Quick Guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your visit to Uganda would be an incomplete one if you do not visit Queen Elizabeth National Park. Located in Western Uganda at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular tourist destination.

The park was named after Queen Elizabeth II of England after visiting Uganda and was established in 1954.The park is one of the world’s biosphere reserves protecting a wide range of flora and fauna.

Getting There

The National Park is located in Kasese District in Western Uganda set against the backdrop of the Ruwenzori Mountains and extends from Lake George to Lake Edward connected by the Kazinga Channel. The Park’s diverse ecosystem like the sprawling savannah, the shady, humid forest and the sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands have made it attractive and a habitat for the wild animals and over 500 bird species. This park has greatly attracted many tourists who come for safaris.

You cannot miss out on viewing the safari tree climbing Lions, Elephants, Hippos, Chimps, Leopards and Kobs among others. There are several services offered and enjoyed in the Park like game drives, scenic drives, bird watching, nature walks, guided walks, chimp tracking and boat rides/ cruise on the Kazinga Channel and after all those activities you can relax and spend a night in the available park lodges like Mweya Safari Lodge, Katala Lodge, Mweya Hostel, bush lodge, Savanna Lodge and Enganzi Lodge among others.

Besides the beautiful attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, there is a fascinating cultural history and the local community with enjoyable stories, music and dance; all this makes Queen Elizabeth National Park fun and memorable. This is also the main reason why many tourists have greatly traveled to Uganda to enjoy the wildlife safaris carried out within the national park.