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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
Murchison Falls

A river forces through a 7 metre gap in rock and drops about 43 metres, with mist and rainbows around the falls. Visitors reach it by boat up the Nile or on a short walk from the car park.

Highlights

  • Drop of 43 metres
  • Narrow 7 metre gap
  • Rainbows and spray at top

Good to know

  • Short walk from car park, slippery in places
  • Park ticket needed, extra fee for falls walk
  • Expect to get wet from spray

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