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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Size
1978.00
Best Time to Visit
January to February and June to September (Dry Seasons providing optimal game viewing, short savannah grass, and easy trail navigation)
Peak Season
June to August and December to February
From (per day)
USD $250 – $850 Per Person / Day (Varies by accommodation choice, vehicle type, and inclusion of experiential activities like lion tracking or chimp trekking)
Entry Fees
◆USD $40 per adult / USD $20 per child (5–15 years; 24-hour single entry) ◆USD $30 per adult / USD $10 per child
◆UGX 20,000 per adult / UGX 5,000 per child ◆Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: USD $30 (FNR) / UGX 30,000 (EAC); Kyambura Chimp Tracking: USD $50 (FNR) / UGX 30,000 (EAC)
◆UGX 100,000 for local tour vehicles; USD $150 for foreign-registered vehicles
Overview

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda's premier safari destinations and a spectacular showcase of the country's extraordinary ecological diversity. Stretching across 1,978 square kilometres in western Uganda, the park combines open savannah, acacia woodland, wetlands, crater lakes, tropical forests and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel beneath the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Established in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed in 1954 following a visit by Queen Elizabeth II, the park has become one of Uganda's most celebrated wildlife destinations. It supports more than 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species, making it particularly rewarding for both classic game viewing and birdwatching.

The park's most iconic experiences include game drives across the Kasenyi Plains, boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel and chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge. Further south, the remote Ishasha sector is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, while the volcanic crater landscapes provide some of the most distinctive scenery in western Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is more than a wildlife destination. Its communities, cultural heritage, wetlands, forests and conservation landscapes create an immersive safari experience that combines wildlife, scenery and local culture in one remarkable destination.

Famous For
◆Lion (Including Tree-Climbing Lions) ◆African Elephant
◆Cape Buffalo ◆Hippo
◆Chimpanzee ◆Leopard
◆Uganda Kob ◆Nile Crocodile
Activities
◆Game Drives ◆Kazinga Channel Boat Cruises
◆Chimpanzee Tracking In Kyambura Gorge ◆Lion Tracking Experience
◆Bird Watching ◆Nature & Forest Walks
Where to Stay
Elephant Hab Lodge
Elephant Hab Lodge
Luxury Safari Lodge · 4 stars
Elephant Hab Lodge is a stylish safari lodge overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering spacious private cottages, an infinity pool...
Aardvark Safari Lodge
Aardvark Safari Lodge
Mid-range Safari Lodge · 3 stars
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a charming mid-range safari lodge near the Kazinga Channel in western Uganda, offering spacious cottages, panoramic...
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