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Queen Elizabeth National Park has an incredible variety of landscapes, from savannas and wetlands to crater lakes. One of the most fascinating attractions is the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, a rare phenomenon worldwide. A boat trip on the Kazinga Channel allows for spectacular sightings of elephants, buffaloes, and one of the world's highest concentrations of hippos. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 600 recorded species. The natural setting with the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains in the background is wide-open. Visitors can stay in luxury lodges or simple camps. The best time for safaris is during the dry seasons (January-February and June-August). The park is easily accessible by road from Kampala or Kasese.

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Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Jun, Jul.

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Rain mm6467123123108646210012214013988

Geography

Coordinates
-0.13722, 30.04111

Facts

  • Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
  • Kazinga Channel boat safaris
  • Over 600 bird species
  • Views of the Rwenzori Mountains
  • Numerous volcanic crater lakes
  • Uganda's second-largest park
  • Equator passes through the park
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge

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Notable places around

Queen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park15 km · SWExplore →
Lake GeorgeLake George16 km · NExplore →
Lake EdwardLake Edward17 km · SWExplore →
KatweKatwe17 km · WExplore →
KaseseKasese36 km · NExplore →
BuhwejuBuhweju37 km · SEExplore →
Kilembe Copper MinesKilembe Copper Mines38 km · NExplore →
BushenyiBushenyi47 km · SExplore →

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Sights in the town Queen Elizabeth National Park (1)

Boat rides📍 landmark

A popular aquatic attraction offering guided safaris along the waterways of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Frequently asked questions

Queen Elizabeth National Park: where is it located?
Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in Uganda.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Jun, Jul.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: why is it worth visiting?
Queen Elizabeth National Park has an incredible variety of landscapes, from savannas and wetlands to crater lakes.
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Kasese — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Kasese
Kasese is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
Katwe — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Katwe
A historic salt-mining village on a crater lake within Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its traditional salt extraction.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' offer snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and unique Afro-alpine flora right at the equator.
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Buhweju
Buhweju is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
Bushenyi — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Bushenyi
Bushenyi is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
Ibanda — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Ibanda
Ibanda is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
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Kamwenge
Kamwenge is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
Virunga National Park — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest national park, famous for its incredible biodiversity and endangered mountain gorillas.
Rukungiri — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Rukungiri
Rukungiri is a significant city in Uganda, known for its vibrant culture and economic importance in the region.
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Kibale National Park
The most important protected area for chimpanzees in East Africa, known for its extraordinary density of primates.

Nature

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Katonga River
A river that forms the connection between Lake Victoria and Lake George.
Lake George — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Lake George
A smaller lake connected to Lake Edward via the Kazinga Channel.
Lake Edward — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Lake Edward
A large lake in the western part of the East African Rift.
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Mpanga River
A river in western Uganda that flows through the Kibale region.
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Isasha River
A river forming the border between Uganda and Congo.
Kibale River — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Kibale River
A small river flowing through Kibale National Park.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A significant wildlife area with lions and elephants.
Kilembe Copper Mines — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Kilembe Copper Mines
A historic mining site that was once Uganda's largest copper producer, located at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
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Ishango Archaeological Site
At Ishango on Lake Edward, the famous Ishango bone was found, an over 20,000-year-old mathematical artifact with incised markings.
Hima Cement Factory — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Hima Cement Factory
A major cement plant in western Uganda, supplying the national and regional construction markets.
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Mount Kisinga
A mountain in the area of the Rwenzori foothills.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Known as the 'Mountains of the Moon' with unique flora.
Rwenzori Mountains — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Rwenzori Mountains
An equatorial mountain range also known as the 'Mountains of the Moon'.
Rwenzori Foothills — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Rwenzori Foothills
The lower regions transitioning into the main Rwenzori ridge.