Queen Elizabeth in October

October is outside the preferred season for Queen Elizabeth; most visitors choose June to September and December to February.

Weather in Queen Elizabeth in October

Average highs in October are around 29°C, dropping to about 16°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in October

Rainy months; some tracks in the Ishasha sector become difficult.

Experience quality this month is 3 out of 5, and visitor levels are quiet. The best period overall is June to September and December to February.

What to pack

• neutral-coloured layers
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Queen Elizabeth through the year

Other good choices in October

• Chobe Botswana
• Etosha Namibia
• Hwange Zimbabwe
• Lower Zambezi Zambia
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Nyerere Tanzania

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No trips are listed for this destination yet. Send a request and we will check with providers.

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