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Savannah game drives
Kazinga Channel boat safaris
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Queen Elizabeth
Classic wildlife, crater lakes and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel beneath the Rwenzoris.
Plan Your Queen Elizabeth JourneyCountryUganda
Best timeJune – September
Recommended stay2–3 nights
GatewayEntebbe / Kasese
Ideal forWildlife · Boating · Birding
Queen Elizabeth · UgandaThe DestinationQueen Elizabeth,
Classic wildlife, crater lakes and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel beneath the Rwenzoris.
Queen Elizabeth,
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Classic wildlife, crater lakes and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel beneath the Rwenzoris.Queen Elizabeth National Park brings together open savannah, volcanic craters, wetlands and forest. Boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel pass dense gatherings of hippos and birds, while Ishasha's fig trees are famed for their tree-climbing lions.
We match the right camp, guide and pace to the season, then connect your stay smoothly with the rest of Uganda.
- Country
- Uganda
- Best time
- June – September
- Ideal for
- Wildlife · Boating · Birding
Signature Experiences
Each day is shaped around the landscape, wildlife and character that make Queen Elizabeth distinct.
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Kazinga Channel cruises
Ishasha tree-climbing lions
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Crater exploration
Crater-lake scenery
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Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee walks
Extraordinary bird diversity
Why Travel Here
What Makes Queen Elizabeth Special
Classic wildlife, crater lakes and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel beneath the Rwenzoris. We will design your time here around the encounters that matter most to you.
Start planning- 01Kazinga Channel boat safaris
- 02Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- 03Crater-lake scenery
- 04Extraordinary bird diversity
Seasons in Queen Elizabeth
These are useful regional patterns. Conditions vary each year, so we will advise on timing for the wildlife, activities and atmosphere you want.
Drier Months
Comfortable trekking conditions and excellent primate and wildlife viewing.
Short Dry Season
Another rewarding window for forest trekking and classic safari regions.
Green Season
Rainier trails, rich forest colour and superb birding with fewer visitors.
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