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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda, Africa

Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its stunning landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Home to over 600 species of birds and diverse wildlife including hippos, elephants, and rare tree-climbing lions, it's the ultimate wildlife wonderland. Visitors can explore the park via game drives, boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel, and guided nature walks, making it an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Quick facts

Target stay

3-5 days

Type

Nature Reserve

Vibe

Active

Airport

Gisenyi

Known for

Beach

Hiking

Leisure

Wildlife

Best time to visit

10 Best Things to Do in Queen Elizabeth National Park

1. Go on a Wildlife Safari

Experience diverse wildlife including elephants and lions.

Available all year

Family-friendly

Booking required

3 hrs

2. Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy breathtaking views and wildlife from the water.

Available all year

Family-friendly

Booking required

2 hrs

3. Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Encounter wild chimps in their natural habitat.

Seasonal

Adults only

Booking required

4 hrs

4. Visit the Crater Lakes

Explore stunning volcanic crater lakes and scenery.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

3 hrs

5. Bird Watching

Spot over 600 bird species in the park.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

3 hrs

6. Visit Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions

See unique tree-climbing lions in their habitat.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

3.5 hrs

7. Cultural Encounters with Local Communities

Engage with locals and learn about their traditions.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

2 hrs

8. Night Game Drives

Experience the park's nocturnal wildlife on a drive.

Available all year

Adults only

Booking required

3 hrs

9. Visit Katwe Salt Lake

Discover traditional salt mining in Uganda.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

1.5 hrs

10. Hiking in Maramagambo Forest

Trek through lush forest and spot wildlife.

Available all year

Family-friendly

No booking required

4 hrs

Need to know, before you go

Country info

Tipping

Expected (~10%)

Tapwater

Not safe to drink

Safety

1 2 3 4 5

Low

LGBTQ+ safety score

-18 (#207 globally)

Cost

Cheap

Currency

Uganda Shilling

Majority religion

Christian

Language

Ganda

(20-50% speak English)

Best dishes to try

Matoke or Matooke

VE

Steamed green bananas dish. (National dish)

Luwombo

Meat stew with groundnut sauce.

Posho

VE

Maize porridge, staple food.

Rolex

V

Rolled chapati with eggs and vegetables.

Groundnut Sauce

VE

Peanut sauce, often served with dishes.

Phrases to learn

English

Ganda

Hello

Gyebale ko

(Jeh-bah-leh koh)

Yes/No

Yee / Nedda

(Yay / Ned-dah)

Thank you

Weebale

(Weh-bah-leh)

Excuse me

Nsonyiwa

(N-soh-nee-wah)

How much?

Meka?

(Meh-kah)