Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best season

January to February and June to September (best for wildlife viewing and game drives)

Climate

Warm tropical climate with both dry and wet seasons.

Region

West

Type

National Park

Overview

What you'll find.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations, known for its diverse ecosystems, scenic landscapes, crater lakes, savannah grasslands, and rich wildlife. The park offers exciting game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee tracking, and unforgettable views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

History

Background.

The park was established in 1952 and was originally called Kazinga National Park. It was later renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II following her visit to Uganda in 1954.

Wildlife · 12

01African Elephant

02African Buffalo

03Lion

04Leopard

05Hippopotamus

06Common Chimpanzee

07Warthog

08Spotted Hyena

09Black-and-white Colobus

10Olive Baboon

11Vervet Monkey

12Giraffe

Attractions · 08

01Safari drive

02Bird watching

03Nature walk

04Nature photography

05Crater lake hike

06Conservation tour

07Panoramic lookout

08Sunset viewing

Location

On the map.

Coordinates0.28° S · 29.96° E

LocationWestern Uganda

ClimateWarm tropical climate with both dry and wet seasons.

Best seasonJanuary to February and June to September (best for wildlife viewing and game drives)

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Key facts

In numbers.

01One of Uganda’s most visited national parks

02Famous for rare tree-climbing lions

03Home to the Kazinga Channel, rich in wildlife

04Has one of the highest bird species counts in Africa

05Covers savannah, wetlands, forests, and crater lakes

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