta

The Nile Delta boat trip is the pinnacle of any excursion to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s premier savannah safari locale. Murchison Falls provides exceptional wildlife observation possibilities, featuring game drives that reveal the abundant Rothschild’s giraffe, buffalo, elephants, and lions hunting the copious antelope on the plains. The Nile River, originating from Lake Kyoga and flowing into Lake Albert, bifurcates Murchison Park into northern and southern sections, attracting a concentration of species along the banks of the Victoria Nile. The Nile boat journey explores the park’s most abundant wildlife communities along the banks of the Nile.

In Murchison Falls National Park, there are two ways to encounter the formidable Nile. Tourists embark on a boat excursion along the Victoria Nile to the base of the cascading falls from the Paraa pier, then ascend from Baker’s rock to Fagio Gorge to observe the falls from an elevated vantage point.

The alternative boat tour departs from Paraa jetty and navigates the tranquil Nile waterways to the papyrus-laden delta. This is the confluence of the Nile and Lake Albert before diverging to the north. Both offer spectacular vistas of wildlife along the banks of the Nile, representing the nearest proximity to Uganda’s large game animals.

Boat Cruise in the Nile Delta

The Nile Delta boat excursion is situated twenty km downstream from the Paraa jetty in Murchison Falls National Park. The region hosts a multitude of remarkable waterbird species, notably the prehistoric shoebill stork, which is frequently observed by travelers on the Nile Delta boat tour. The three-hour Delta boat journey from Murchison’s West Paraa district through the scenic Buligi region to Lake Albert Delta Point offers travellers intimate experiences with remarkable wildlife. Along the banks of the Nile, one can anticipate observing herds of elephants, buffalo, and giraffes.

The vessel navigates the languid waters of the Victoria Nile in the Albert Delta, seeking the numerous birds vocalizing amidst the papyrus and marshy flora. Observe the stork-like bird with a whale-shaped head as it forages in the marsh for fish and frogs. The shoebill is a prominent attraction in these regions of the park, while the landscape offers a tranquil experience during an afternoon sunset boat cruise.

 

The Victoria Nile traverses the northern perimeter of Lake Albert, creating the Albert Nile, which ascends into South Sudan at the Albert Nile Delta. Allocate time in the delta to observe elephants, Nile crocodiles, and other remarkable species before navigating back up the Nile to the Paraa jetty. A scheduled Nile Delta excursion featuring “breakfast on board” is offered in the mornings, contingent upon a minimum number of participants. The delta cruise sails from the jetty at Paraa on the southern bank at 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We can tailor your delta cruise tour with a private vessel and itineraries to accommodate your travel requirements.

Boat excursion to the base of Murchison Falls

Boat excursion in the Nile Delta

The boat journey to the base of Murchison Falls, the world’s most powerful waterfall, is the park’s most favoured excursion. The journey commences at the Paraa jetty and navigates the Nile, showcasing remarkable wildlife along the banks of the Victoria Nile before arriving at Baker’s Rock for those wishing to ascend Murchison Falls.

The River Nile discharges approximately 300 cubic meters per second (11,000 ft³/s) of water through a narrow aperture less than 10 metres (33 ft) wide at the summit of Murchison Falls, producing 50-meter-wide splashes and a perpetual rainbow. The tumultuous water thereafter descends over the falls and returns to the Nile route, where it flows serenely down the Victoria Nile. Visitors can halt at the foot to observe this remarkable panorama, encircled by pods of hippos, or ascend the cliff for an aerial view of the show.

Murchison Falls launch tours generally commence at 0900 and 1400. We can arrange a private boat ride on the Nile for either a sundowner or breakfast cruise. The boat excursion may endure for a duration of three to four hours.