Nyamsika Cliffs in Murchison Falls

Nyamsika Cliffs in Murchison Falls

Murchison falls national park in Uganda

Nyamsika cliffs in Murchison falls. These are among the ancient and traditional places with the Murchison falls along the banks of the Victoria Nile which has turned into a famous tourist attraction as aresult of its iconic views and further the cliffs actually are a breeding zone for the red throated bear eaters, Nile crocodiles, monitor lizards while the other side of the cliffs is a breeding zone for the Hippo pompous.

It’s said that this Nyamsika cliffs was among the areas which were occupied by the ancient Fajaopeople who lived just above the cliffs and used these cliffs while performing the traditional cultural activities including rituals and used it to punish those who could broke the laws by punishing/throwing them from the top pf the cliffs into the river.

Why is Nyamsika a Top fishing spot?

Pricesly the Nile river narrows and the Nyamsika cliff region is one of the huge areas that have led to the creation of many big fishing pools and a lot of trees shades which attract the smaller fish for the beast Nile perch, cat fish and the vundu fish.

Still the current gets low at Nyamsika cliffs in Murchison falls as the water attracts the famous parker island that is very shallow area of the river which is again an immerse home to the Hippo potamus and an outstanding area breeding for the Nile crocodiles.

But in the wet/raining season, a number of small drainage channels come in via the Nyamsika area which can make the fishing activity quiet challenging and difficult.

Best time for fishing at the Nyamsika cliffs

The best time to go for fishing around the Nyamsika is occasionally starting July-September and beginning December-February which are the drier months in Uganda.

And for fishing safaris and inquiries in Uganda, kindly get in touch with Safari Vacationsand Travel services for the specialized fishing excursion and after confirming and booking your safari, we keep you updated on the weather conditions prior to your travel to the pearl of Africa.