Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park it is located in south western Uganda in Kasese district covering the total area of about 1978square kilometres, it was gazetted in 1952 by Uganda wildlife authority. Queen Elizabeth national park was called Kazinga before re naming it to Queen Elizabeth national park after the visit of Queen Elizabeth’ll. The park is spectacular offering quiet number of Uganda safari activities to travellers, Queen Elizabeth national park is a home to the big 4 animals and others animals with over 700 bird species, and these are some of the animals to be spotted these include, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, bushbucks’ warthogs to mention but a few.
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Queen Elizabeth national park is in south western Uganda in Kasese district and it is the second biggest park in Uganda with the big four animals such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards.
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Activities to Do in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the oldest parks in Uganda and it was first protected as a reserve in 1920 and later it was gazetted as national park called kazinga channel national park in 1952, but after two years it was renamed as Queen Elizabeth national park after the visit of Queen Elizabeth’ll of the United Kingdom.
Game viewing:
This is one of the parks in Uganda with rare animals like lion trucking which is not done in any Other national park, game viewing gives u an opportunity to see animals that you have been yarning for like large herds of elephants, hippos, buffaloes leopards lions and if it is a night game drive you will be able to see hyenas also, the game drives take place in shifts in the morning and afternoon so you can decide depending on the interests you have and what you want to see, but the morning game drives are the best because you will be able to se all types of animals.
Boat cruise at Kazinga channel:
Visitors who come to queen Elizabeth national park they cant leave minus visiting the channel because ,taking a boat cruise at Kazinga channel gives you an opportunity to see a clear view of the park and visiting the Kazinga fishing village, also Kazinga channel will also give you a chance to see variety of birds like African skimmer, African fish eagle, Africana jacana, yellow-billed stork, great white pelicans and many others but one will be able to also see hippos in water, crocodiles sunbathing on the shores of the channel.
Birding:
Queen Elizabeth national park is a birders haven with about 700 bird species recorded in the park and these are some of the birds you can see during the birding safari tour in Uganda, hadada ibis, African skimmer, black bee-eater, great blue turaco, fish eagle, papyrus Gonolek and flamingos which are seasonal because they are migrants.
Chimpanzee trucking:
Chimpanzee trucking in queen Elizabeth national park takes place in Kyambura gorge which is located with in the park and the trucking takes place in the morning and evening and it is about two hours after you will be given 1 hour to spend it with the chimpanzee.
Cultural and community encounters:
A cultural visit to African communities is such a memorable experience to do while on Uganda wildlife safari tour in Uganda, you may choose visit Katwe salt mines and see how locals are mining salt or visiting the kasoga community experience project, where the community people will share with you the experience of staying with in the park and the challenges they are facing plus their way of life.
Nature walks:
The nature walks always take place in mweya peninsula, by the help of the guide. And during these nature walks you will have a chance to do birding, and views across Kazinga channel and lake Edward, also some animals during nature walks are spotted like waterbucks, buffaloes, and also trucking the Mangoose. And some nature walks extend up to Kyambura forest.
Lion trucking experience:
Lion it is only done in Queen Elizabeth national park, most travellers during their safari in Africa love to see lions and for better views one needs to visit queen Elizabeth national park because it has climbing which are the most attractive in lshasha sector and non climbing ones in Kasenyi plains. So, to avoid driving off trucks you need to move with the researcher because researchers have truckers and can easily locate where they are, because some the lions in the group have radio collars.
Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the oldest parks in Uganda and it was first protected as a reserve in 1920 and later it was gazetted as national park called kazinga channel national park in 1952, but after two years it was renamed as Queen Elizabeth national park after the visit of Queen Elizabeth’ll of the United Kingdom.
Crater lakes:
Most of the crater lakes are located in queen Elizabeth national park like nyamunuka that that has smelly water but attractive, then lake which commonly known for the sea salt and it is the only lake in Uganda where we can that salt so it attracts large number because it is mined locally. Those are some of the attractions in queen Elizabeth national park
Birds:
Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the best areas for bird watching with over 605 bird species recorded in the park. And bird watching in queen Elizabeth national park can best be done at kazinga channel, kyambura gorge, and on some of the crater lakes lake munyanyange, and lake nyamunuka where you can find the migratory birds some of the birds spotted include hadada ibis, white pelicans, cattle egrets, gray crowned crane, martial eagle, papyrus gonolek, and the flamingoes that are seasonal.
Animals:
Queen Elizabeth national park has over 96 mammal species which are one if the main attractions, queen Elizabeth national park being the second biggest national park it has also has the big four animals, the lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes and other animals include warthogs, hippos, bushbucks, water bucks and others.
How to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park can be accessed by either road or air,
By road : There are two routes from Kampala via Masaka to Bushenyi then Kasese, or from Kampala via fort portal to Kasese. And it is 5 to 7 hours to reach.
By air : Those who are not willing to travel for long distances can use the air means from Kampala to mweya airstrip then transfer to the lodge with the car.
Where to Stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park
During your wildlife safari tour in Queen Elizabeth national park, you will need to have quality time at a very good lodge, and queen Elizabeth national park there is a variety of accommodation from luxury to budget range and these include lshasha wilderness camp in inshasha sector, mweya safari lodge, Kyambura gorge lodge, buffalo lodge, twin lakes lodge, those are some of the lodges where you will receive a special treat and stay, though there are many other many lodges.
Mweya safari lodge
The lodge offers you a greater view of the park since it is located in the heart of queen Elizabeth national park, surrounded by Rwenzori mountains and kazinga channel. Mweya safari lodge it is a luxury accommodation with 32 standard rooms and two suits plus a swimming pool.
Kyambura gorge
It is located in the northern side of the park, and it has 8 accommodation Bandas built with grass giving African looks, and this lodge is best for those tourists who are going to truck chimpanzee.
Ishasha wilderness camp
It is located in the southern part of the park and it best gives wilderness experience, especially visitors interested in seeing tree climbing lions this is the best lodge where they can sleep and see those lions and other animals like the Topis.
Ihamba lodge
Ihamba lakeside safari lodge is found on the shores of lake gorge in queen Elizabeth national park, the lodge has over 10 rooms each having WIFI there is a swimming pool outside for those that wish to relax after a long day.
Engiri game lodge
This lodge welcomes any kind of a travelers on Uganda wildlife tour because it has various accommodation choices, like the family cottages, budget double rooms, tents and camping rooms. And others like kabatoro guest house, Irungu Forest safari lodge, Simba safari camp, mweya hostel, kazinga channel view resort and many others.
Best Time Visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park can be visited any time of the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of July to September, then December to February, during these months the park is dry and the vegetation is short allowing easy view of the wildlife and easy access to the park. Though those interested in birding can visit during the rainy season because it is the ideal for birds, it is when birds are breeding. In conclusion from lion trucking, game drives, boat cruise, birding. Queen Elizabeth national park offers a spectrum of experience, choose your adventure and explore this extra ordinary ecosystem and create unforgettable memories in Uganda the pearl of Africa. As you experience the wonder and magic of the African wilderness, let African vacation Safaris help you to organise the tours and activities to do while you are in queen Elizabeth national park reach out to us for more information about Uganda or queen Elizabeth national park.
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