Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most visited park spanning the equator — famous for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, Kazinga Channel boat safaris, and crater lake landscapes.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
June to September and December to February for dry season. The Kazinga Channel boat safari is rewarding year-round. Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha are best spotted in the dry season when fig trees are fruiting.
Budget Guide
Park fees $40/adult/day. Budget lodges from $40-100/night. Mid-range $100-300/night. Luxury $300-800/night. Kazinga Channel boat trip $30/person. Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura $50/person. Ishasha sector lodges $80-500/night.
Getting There
6-7 hours by road from Kampala via Fort Portal. Charter flights to Kasese or Mweya airstrip (1.5 hours from Entebbe). Often combined with Bwindi (3-4 hours south) and Kibale Forest (2 hours north).
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