Western Uganda · Destination Guide
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most visited savannah park, known for tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel's dense hippo population.
Uganda's most visited savannah park, known for tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel's dense hippo population.
Queen Elizabeth National Park spans open savannah, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George and holds one of the highest hippo densities in Africa. A boat cruise along the channel is the standard way to see it, with buffalo, elephant and a wide range of waterbirds visible from the water.
The Ishasha sector in the park’s south is the more distinctive draw: a resident population of tree-climbing lions, often found resting in the branches of fig trees during the heat of the day. The park sits within reach of both Kibale and Bwindi, which makes it a natural link in a longer Ugandan itinerary.
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Safari Packages
Every itinerary below includes time in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Each is a costed starting point and can be adjusted to your dates and pace.
14 Days / 13 Nights Kenya, Uganda
Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala
From$9,570 per person View
10 Days / 9 Nights Uganda
Destinations Kampala, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo
From$3,630 per person View
5 Days / 4 Nights Uganda, Rwanda
Destinations Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Kigali
From$2,530 per person View