Queen Elizabeth National Park
About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park gives you one of Uganda’s most varied wildlife experiences, with open savannah, crater lakes, wetland areas, and boat cruises all within the same trip. It is best known for strong game viewing, the Kazinga Channel, and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, but what makes it stand out is how much variety you get without feeling rushed. If you want a safari destination that feels full, scenic, and easy to build an itinerary around, this is a strong choice.
When to visit
This is when Queen Elizabeth usually feels brightest, driest, and easiest to enjoy, with strong game viewing, smoother park travel, and rewarding wildlife cruises.
Most popular: June - August
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Getting There
From Kasese town, drive south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, with access points leading into different parts of the park depending on where you are staying or what you plan to see first. If you are coming from Kampala, the usual route is by road through western Uganda, while domestic flights can also bring you closer through nearby airstrips such as Kasese or Ishasha.
