Uganda's most popular and scenic park, Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts a stunning variety of habitats, including savanna, wetlands, and lush forests. It's famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions, the teeming wildlife along the Kazinga Channel, and a remarkable diversity of species.
Bird Species
Mammal Species
The park's incredible biodiversity is supported by its diverse ecosystems. From the sparkling Kazinga Channel to the deep Kyambura Gorge and the sprawling Ishasha plains, there is always something new to see.
Queen Elizabeth offers a rich tapestry of safari experiences for every type of traveler.
The Ishasha sector is one of only two places in the world where you can reliably see lions lounging in fig trees.
A must-do activity, offering close encounters with one of the world's largest concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles.
Descend into the Kyambura Gorge, a sunken forest, to track a habituated family of chimpanzees.
See large herds of Ugandan kob, elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, and a dazzling array of birdlife.
The park is a fantastic year-round destination, but the dry seasons are often preferred.
Wildlife is easier to spot as animals gather around water sources and vegetation is thinner. Ideal for game drives.
The park is lush and green, and bird watching is phenomenal. It's the low season, so you'll encounter fewer visitors.