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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth is the savannah park most Uganda trips add after the gorillas: a boat on the Kazinga Channel and a game drive.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris in Uganda
Offering sensational bird watching & river cruises, Uganda's most diverse park is also home to elephants, chimpanzees & tree-climbing lions.
From savannah to crater lakes, discover Queen Elizabeth’s wonders
With all the attention focused on gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, it’s easy to forget that a Uganda safari can include classic savannah experiences too. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s premier game viewing destination and one of the most biologically diverse parks in the world, not least thanks to its mind-boggling bird list of 610 species (more than the entire British Isles!).
Uganda’s most diverse and scenic wildlife sanctuary
Located in south-west Uganda, the park’s famous tree-climbing lions are its undisputed wildlife stars but visitors on a Queen Elizabeth National Park safari can also expect to see elephants, hippo, crocodiles, buffalo and plenty of antelope species.
But the park’s real reward lies in its ability to offer a diverse range of safari activities. A boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel is almost obligatory, given the rewarding game viewing and bird watching en route, while Kyambura Gorge offers a green sliver of forest to explore, home to chimpanzees and other primates. On-foot chimp tracking through the forest is available twice a day and makes a wonderful contrast with the savannah game viewing in the rest of the park.
Where to Stay
Popular and accessible, Queen Elizabeth National Park is on many Uganda safari itineraries and combines easily with gorilla trekking in nearby Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. There’s a wide variety of accommodation, from family-friendly lodges to secluded tented camps, and activities range from game drives and boat cruises to professionally guided nature walks, chimp treks and sensational bird watching.
Ready for an unforgettable wildlife adventure? Enquire now to plan your Queen Elizabeth National Park safari, getting expert help with itineraries, lodges, and trip preparation to see tree-climbing lions and more.
What travellers most enjoyed about Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bird watching
Sunset cruises and boating
Walking safaris
Wildlife and safari
Where to go
- The baseA lodge at Mweya or in Ishasha, depending on whether you want the channel or the fig-tree lions.
- The pairingBwindi for the trek. Sleep near the sector you will use, and do not cross the park on the morning of a gorilla day.
When to go
When to go
June to September and December to February are drier. The channel trip runs in the wet too.
Travel advice
Before you travel
The park is malarial. The road from Bwindi is slow. Build the hours in.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Tours & Safaris
If you’re looking for a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, look no further. Our range of Queen Elizabeth National Park tours and safaris embraces a destination that is not just Uganda’s most accessible savannah park but one of the world’s most bio-diverse conservation areas.
Usually part of an itinerary that includes Uganda’s other top experiences such as gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest or chimp tracking in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park can be visited as a stand-alone destination as well – especially if your focus is on bird watching. The park offers a variety of accommodation options ranging from family-friendly lodges to intimate tented camps, each offering a range of safari activities.
Browse our recommended tours and safaris or simply contact us for a tailor-made itinerary.
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Popular tours and safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
From KSh468,722 pps
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Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
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From KSh733,596 to KSh958,219 pps
Adventurer Uganda's Fly-In Gorilla Trek
5 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
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7-Day Uganda Community & Conservation Safari7 daysHighlights
A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit. A visit with a local community.
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From KSh1,047,809 to KSh1,548,991 pps
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Serengeti, Crater & Gorillas
9 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
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Game drives set around the month you travel.
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A guided forest walk to look for chimpanzees. A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Camps & Lodges
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park ranges from tucked-away tented camps to hotel-style family lodges. If you’re looking for an adventure in Uganda’s most accessible big game destination, our selection of Queen Elizabeth National Park accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Uganda safari so much simpler.
Browse our selected accommodation or simply contact one of our African Safari Experts for advice on the right lodge or camp for your requirements.
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Costs
Queen Elizabeth is the smaller line next to a gorilla permit. Park fees and the boat belong on the quote.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.