Bird watching and Nature Walks
Explore Queen Elizabeth NP's unique savanna and forest ecosystems on guided walks, spotting rare bird species and smaller wildlife. Perfect for photography...
Explore activity →About Queen Elizabeth
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy game drives, birdwatching, Kazinga Channel boat cruises, and chimpanzee encounters at Kyambura Gorge.
Plan your visit
Best time to visitJune-September, December-February (dry seasons)
Average temperature22.1°C
Weather notesUganda has two dry seasons (Dec-Feb, Jun-Sep) and two wet seasons (Mar-May, Oct-Nov)
Where it is in Uganda
Experiences in Queen Elizabeth
Boat cruise along the Kazinga channel
The ultimate safari boat trip! Cruise the Kazinga Channel in QENP, spotting hundreds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and thousands of migratory and water birds...
Explore activity →Chimp tracking (Kyambura Gorge)
Track and observe habituated chimpanzees in the unique, sunken forest of the Kyambura Gorge (QENP). This trek is guided by expert rangers and rewards you...
Explore activity →Experiencial Lion Tracking
Experiential Lion Tracking (QENP): Track lions in the wild with expert UWA researchers and guides (QENP). Observe hunting, pride dynamics, and savanna...
Explore activity →Game drive (Afternoon)
Spot abundant wildlife (kob, elephant) during an afternoon safari drive in Queen Elizabeth NP. Perfect for capturing dramatic photos as the light softens...
Explore activity →Game drive (Morning)
Enjoy an early morning game drive in QENP to catch active wildlife at sunrise. Observe the park's predators (lions, leopards) and large herds of grazing...
Explore activity →Game drive (Nocturnal)
Experience the thrill of a night safari in Queen Elizabeth NP. Use spotlights to search for nocturnal animals like the bush baby, genet, and leopard, guided...
Explore activity →Mongoose
Observe agile mongooses (like Banded Mongoose) in their natural habitat during guided morning walks or safaris in QENP. Learn about their social structure...
Explore activity →One day retreat (Overnight stay)
Enjoy a full-day wellness retreat in the savanna of Queen Elizabeth NP, featuring relaxing walks and fresh meals. Add an optional overnight stay for...
Explore activity →Nearby accommodation in Queen Elizabeth
Elephant Plains Lodge
A stunning luxury lodge on an escarpment in Queen Elizabeth NP. Offers panoramic views of Lake Kikorongo from its infinity pool. Prime base for game drives...
Double/Twin, Single · 2 room options
Honey Bear Bush Camp
An exclusive, classic luxury tented camp in the Kyambura Game Reserve (QENP). One of only two lodges in the reserve, it offers total privacy, stunning...
Double/Twin, Single · 2 room options
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Strategically located on the Equator in QENP, offering views of Lake George, Lake Edward, and the Kazinga Channel. This eco-lodge provides a range of...
Double/Twin, Single, Triple · 7 room options
Mweya Safari Lodge
A sprawling, iconic luxury lodge situated on the Mweya Peninsula in QENP, overlooking the Kazinga Channel. Offers a pool, spa, and a wide range of...
Double/Twin, Single, Triple · 10 room options
The Bush Lodge
A high-value, eco-friendly tented camp located on the border of Queen Elizabeth NP near the Kazinga Channel. Offers a mix of self-contained tents and...
Double/Twin, Single, Triple · 7 room options
Safari packages featuring Queen Elizabeth
The Ultimate Primate
The ultimate trek through the Pearl. Track mountain gorillas, playful chimpanzees, and rare golden monkeys across iconic forests. A deep dive into primate...
View package →Uganda Ultimate Wildlife & Gorilla Trail
Explore Murchison Falls, chimp trekking in Kibale, game drives in Queen Elizabeth, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and wildlife encounters at Lake...
View package →Ultimate Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari
Experience the ultimate 14-day Uganda safari! Track chimps in Kibale Forest, see tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth NP, and explore the remote wild of...
View package →Bwindi Buhoma Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Highlights
Experience Bwindi’s Buhoma sector with unforgettable gorilla trekking, then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic game drives and a Kazinga...
View package →Uganda Triple Primate + Queen Elizabeth Classic.
Golden monkey tracking, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Kibale chimpanzee trekking, with a Lake Bunyonyi break in the journey—plus Queen Elizabeth National Park...
View package →Uganda Wildlife, Chimpanzee Tracking & Remote Savannah Safari
Discover the Pearl of Africa on a premier 14-day Uganda safari. Experience chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, spot tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, and...
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