Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda Wildlife Safaris -Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is in southwestern Uganda, in Kasese district. It was made in 1952 and is one of Uganda's biggest parks, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. Most of its plants are small trees, like acacias.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is 1978 square kilometers in Southwestern Uganda, between Lakes George and Edward. Many safaris in Uganda visit this park because it's popular and easy to reach, with lots of wildlife and nice views.
It's called Queen Elizabeth National Park because Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1954. The park has lots of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalos. In the southern part, there are lions that climb trees, a rare sight in Uganda.
The Kazinga Channel connects Lakes George and Edward, and it's important for the park's wildlife. Taking a cruise there lets you see hippos, elephants, and lots of birds.
The park has beautiful views, like grasslands with acacia trees and sunsets over the Mitumbi hills. It's a great place for all kinds of travelers, offering lots of adventures. It's a must-see for anyone visiting Uganda.
Why Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Go on an adventure to find lions and leopards, including those who can climb trees.
- Explore the grasslands where elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and warthogs roam.
- Take a boat ride to spot pelicans, buffalo, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
- Enjoy stunning views of vast grasslands dotted with green trees.
- Venture into the Kyambura Gorge to search for chimpanzees in the mysterious woodlands
Activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Safari Drives
One of the best parts of visiting the park is going on game drives. These are trips around the park where you can see lots of different animals, especially in the early morning or at night. Your guide will help you spot animals like elephants, antelopes, hyenas, lions, buffaloes, and leopards.
Bird Watching
Queen Elizabeth Park is a great place for birdwatching with over 600 species of birds. Bird enthusiasts will love spotting birds like sedge warbles, pink-backed pelicans, yellow-throated cuckoos, and owls.
Boat Trip
You can also take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward to Lake George. During the cruise, you'll see lots of aquatic animals like hippos and Nile crocodiles enjoying the water.
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha Sector
In Ishasha Sector, part of Queen Elizabeth Park, you can see something really special: lions climbing trees! This is rare and unique to this area. Normally, it's safe to climb trees if you're trying to escape lions, but not here. It's a breathtaking sight to see lions perched up in acacia and fig trees. You can visit Ishasha Sector on your way to or from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, especially if you're going gorilla trekking.