Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most diverse safari destinations, combining savannah, wetlands, crater lakes, forests, and the Kazinga Channel. Visitors come for game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, birdwatching, and the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Overview
Why visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
Choose Queen Elizabeth for variety: classic savannah wildlife, crater scenery, water-based safari moments, and strong links to chimpanzees and gorillas in western Uganda.
Best experiences
- Game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Ishasha tree-climbing lion viewing
- Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee tracking
- Birdwatching
- Crater lake scenery
- Community experiences
Wildlife and attractions
- Kazinga Channel wildlife concentrations
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Crater lakes, wetlands, savannah, and forest habitats
- Birdlife, big game, and chimpanzee extensions