Stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park

Founded in 1954, Queen Elizabeth National Park was devastated during the Tanzanian-Ugandan War and was the target of heavy hunting. Its animal populations are still being rebuilt after nearly twenty years.

Its high plains, woods, and lakes consequently continue to be severely underutilized. Marked by historic volcanic craters and disregarded by the aptly named Mountains of the Moon, this diverse and rich environment is home to more than 600 species of birds and about 100 kinds of mammals.

The world’s greatest number of hippos is reportedly found in the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward. Of particular interest to birdwatchers is the shoebill stork.

The tuskless elephants of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an evolutionary reaction to years of hunting, the strong chimpanzee populations of Kyamburu Gorge, and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, located in the south, are some of the other main draws.

Fresh and varied, it’s a great park. Excellently cared for, immaculately maintained, and including one of Uganda’s finest examples of contemporary lodges at Mweya Lodge, Queen Elizabeth would appeal to visitors seeking a magnificent yet untamed environment.

The optimum time to visit the Park is between June and September, and it is currently twinned with Queen Elizabeth Country Park in the UK.

Accommodations in this area are listed below.

• Kyambura Gorge Lodge
• Uganda—Ishasha—Nature Reserve—Aerial
• Ishasha Wilderness Camp