Queen Elizabeth National Park, nestled in Uganda’s Western Rift Valley between Lakes Edward and George, spans nearly 2,000 km² and is renowned for its astounding biodiversity.

Straddling the equator beneath the Rwenzori Mountains, the park offers a remarkable mix of savanna grasslands, rainforests, wetlands, volcanic craters, and the iconic Kazinga Channel—a waterway famed for its massive gatherings of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and Nile crocodiles.

Wildlife highlights include:

• 95+ mammal species, with elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, Uganda kob, and chimpanzees 

• The rare tree‑climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector lounging in fig trees

• Ten primate species, including chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge and Maramagambo Forest 

• Over 600 bird species—from African fish eagles and shoebills to pelicans and kingfishers 

Popular activities: wildlife and night game drives, boat cruises on Kazinga Channel, chimp tracking, crater hikes, forest walks, birdwatching, cultural visits, and conservation-focused lion tracking.

Established in 1952 (originally as Kazinga), the park was renamed two years later to honor Queen Elizabeth II. It remains Uganda’s most visited park, offering an unforgettable wildlife encounter and cultural immersion just a few hours from Kampala or by charter flight.

Queen Elizabeth National Park truly lives up to its name as a “Medley of Wonders”—an essential destination for any safari-goer exploring Uganda.