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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Western Uganda Best Time: Year-round, best June-September

About This Destination

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited park, covering 1,978 square kilometers of diverse landscapes including savanna, forests, lakes, and wetlands. Famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector and the Kazinga Channel boat safari offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and incredible birdlife. The park is home to nearly 100 mammal species and over 600 bird species.

Experiences

Things to Do

Game Drives

Explore the Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kob.

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Cruise along the channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. See hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and over 600 bird species.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Track chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge, a stunning underground forest in the savanna.

Tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife

Quick Info
  • Country Uganda
  • Location Western Uganda
  • Best Time Year-round, best June-September
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