Queen Elizabeth for photographers

Queen Elizabeth is a good choice for photographers.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda combines savannah, lakes, forest and volcanic craters. It is one of Uganda's most varied parks for birds and mammals.

Why Queen Elizabeth for photographers?

• Chances to photograph lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and hippos.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

What awaits you in Queen Elizabeth

• Kazinga Channel boat trip between Lakes Edward and George
• Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• More than 600 bird species
• Straddles the equator with the Rwenzori Mountains as backdrop

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas and chimpanzees.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. In Kasese District about 410 km west of Kampala; the drive takes at least 7-8 hours. Flights from Entebbe serve Kasese, Mweya or Kihihi (for Ishasha) airstrips.

Activities that fit

game drives, boat safaris and birdwatching.

When to go

The best period overall is June to September and December to February.

The drier periods and the best time for game drives and viewing along the Kazinga Channel.

Other destinations for photographers

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Tarangire Tanzania

Full Queen Elizabeth guideBest safaris for photographers

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Sources: Uganda Wildlife Authority - Queen Elizabeth National Park · Climates to Travel - Uganda (Kasese normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.