Queen Elizabeth National Park

Safari summary

Set in the west of the Great African rift valley, and bordered by the Rwenzori Mountains (the legendary mist-capped ‘Mountains of the male lion on rock).

Queen Elizabeth incorporates dozens of mirror surfaced crater-lakes, salty and fresh water lakes. There are over 95 mammal including 10 primate species (chimpanzees, vervet, blue, red-tailed, L’Hoest monkey, colobus, baboons), up to 20 predators (lion, leopard, spotted hyena, etc), antelopes, buffaloes, hippos, elephants. More than 610 bird species (probably the highest total for any national park in Africa, if not the world.)
Uganda kobs which are all commonly seen in the tourist villages on the magnificent Mweya Peninsula which prides in a beautiful waterfront locale within the shadows of Mountain Rwenzori.

However, the isolated Ishasha Sector is prominent for the resident tree-climbing lions, the Maramagambo forest is habitat to an attractive diversity of monkeys plus birds, the crater lakes hold thousands of the beautiful pink flamingoes, while the Kyambura Gorges is habitat to habituated Chimpanzees.

Our 3 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National park is an amazing short Uganda tour of Queen Elizabeth Park that offers you a site of the big 5 wild game during game drives, birding & people culture Africa adventure!

The 3 Days Uganda tour in Queen Elizabeth Park incorporates the magical wildlife viewing, the recreational boat cruise along the 45km long Kazinga Chanel and an optional Chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura gorge.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is noted to be one of the most popular destination always encountered on safaris in Uganda and it features diverse Eco systems including the shady humid forests, rolling Savannah combretum, beautiful lakes along with rich wetlands that makes the park ideal for big game including the four of the big five.

The Uganda safari destination of Queen Elizabeth National Park is set up in the Albertine rift flats close to the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains with Margarita peak that rise to 5, 109m above sea level and snow capped.

Park features the magic Katwe explosion crater with counts of crater lakes and crater hollows, the 45km long Kazinga Channel that connect Lakes George and Edward with one of the great Hippo concentrations in the world along with Nile crocodiles and an average of 60 bird species.

Trip highlights:
• Stop over at the equator
• Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park
• Boat ride in Queen Elizabeth National park

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
• Sightseeing | shopping | markets
• Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas