Nile Crocodile
Africa’s largest crocodilian — basking giants on Murchison Nile cruises and Kazinga shorelines.
- Scientific name
- Crocodylus niloticus
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
- Category
- Reptiles
- Group
- Reptile
- Habitat
- Rivers, lakes, and swamp edges
- Where to see
- Murchison Nile, Kazinga Channel banks
- Best time
- Year-round; sunny banks midday
Safari packages to see Nile Crocodile
Bookable itineraries below include parks and activities where you are most likely to encounter Nile Crocodile in the wild.
Best
Seller
7 Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP
Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas
3 Day Murchison Falls Safari
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential
Best
Seller
6 Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife
10 Day Ultimate Uganda Safari
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP
Uganda · Extended flagship circuit
