Queen Elizabeth National Park – set in Uganda’s South-East region – is the country’s most popular reserve as it has a variety of terrain. Its volcanic craters, open savannah plains, forest, rivers and Lakeland provide diverse habitats which attract a plethora of animals.
It also boasts an impressive 606 recorded species of bird – more than any other park in Africa.
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Of all Uganda’s National Parks, this area has the greatest number of mammal species. The savannah gives a taste of classic Africa game viewing – with various antelope, lion and spotted hyena as well as warthog and mongoose.
A highlight is the Kazinga channel where visitors can view game by boat, viewing hippos and crocodiles as well as elephant, buffalo and Big Cats when they come to drink at the water’s edge.
The forested areas and Ishasha are home to chimpanzees and various species of monkey including black and white colobus, baboons, red-tailed monkeys and vervet monkeys. Hyena and leopard are evident as are large prides of lion – including the famous tree-climbing lions.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in western Uganda, between Lake George and Lake Edward, and forms part of the larger Albertine Rift Valley ecosystem.
What is Queen Elizabeth National Park known for?
The park is known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannah, wetlands, crater lakes, and forest, as well as its wide range of wildlife. It is particularly known for boat safaris along the Kazinga Channel and for its population of tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
What wildlife can you see in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Visitors can see elephants, buffalo, hippos, Uganda kob, warthogs, and a wide variety of birdlife. Predators such as lions and leopards are also present, and chimpanzees can be tracked in the Kyambura Gorge.
What activities are available in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Activities include game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, guided walking safaris, and birdwatching.
When is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park?
The park can be visited year-round, but the dry seasons (January to March and June to September) are generally best for wildlife viewing, as animals gather around water sources and vegetation is less dense.
What makes the Kazinga Channel special?
The Kazinga Channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is one of the most wildlife-rich waterways in Africa, known for its large concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffalo, and waterbirds.
Is Queen Elizabeth National Park good for birdwatching?
Yes, the park is one of Uganda’s top birding destinations, with over 600 recorded species, including pelicans, kingfishers, fish eagles, and storks.
How do you get to Queen Elizabeth National Park?
The park can be accessed by road from Kampala (approximately 6–7 hours) or by scheduled or charter flights to nearby airstrips such as Mweya or Kasese.
