Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most popular savannah national park, covering approximately 1,978 km² in the country's southwest. Nestled between Lake George and Lake Edward and traversed by the famous Kazinga Channel, the park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and exceptional wildlife viewing.

Highlights

• Game Drives: Explore the Kasenyi Plains and other wildlife-rich areas to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and other animals.
• Tree-Climbing Lions: Visit the Ishasha Sector, one of the few places in Africa where lions are regularly seen resting in fig trees.
• Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: One of Uganda's top safari experiences, offering close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife along the shoreline.
• Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking: Track wild chimpanzees in a dramatic forested gorge known as the "Valley of Apes."
• Crater Lakes Drive: Enjoy breathtaking views of volcanic crater lakes surrounded by rolling hills and lush vegetation.

Wildlife

Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to: Lions (including the famous tree-climbing lions), Leopards, African elephants, Buffaloes, Hippopotamuses, Nile crocodiles, Uganda kobs, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Hyenas, Giant forest hogs, Chimpanzees (Kyambura Gorge), More than 600 bird species, making it one of Africa's premier birdwatching destinations.

Best Time to Visit

Wildlife viewing is excellent throughout the year, but the dry seasons provide the best game-viewing conditions: June to August, December to February. Birdwatching is especially rewarding during the wetter months when migratory birds are present.

Getting There

Queen Elizabeth National Park is located approximately 400 km (6–7 hours by road) from Kampala. Scheduled domestic flights also operate to nearby airstrips, making access quicker for visitors with limited time.

Why Visit?

Queen Elizabeth National Park offers one of the most diverse safari experiences in Africa, combining: Classic game drives with abundant wildlife, The unique tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, Scenic boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel, Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, Spectacular crater lakes and panoramic viewpoints, Outstanding birdwatching with over 600 recorded species.

Its remarkable blend of savannah, wetlands, forests, lakes, and volcanic landscapes makes Queen Elizabeth National Park a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a complete Ugandan safari experience.

Below are some of the accommodation options while at Queen Elizabeth National Park