Place · Western
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most visited park: savanna, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel beneath the Rwenzori Mountains.
Mweya, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Overview
- Area
- 1,978 km²
- Altitude
- 910 m (Lake Edward) to 1,350 m (Katwe craters)
- Location
- Kasese District
Why visit
Set against the Rwenzori Mountains, the park spans savanna, wetlands, forest and dozens of volcanic craters. It was established in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later after a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.
When to visit
Uganda Wildlife Authority says Queen Elizabeth National Park can be visited all year round. This is year-round park guidance, not a wildlife-sighting or road-condition forecast.
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Things to do
What happens
Boat cruises on the 40 km Kazinga Channel pass hippos, crocodiles, elephants and waterbirds. The Ishasha sector is known for tree-climbing lions. Kyambura Gorge, the Valley of Apes, has guided chimpanzee treks, and the Katwe explosion craters give views over Lake Edward and the Rwenzoris.
Getting there
Getting there
About 410 km west of Kampala, at least 7 to 8 hours by road. Scheduled or charter flights serve the Kasese, Mweya and Kihihi airstrips.
Before you go
Good to know
Check current boat schedules and gate times with UWA before travelling.
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