Queen Elizabeth National Park
The most popular and game-rich wildlife park in Uganda is home to chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants, giant forest hogs and an astonishing 606 species of birds.
What Will I See?
- Savannah, rainforest, lakes, swamps
- Big game including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, antelope and warthog
- Over 600 bird species including the rare shoebill stork
- 10 primate species including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and olive baboons
- Tree-climbing lions in the southern Ishasha region of the park
- Majestic bodies of water including 10 crater lakes, the Kazinga Channel, Ishasha River, Lake George and Lake Edward
- The snowcapped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains
What Can I Do?
- Game drives
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Nature walks through Maramagambo Forest, with a chance to see pythons
- Boat trips on the bird rich Kazinga Channel
- Guided nature walks in the Kyambura Gorge viewing primates, forest birds and butterflies
- Boating and kayaking on crater lakes
- Visit the Bird Observatory
- Bird watching
When Should I Go?
Best birding: from December through February
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