Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, previously known as Ruwenzori, is Uganda’s most popular savanna park. The park is between Lakes George and Albert, with the Kazinga Channel crossing through its 700 square-mile land area. The park was named after the Queen of England in 1954 following her visit.
Queen Elizabeth is not just a beautiful park; it’s a testament to the importance of preserving natural habitats. With its diverse landscapes, including Acacia woodland, lakeshore and swamp vegetation, grassland and forest grassland, the park commands respect for its commitment to nature.
The park is renowned for its lions, including the tree-climbing lion, and it is also known for its thriving elephant population. It is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Uganda kob, Cape buffalo, elusive leopards, graceful waterbucks, hyenas, warthogs, towering giraffes, elegant topis, and captivating forest hogs.
To fully enjoy Queen Elizabeth, you need two nights in the park.
Features & Wildlife Species
AREA ACTIVITIES
- Game viewing
- Kazinga chanel boat cruise
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Cultural activities
WHEN TO VISIT
The best months to visit this park are January, February, and June through August.
WHAT TO SEE
- Four of the Big Five (as the rhino is absent)
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Over 95 different species of mammals
- Over 500 species of birds
- Volcano features including plains, volcano cones and deep craters
- Local communities
- Wetlands and lakes
HOW TO GET THERE
- By road: The park is about 389 km from the capital, Kampala, and can be accessed on 6h30min drive via Masaka Road
- By flight: The park is easily accessible by charter flight from Entebbe International Airport.
