Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaQueen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular and popular safari destinations. Located in western Uganda, the park is known for its diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, crater lakes, savannah plains, and the famous Kazinga Channel.The park offers an excellent combination of game viewing, boat cruises, bird watching, scenic drives, and cultural experiences, making it an ideal destination for both first-time visitors and experienced safari travelers.Wildlife SafarisQueen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, Uganda kobs, warthogs and several antelope species. Game drives through the Kasenyi Plains are particularly popular for spotting lions, Uganda kobs and other savannah wildlife.The Ishasha sector in the southern part of the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which can sometimes be seen resting in the branches of large fig and acacia trees.Kazinga Channel Boat CruiseOne of the highlights of visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park is a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.The cruise provides excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous water birds along the shores. It is also a great way to enjoy the scenery from a different perspective.

Bird Watching

With its varied habitats, Queen Elizabeth National Park is an excellent destination for bird lovers. The park supports a large variety of savannah, forest and water birds, making bird watching possible throughout the year.Crater Lakes and Scenic LandscapesThe park is surrounded by beautiful volcanic crater lakes and rolling landscapes. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives around the crater area, with opportunities for photography and panoramic views.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Visitors can also combine a Queen Elizabeth safari with chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, where guided walks provide an opportunity to search for habituated chimpanzee communities in a beautiful forested gorge.Why Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park?Queen Elizabeth is particularly attractive because you can combine big-game safaris, a boat cruise, bird watching, chimpanzee tracking and spectacular scenery in one destination.For a Uganda safari itinerary, it pairs especially well with Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.Malidadi Africa Safaris can include Queen Elizabeth National Park in customized Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari itineraries.