Northern Region

Uganda's vast northern region, home to wild national parks such as Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley.

The Northern Region covers the savanna lands of northern Uganda, with the Nile flowing through from south to north. Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest national park, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gap in the rocks to form a spectacular waterfall. Boat trips offer views of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, while game drives reveal giraffes, elephants and lions. In the remote northeast, Kidepo Valley National Park is known for its pristine wilderness. The dry season is better for safaris. It is usually reached by road or small plane from Kampala.

Destinations

• Murchison Falls National Park
• Kidepo Valley National Park

Itineraries

• Uganda Waterfalls, Primates & Lakes Classic Loop – A classic loop connecting Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi from north to south.
• Nile River, Sipi Falls & Kidepo Northeast Loop – From rafting in Jinja and hiking in Sipi, head deep into the Kidepo Valley, returning to Entebbe via Murchison Falls.