Queen Elizabeth National Park
Why we like it
Superb game viewing and birdlife; Tree-climbing lions; Primate species
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 1,978 km² |
| Reserve Type: | National Park |
| Big 5: | No |
| Specialist Specie: | Tree-Climbing Lions |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Kasese |
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha Wilderness Camp offers quality accommodation in the unspoilt, remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions. It’s an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wilderness. The camp is next to the Ntungwe River, nestled under shady trees. Each of the ten spacious canvas rooms is comfortably furnished and boasts a large…
Tours and Activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park
6-day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
This comprehensive safari tour takes you through two of Uganda's most exciting national parks- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. In Bwindi, you will have the opportunity to track and interact with endangered mountain gorillas- a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will embark on game drives, and have a chance to spot a…
7-day Uganda Primate Tour
The best Uganda primate tour for those with time constraints, Safari Index's 7 Day Uganda Primate Tour is the perfect solution. Do a lot in a short period of time with highlights including visiting 3 of Uganda's premier national parks (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibali Forest and Queen Elizabeth) in search of gorillas, chimpanzees and Africa's traditional big game species. One…
Affordable Gorilla Encounter Overland Tour
Although the gorilla trekking is the main focus of this popular overland camping tour, there is also chimpanzee trekking, boat cruising, pygmy visits, orphanage visits, bird-watching and other activities to keep you entertained. The tour departs from Uganda's capital Kampala before travelling down to Lake Bunyonyi with its dramatic island scattered views. After this its time to search for the…
Lookout for
Uganda Kob
Sitatunga
Topi
Giant Forest Hog
Colobus Monkey
Chimpanzee
Elephant
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Spotted Hyena
Buffalo
Waterbuck
Warthog
Baboon
Key Species
MAMMALS
Chimpanzee
Lion
Buffalo
BRIDS
African Skimmer
Pink-backed Pelican
Papyrus Canary
Shoebill
Martial Eagle
Palm-nut Vulture
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Three-horned Chameleon
TREES
Acacia sp
Wild Fig
HABITAT TYPES
Grassland
Acacia Woodland
Lake
Swamp Vegetation
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 8 |
| Mammals: | 9 |
| Birds: | 9 |
| Reptiles: | 8 |
| Trees: | 8 |
