Queen Elizabeth with Bwindi
The two are often combined in one western Uganda trip. Ask us about the driving between them.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Savanna, Crater Lakes and the Kazinga Channel
A varied park in western Uganda, running between Lake George and Lake Edward. The Kazinga Channel connects the two lakes and draws animals to its banks, and boat trips run along it.
What You'll See
Who Lives Here
Elephant
Seen across the savanna and along the channel.
Hippo
Large numbers live in the Kazinga Channel and the lakes.
Lion
The Ishasha sector is known for lions that sometimes rest in fig trees.
Buffalo & Uganda Kob
Common on the open plains.
Birdlife
More than 600 species have been recorded.
The Landscape
Ground That Shapes the Light
Open savanna, crater lakes, forest patches and wetlands, with the Rwenzori mountains visible to the north on clear days.
Best Season
June to August, and December to February
Drier months make driving easier. The park has wildlife all year.
Weather
What to Pack For
- Dry
- Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb
- 18–30°C
- Warm and mostly dry.
- Wet
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- 18–29°C
- Frequent showers. Tracks can get muddy.
Find Your Bearings
Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Map
Select any point to see where else the ground leads.
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Murchison Falls
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