A Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda
A Complete Guide to exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda. This guide offers free travel information on what to do, where to go, things to see, maps & guides, where to stay, tips & advice and all the information you need to know to plan your Uganda safari. The 1978km2 is bounded by the Ishasha River and Lake Edward in the west, the Kyambura Gorge and Kalinzu Forest Reserve in th East, the Rwenzori Mountains in the North, and Kigezi Wildlife Reserve in the South. The park forms part of an extensive system of contiguous protected areas, namely the Kigezi Wildlife Reserve (265km2) and Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (154km2), Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Kibale National Park (766km2) and, in neighboring DRC, the 2000km2 Virunga National Park. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park lies a few kilometers north.Why Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth is Uganda’s most scenic and diverse park. This world known biosphere reserve is a wonderful location on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley, 914 metres above sea level, at the foot of the 5,100 meter Rwenzori Mountains. Explore the varied habitats such as lakes, rivers, open savanna, acacia woodland, tropical forest and vast wetlands. The park supports an impressive 95 mammal species and over 600 species of bird. It’s a remarkable total for a park covering less than 2,000 sq km – one that is surpassed in Africa only by the neighboring and larger Virunga National Park in Congo.Popular Safari Experiences
Experience Queen Elizabeth National Park like never before. This world biosphere reserve is a vast and rich national park, filled with an abundance wildlife including the tree climbing lions. Book an unforgettable tour of Queen Elizabeth National Park with the expert guides from Experience Africa Safaris!Places of Interest
There are several places of interest to visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park. These include Maramagambo Forest, the Ishasha Sector, Kyambura Gorge, Kasenyi Plains, Kazinga Channel, Mweya Peninsular, Katwe Salt Works etc.Ishasha Sector

Kyambura Gorge

Maramagambo Forest

Things to See in Queen Elizabeth National Park
There are lots of things to see in Queen Elizabeth National Park. From the popular tree climbing lions in the Ishasha to the fast moving chimpanzees of the Kyambura Gorge, there is a lot to see in the park.Mammals

Birds

Flora

Things to Do in Queen Elizabeth Park
There are endless things to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We bring to you the most popular adventure activities that you can enjoy during your safari in Uganda’s world biosphere reserve.Game Drives

Launch Trip

Kyambura Gorge Walking

Bird Watching

Chimpanzee Tracking

Forest Walks

About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular national park. With its diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forest, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, Queen Elizabeth National Park is ideal habitat for a safari in Africa. The park is home to classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains (the mountains of the moon), the park’s magnificent vistas include 72 enormous craters carved brutally into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob.
Biodiversity
From open savannah to rain forest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward, it is little wonder that QENP boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world.
Plan Your Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park is truly amazing and spectacular! It’s a popular tourist attraction located in the western region of Uganda. Being designated as a National park, allows the local official to control the area and set the rules. You can expect to see a large variety of native wildlife species including birds, reptiles and mammals. At Queens Elizabeth national park, provisions have been made for camp sites and lodging accommodations for visitors. During a safari in Uganda, always be sure of only glorious scenery and escapades. Hop into the safari van and spend hours keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. It’s all out there; you just have to pay attention. These animals are made to blend in with their surroundings and if you blink, you may miss an amazing opportunity. This national park is endowed with every kind of wildlife you can think of especially wild game like four of the big five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards) hippos, buffaloes, warthogs, bush pigs, a variety of antelopes etc . The park has over 606 different bird species as well as plants that are rare.What is the best time for visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park?
During Dry season from June to September and December to February every year is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National park. The park can as well be visited all year around and you will be able to see the wildlife and do a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dry seasons offer great sighting of wildlife compared to wet seasons.
Where can I stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
On your flying safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you atleast need to spend a night in either Entebbe/Kampala before the start day and at the end of your safari. This will help you catch up with the flight departure and return times as well avoid the risk of missing the flight in case of uncertainties like loss of your luggage, missed connecting flight to Entebbe on your flight to Uganda among others. Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park range from budget, mid-range to luxury. Budget options include Pumba Safari Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge among others and their Fares range from 90-100 dollars a night per person. Mid-range options include Buffalo Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Irungu Safari Lodge, Park View safari Lodge, Ihamba Lake side Lodge among others and their fares range from 100-200 dollars a night per person. Luxury options include Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mazike Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge and Mweya Safari Lodge, Kasenyi safari camp among others and their fares range from 200-400 dollars a night per person.Latest News
Get the latest news and stories from the Queen Elizabeth National Park, a world biosphere reserve. Read the latest travel tips and advice to help you experience the park!
Experiences
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Enjoy a Self-Drive Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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