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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth national park occupies an estimated 1978kmsqm. It lies in the districts of Bushenyi, Kasese and Rukungiri.
The park extends from Lake George in North East to Lake Edward in South west and includes kazinga channel which connects the two lakes.

The park was named after Queen Elizabeth II and was established in 1954.
It is known for its wildlife which includes Hippos, Elephants, Leopards, Lions, Chimpanzees and many more. The park is also famous for tree climbing lions in Rukungiri district in the ishasha sector.
The park is also known for its volcanic features comprising volcanic cones and deep craters many with crater lakes such as Lake Katwe from which salt is extracted.
The park includes Maramagambo forest and birders Kigezi game reserve, Kyambura game reserve

Getting there
The park can be accessed most easily from Kampala passing through Mityana, Mubende, Kyenjojo, Fort portal to kasese.Its location is approximately 376km by road South west of Kampala.
The second route is slightly longer via masaka and Mbarara. This is also the main route to Lake Mburo national park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Mgahinga National Park and the Ugandan Equator.
The park is also accessible from kabale or Bwindi via kihihi.

Major tourist Activities.
Game drives; This is carried out in different sectors i.e. Kasenyi ground, Crater Lake area, and Ishasha sector. There is a high chance of spotting animals like predators which include; Bush bucks, water bucks, Oribi, Topi among others. Mammals include Buffalo, Elephants, Hippos, and Mongoose. All these can be viewed in all game drives.

Launch trips; This is carried out around kazinga channel. It offers chances of viewing variety of bird species and animals while taking water.

Guided nature walks in Maramagambo Forest.

Chimpanzee tracking; This is carried out in Kyambura gorge and the walks in this area attract large number of flamingos that are not found elsewhere in Uganda.

Traditional salt work visit is carried out around Lake Katwe.

Bird watching; This boosts 606 bird species around Kazinga Channel

Accommodation
   Budget  Accommodation

  1. Student's camp and hostel offered by UWA.
  2. Campsites for independent campers in Mweya sector
  3. Banda are available in Ishasha sector

Medium Accommodation

  1. Simba safari camp
  2. King fisher
  3. Hehamba
  4. Kazinga channel view resort

      Luxurious accommodation

  1. Mweya safari lodge
  2. Jacana safari Lodge located at Lake Nyamusingiri in Maramagambo Forest.
  3. Kyambura game lodge
  4. Enganzi lodge
  5. Bush lodge
  6. Katara lodge

SEASONS
Dry Season:
June to September is the driest time when most animals remain near water, but be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms at any time.
The hot dry time is January to February and is a good time to visit. Dry season temperatures average 80°F (25°C).
Rainy Season: It rains anytime from October to December and March to May when many roads become impassible.

QUEEN ELIZABETH SPECIALITIES

  • Sunset over the water
  • Warthogs and hippos mowing the lawn at Mweya Lodge
  • Boat ride on the Kasinga Channel
  • Chimpanzees in Kyambura (Chambura) Gorge
  • Beautifully positioned safari lodges


FACTS
The park covers 770 miles ² (1995 km²). Road access from Uganda's capital city of Kampala is 206 miles (420km).
There is a landing strip at Mweya lodge for light aircraft or a larger airstrip at Kasese town.

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