Scenic and biodiverse, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular protected area, Diverse ecosystems, including sprawling savanna, shady forests,sparkling lakes and lush wetlands,provide ideal habitats for classic big game, forest primates and birds. These varied habitats support a wealth of wild life with more mammal species(95) than any other Ugandan park and over 600 bird species a phenomenal number for such a small area.
Expect to see safari favourites such as elephants, buffaloes and hippos while the chance of finding the lions on the plains of kesanyi and the ishasha are good.An abundance of magnificent vistas include the back drop of the Rwenzori mountains; rolling hills pocked with ectinct volcanic craters; open, rift valley grass lands at Kasenyi and Ishasha; the hippo-lined Kazinga channel;and the Mitumbe mountains in Congo rising above the distant, western shore of lake Edward. Queen was initially named Kazinga national park in 1952 , but was renamed two years later to commemorate avisit by Queen Elizabeth 11 in 1954. As well as it’s out standing wildlife attractions, Queen has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for vistors to meet the local communities and enjoy cultural encounters. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of the ecosystems, which in turn benefits the local communities. Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly a Medley of wonders? Queen Elizabeth National Park was described by Douglas Willocks as “Enormous Zoo” The attractions and activities;Mweya peninsula and Kazinga channel, Launch cruises, Game drives at Kasenyi plains and Ishasha, Forest walks at Maramagambo forest and Kyambura gorge, Birding and Volcanic Explosion craters that include the crater drive and katwe salt lake and Cultural encounters of the surrounding communities. The park is approximately 2000 sq km found in the Albertine Rift Valley between lake Edward and George. while in Queen you can do game drives, boat cruises, bird watching, chimpanzee tracking,sport fishing and African cultural encounters. You can stay at Mweya safari lodge, Elephant lodge, Park view lodge, Kasenyi safari camp, Elephant hub lodge, Baboon lodge, Twin lakes lodge, Kyambura lodge, Mazike lodge, Simba safari lodge, Ihamba lodge and Baffalo safari lodge.