Queen Elizabeth for a first safari

Queen Elizabeth is a good choice for a first safari.

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 a first safari?

• 2–3 days are enough for a good experience.

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 cultural visits.

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 a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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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.