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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park through wildlife-rich game drives, Kazinga Channel boat safaris, crater landscapes and the celebrated tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
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Country
Uganda
Region
Western Uganda
Recommended Stay
2–3 Nights
Best Known For
Kazinga Channel & Ishasha Lions
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), Virunga National Park, Rwanda, Africa
Young male African elephants in the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, East-Africa
African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Crocodile on the banks of the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Overview

Queen Elizabeth National Park combines open savannah, wetlands, crater lakes and forested gorges beneath the Rwenzori Mountains. Its varied habitats support more than 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.

At a Glance
Landscape:
Savannah plains, wetlands, crater lakes and forested gorges
Wildlife:
Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopards and chimpanzees
Safari Style:
Game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking and birding
Suitable For:
First-time visitors, families, photographers and birdwatchers
Why Visit This Destination?
Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Cruise between Lakes George and Edward to watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo and waterbirds gathering along the channel.
Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha
Explore the remote Ishasha sector for big cats and the chance to see its celebrated lions resting among the branches of fig trees.
Remarkable Wildlife Diversity
Combine savannah game drives, crater scenery, wetlands and forested gorges within one of Uganda’s most wildlife-rich destinations.
Safari Through the Seasons
DEC–FEB
Dry-Season Wildlife
Warmer, drier conditions draw wildlife towards permanent water and provide rewarding game viewing across the Kasenyi and Ishasha plains.
MAR–MAY
Green Season
Long rains transform the park into a vivid green landscape, with fewer visitors, dramatic skies and rich resident birdlife.
JUN–SEP
Peak Game Viewing
Cooler, drier conditions provide comfortable game drives, productive boat safaris and excellent wildlife viewing around permanent water.
OCT–NOV
Short Rains
Seasonal showers refresh the plains and wetlands, bringing lush scenery, migrant birds and rewarding photography between the rains.

Every season offers a different way to experience East Africa, from dramatic wildlife encounters and seasonal movements to lush landscapes and quieter safari moments.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park through wildlife-rich game drives, Kazinga Channel boat safaris, crater landscapes and the celebrated tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
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