Queen Elizabeth National Park — Attraction in Rubirizi

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is a nature lover's paradise that never fails to impress. Located in the western part of the country, this national park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and exceptional safari experiences.

The park's most prominent feature is the incredible biodiversity it offers. From vast savannah plains to dense forests and sparkling lakes, Queen Elizabeth National Park showcases a range of ecosystems that are home to a remarkable array of flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to encounter iconic African animals such as elephants, lions, buffalos, and giraffes, as well as a multitude of bird species, including the majestic African fish eagle.

One of the highlights of a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park is the chance to embark on thrilling game drives. Led by experienced guides, these excursions allow visitors to explore the park's diverse habitats and encounter wildlife up close. Whether it's tracking a pride of lions on the hunt or witnessing a herd of elephants graze peacefully, the park's wildlife sightings are truly awe-inspiring and provide unforgettable memories.

Another unique feature of Queen Elizabeth National Park is its location along the Albertine Rift Valley. This results in the presence of the stunning Kazinga Channel, a waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Visitors can take boat safaris along the channel, marveling at the abundance of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife that thrive in and around the water. The boat safaris provide a different perspective and allow for exceptional photographic opportunities.

Accommodation options within and around the park are diverse, catering to different budgets and preferences. From luxury lodges overlooking the savannah to cozy campsites surrounded by nature, visitors can find suitable lodging to complement their experience.

In summary, Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its stunning landscapes, incredible biodiversity, and exceptional safari opportunities make it an unforgettable and enriching experience. Exploring the park's vast expanses, encountering majestic wildlife, and immersing oneself in the beauty of Uganda's natural heritage make for a truly...

Pay a visit QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

PARK AT A GLANCE

Size: 1,978km².

Queen Elizabeth spans the equator line; monuments on either side of the road mark the exact spot where it crosses latitude 00.

The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park, and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.

The park is home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.

The Katwe explosion craters mark the park's highest point at 1,350m above sea level, while the lowest point is at 910m, at Lake Edward.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds.

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, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob.

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. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities.

Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly a...

If you are white, you should not come. Even the guide she told us that to see animals is better going to Murchison Falls. We went with the school where we are volunteering. The man who organize it all, was a shameless. Anyway, once we arrived the park, we decided to pay for us (volunteers) and the kids. One guy he told us where to go to see the animals. Our organizator refused to pay, so we decided let him in the office meanwhile. But then they let him go for free. I paid a guide. She started talking in local language with our organizator and finally we didn’t even get inside the reserve. We just go to a Salty Lake which you can go for free. The guide she told us that we were inside, but after they told us at the office that we didn’t. So it was a lie. And when we asked for the animala she just told us that if we want to see them, we should go to Murchison Falls. Arriving the office, also the woman there was saying that we got inside. Just the guy, the militar guy, he told us that we didn’t. He was the only honest, but he should have never go our organizator for free. And the guide? She cheated us. It is a shame being an...