Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's Most Visited Park
Western Uganda
3-4 Days
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Duration
3-4 Days
Group Size
2-12 people
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
Year Round
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About This Destination
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most popular and biodiverse national park. Famous for tree-climbing lions, diverse ecosystems, and the Kazinga Channel boat safari, it offers classic African safari experiences.
Safari Highlights
Famous tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
Kazinga Channel boat safari
Diverse ecosystems and landscapes
Over 600 bird species
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura
Crater lakes and savanna plains
Activities & Experiences
Game Drives
Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Chimpanzee Tracking
Bird Watching
Nature Walks
Cultural Visits
Wildlife You'll Encounter
Tree-climbing Lions
Elephants
Hippos
Buffalos
Leopards
Chimpanzees
Antelopes
600+ Bird Species
Sample Itinerary
1
Day 1: Arrival & Crater Drive
Arrive and explore the crater area
- Transfer from Kampala
- Check-in at lodge
- Crater lakes drive
- Evening relaxation
2
Day 2: Kazinga Channel Safari
Boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon Kazinga boat safari
- Hippo and elephant viewing
- Bird watching
3
Day 3: Ishasha Tree-climbing Lions
Visit the southern sector for tree-climbing lions
- Drive to Ishasha sector
- Tree-climbing lion tracking
- Game viewing
- Return to main sector
4
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Departure
Track chimps and return to Kampala
- Kyambura chimpanzee tracking
- Final game drive
- Transfer back to Kampala
Best Time to Visit
December-February and June-September for optimal wildlife viewing