Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth national park is the most popular park in Uganda, evidenced by the number of tourists visiting each year, It is famous for its tree-climbing lions located in the Ishasha sector and it is blessed with an assortment of carter lakes, forested gorges, savannah plains, swamps and the magnificent Kazinga channel. The park covers 2000 square kilometres and includes a remarkable variety of Eco-systems, from semi-deciduous tropical forests to green thickets, Savannah and swamps. It is the home of, the Uganda kobs and other antelopes as well as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, leopards, and chimpanzees. Over 500 species of bird have been recorded here making it a prime target for birdwatchers. Species recorded include the shoebill stork, black bee-eater, 11 types of kingfishers, several falcons and eagles. In the crater lakes, spectacular flocks of flamingos gather creating the image of a moving pink carpet. The launch trip along the Kazinga channel between Lake George and Edward is a memorable way to view the abundant game in Queen Elizabeth national park and those lakes are home to 14,000 hippopotami. North of the main gate is the crater area, one of the most scenic parts of the park. To the east, in the Kyambura gorge, visitors can climb through tropical forests and catch sight of a variety of primates including chimpanzees. In the most isolated Ishasha sector of the park, search the woodlands for the tree-climbing lions perching on the boughs of ancient fig trees. To the southeast, travellers can explore newly opened trails in the Maramagambo forest.

Therefore, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the major wildlife attractions in Uganda and it is one of the rare parks where wildlife among all species is constantly increasing over the last years. Increased security measures to eliminate poaching, regular monitoring of herds and animals and dedicated staff to maintain the park are all contributing to this effect as well as the security and choice of food and water sources for all the animals.

Join one of our tours that includes a trip to the Queen Elizabeth National Park and you will get a wonderful experience that will remain in your mind forever!