Tree climbing lions in Ishasha and pure African safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park

Set against the jagged, misty backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a massive ecosystem mosaic. While the Kasenyi plains host traditional big-game drives, the real magic happens when you head off the beaten path. Whether you’re trekking wild chimps down in the 100-meter-deep Kyambura Gorge or watching elephants gather on the banks of the Kazinga Channel, it offers a diverse wildlife experience you can't match.
From open savanna to deep volcanic crater lakes, Queen Elizabeth National Park packs a massive punch. It’s easily Uganda's most popular game hub—and for good reason. You get tree-climbing lions, elephants, and boat cruises all in a single stop.

A male lion standing in the morning sunrise near Kasenyi in Queen Elizabeth national park, Uganda

The park is also famous for its volcanic features, comprising volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes such as Lake Katwe, from which salt is extracted. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music and more. With an astonishing 5000 hippos, 2500 elephants and over 10,000 buffalo thriving in its grasslands and shorelines, Queen guarantees sightings of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Hearing the elephants’ calls reverberate around Queen’s crater-filled valleys is a magical experience.

Other common herbivores include warthogs, waterbuck, Uganda kob and topi, as well as the sitatunga antelope.

Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park is an incredible treat as it contains a variety of habitats that range from savanna to wetlands to lowland forests. This diversity is reflected in the list of over 600 bird species, the biggest of any protected area in East Africa. A majority of the birds found in this area are regarded as famous birds of East Africa and are a must see for birdwatchers in Africa!

Queen’s most elusive inhabitants are its felines: lion, leopard, serval and some smaller cats..

Lions are found throughout the park, but the most renowned live in the southern sector of Ishasha, where they rest on the limbs of fig trees. Solitary leopards are nocturnal and fiendishly well camouflaged, making a glimpse all the more rewarding! The smaller cats are also predominantly nocturnal and best spotted on night game drives.

Access by road is 438 kms from Kampala on a good tar road that leads to the main gate turn-off. From there it is 20kms on a dirt road.

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