Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth national Park was gazetted in 1952,encompassing 1,978 sq. km Found Southwestern part of the country near Kasese.

The park lies 5-6 hours from Kampala on a surfaced road via Mbarara, and can be reached on a dirt road from Bwindi.

From open Savannah to rainforest, 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.

Almost 100 mammal species and a remarkable 606 bird species makes this superb safari territory, with elephant, a profusion of hippos, the elusive giant forest hog, handsome Uganda kob, Lions are all regularly sighted around the tourist village on the Mweya Peninsula - which also boasts a marvelous waterfront setting in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Elsewhere, the remote Ishasha Sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions, the Kyambura Gorge harbors habituated chimps, the Maramagambo Forest is home to an alluring selection of forest monkeys and birds, and flocks of flamingo are resident on the crater lakes.

WHERE TO STAY

At Mweya there is an up market lodge, a campsite and budget hostel. Another up market lodge fringes a Crater Lake in Maramagambo Forest. A low-key camp is found in the Ishasha Sector. Accommodation is also available in Kasese.

LAUNCH TRIPS

Boat rides or launch trips is a 2-5 hours tour on the Kazinga channel waters. As you cruise, you will view variety of birds and animals and of course the wonderful scenery. Our professional guides will be helpful in providing information and answering your questions.

Come prepared with cameras and binoculars.