Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Tanzania's Premier Wildlife Destination
Discover Uganda's most visited savanna park, where diverse ecosystems create extraordinary wildlife density. Famous for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel teeming with hippos and elephants, and chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge. This 1,978 km² park offers classic African safari combined with unique Ugandan experiences.
Why Choose a Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari?
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's safari crown jewel, protecting extraordinary biodiversity across 1,978 km² of savanna, wetlands, and forests. The park offers unique tree-climbing lions, boat cruises with massive hippo concentrations, and chimpanzee tracking.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Highlights
Regions to Explore
Mweya Peninsula (North)
Tourism hub with excellent infrastructure. Starting point for Kazinga Channel boat cruises. Regular lion, elephant, and buffalo sightings.
Kazinga Channel
40km natural channel connecting Lakes Edward and George. Boat cruises pass hundreds of hippos, crocodiles, and exceptional birdlife.
Ishasha Sector (South)
Famous for tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Remote savanna with excellent buffalo, elephant, and Uganda kob viewing.
Kyambura Gorge
The 'Valley of Apes' - 100m-deep forested gorge with habituated chimpanzees. Tracking success 60-70%.
Activities & Experiences
Did You Know?
Size: 1,978 km²
Established: 1952, renamed 1954 after Queen Elizabeth II visit
Hippos: Over 5,000 individuals - highest concentration globally
Birds: 600+ species - 10th highest diversity worldwide
Lions: Famous tree-climbing behavior in Ishasha
Chimpanzees: ~35 habituated in Kyambura Gorge
Location: Straddles equator at Kasese
Planning Your Visit
Recommended Stay
Minimum 2 nights to experience Mweya/Kazinga plus Ishasha. Ideally 3-4 nights for chimpanzee tracking.
Getting There
6-7 hour drive from Kampala (420km). Scheduled flights to Mweya or Kihihi. Positioned between Bwindi (3 hours) and Kibale (2-3 hours).
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge ($200-400/night), Ishasha Wilderness Camp ($400-700/night). Mid-range: Elephant Hub Lodge ($150-250).
Important to Know
Chimpanzee tracking minimum age 12. Tree-climbing lion sightings best July-September. Some roads challenging in wet season.
Best Time to Visit
June-September & December-February (dry seasons). March-May & October-November (wet, excellent birding).
Wildlife
Tree-climbing lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, hippos (5,000+), crocodiles, chimpanzees, 95+ mammal species, 600+ bird species
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