Uganda’s Most Diverse Safari Destination

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Where the Savannah Meets the Water

Why Visit

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most diverse safari destination, where sprawling savannahs, sparkling crater lakes, lush forests, wetlands, and the famous Kazinga Channel come together to create one of East Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Covering approximately 1,978 square kilometres in western Uganda, the park is home to more than 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species, making it one of Africa’s premier wildlife and birdwatching destinations.

Renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector, unforgettable boat safaris along the Kazinga Channel, and breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an exceptional blend of wildlife, scenery, and authentic safari experiences. Whether you’re searching for the Big Four, photographing elephants at sunset, or cruising beside hundreds of hippos, every moment reveals a different side of Uganda’s natural beauty.

Tree-Climbing Lions

One of the park's most iconic attractions is the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector. Unlike most lions that rest on the ground.

Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, the Kazinga Channel offers one of Uganda's finest wildlife viewing experiences.

Wildlife Diversity

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most biodiverse savannah park, home to over 95 mammal species and more than 600 bird species.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Hidden within the park lies Kyambura Gorge, a dramatic forested valley often referred to as the "Valley of Apes."

Top Things To Do

Game Drives

Explore the Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha Sector on guided game drives in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes and many other wildlife species.

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, where one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos shares the water with enormous Nile crocodiles and hundreds of water birds while elephants and buffaloes gather along the shoreline.

Tree-Climbing Lions

Visit the remote Ishasha Sector to search for the park's famous tree-climbing lions resting high in giant fig trees a wildlife spectacle unique to this region.

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bird Watching

Discover Kyambura Gorge, often called the "Valley of Apes," where guided treks offer the chance to encounter habituated chimpanzees , and explore diverse habitats with experienced guides to spot some of East Africa's most sought-after bird species throughout the year.