Pakuba Tourist Places to Visit in Pakuba, Nwoya, Uganda, Kampala, North Africa, Africa

Pakuba Tourist Places to Visit in Pakuba, Nwoya, Uganda, Kampala, North Africa, Africa

Pakuba is a village situated in Nwoya District in the Acholi sub-region of Northern Uganda. It is located on the bank of Albert Nile River in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area at an elevation of 780 meters between 02°20′06″ N latitude and 31°28′12″ E longitude. Pakuba is located around 95 km northwest of the town of Masindi and 300 km northwest of the national capital, Kampala.

Pakuba gained prominence for its position within Murchison Falls Conservation Area, which covers Murchison Falls National Park, Bugungu Wildlife Reserve and Karuma Wildlife Reserve, most importantly an amazing natural beauty Murchison Falls.

How to reach Pakuba?

Pakuba is the site of Pakuba Airport, which probably doesn’t operate scheduled flights but it receives charter flights during high season. The Kabalega Falls Airport is located around 15 km away from Pakuba with charter flight services.

Pakuba is situated around 275 km from the country’s primary airport, Entebbe International Airport. This airport receives flights from many African, European and Asian cities including Johannesburg, London and Dubai.

Generally there are buses plying between Pakuba and Kampala and its number substantially increases during peak season.

Food and Shopping in Pakuba:

It is difficult to find modernized shops in Pakuba but one can find few traditional shops in and around with all basic products. Pakuba Safari Lodge is an option for both accommodation and dining, visitors can check it. Apart from this, there are also many nice lodges near Pakuba.

Things to do in Pakuba:

Hiking
Game drives
Mountain climbing
Camping
Chimp walks
Birding

Places to see in Pakuba:

Murchison Falls:

Pearl in Murchison Falls National Park, the Murchison Falls or Kabarega Falls is a wonderful waterfall received its name from the president of the Royal Geographical Society, Sir Roderick Murchison. It shouldn’t be missed.

Murchison Falls National Park:

The Murchison Falls National Park holds many specialties within, mainly spectacular Murchison Falls, four of the big five (elephants, lions, leopards and buffallos) and a large rhinoceros population. It is also noted as the largest national park of Uganda.

Bugungu Wildlife Reserve:

The Bugungu Wildlife Reserve is one of the parts of Murchison Falls Conservation Area, situated to the south of Pakuba. The reserve covers an area of 748 square kilometers and its highlights include Uganda kobs and chimpanzees.

Karuma Wildlife Reserve:

The Karuma Wildlife Reserve adjoins Murchison Falls National Park in the east, spanning over an area of 720 square kilometers. Karuma Falls is the prime attraction of the reserve and also water source of Karuma Power Station.

List of other places of interest in and around Pakuba include:

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Rwenzori Moutains National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Igongo Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park
Kanyanchu Visitor Centre
Fort Patiko
Arua Central Market
West Nile Golf Club
Barifa Forest
Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu
Gulu Central Market
TAKS Community Art Centre
Ajai Game Reserve

Best time to visit Pakuba:

The tour of Pakuba can be enjoyed in a memorable manner if visitors choose any month between December and March.

Hotels in Pakuba:

Pakuba Safari Lodge is one of the major accommodation centres serving Murchison Falls National Park, offering all basic and upgraded facilities and services, including arrangement of tours and this can be booked through online. Including Pakuba Safari Lodge, the below list also contains other prominent camping and lodging options in and around Pakuba: