Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Uganda's Diverse Wildlife Gem

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited park — famous for tree-climbing lions, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and excellent chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge.

Best Time to Visit

December to February and June to September.

Country

Uganda

Region

East Africa

Type

Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most popular wildlife destination, offering remarkable diversity across savannah, wetland, forest, and volcanic crater landscapes. The park is home to over 95 mammal species and 600 bird species — among the highest avian diversity of any park in Uganda.

The famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise with massive hippo and buffalo concentrations, and chimpanzee tracking in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge make QE a uniquely varied safari experience.

Highlights

Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Over 600 bird species
Crater lakes scenery
Large elephant herds

Plan Your Visit

Our experts will design a bespoke Queen Elizabeth journey matched to your interests, travel dates, and budget.