The Leopard population in Murchison Falls National Park is thriving – this makes it a viable location to consider for Leopard Filming In Uganda.
Murchison Falls National Park located approximately 305km a journey that requires at least 6-hours of driving or 1.5 hours if flying with either Aerolink Uganda out of Entebbe International airport or Fly Uganda flying out of Kajjansi airfield.
The park is home to not only Leopards but also the large-sized African lions, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and many other wildlife species and birds. While here, you could go on a boat safari on the River Nile – Africa’s Longest river and also home to Africas largest crocodile – the Nile Crocodiles – it’s also possible to film crocodiles here.
Requirements for Leopard Filming in Murchison Falls National Park
Prior to filming In Uganda, all crew members must obtain all relevant permits & permissions that match their film shoot. However, the most common permits you will need to film leopards in Uganda, include;
- Press Accreditation – required for each crew member (See: How to apply for Press Accreditation in Uganda).
- Location Filming Permit – required for the group. All Leopard filming In Uganda is done inside national parks (See: Filming in Uganda National Parks.)
*For Leopard Filming at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and UWEC – we will recommend contacting the responsible management for location permits. Realm Africa Safaris™ is your reliable local film fixer in Uganda – we can assist you to secure all relevant permits.
Best time to go Filming Leopards in Murchison Falls National Park
Although the park can be visited all-year-round, The best time to visit in our opinion is in the best during the Dry season months of December to February. However, January and February can be very hot causing the filming equipment to heat up. For landscape and scenery lovers, the best time to come is in the Wet season months of June to November.
Where to stay during your shoot
While there is quite a number of options available, we like to stay at the private Platinum wilderness camp overlooking the Nile serviced by wild frontiers Uganda midrange Pakuba Safari Lodge and at the pocket-friendly Ugandan owned Hornbill Safari Lodge.
Other accommodations include;
- Murchison River Lodge.
- Paraa Safari Lodge.
- Bwana Tembo safari lodge & Camp.
- Heritage Safari Lodge.
- Fort Murchison Lodge.
