Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda’s most popular savanna park, renowned for its stunning biodiversity, diverse landscapes ( savannah, lakes, forests, wetlands), and unique wildlife, including famous tree-climbing lions, chimps in Kyambura Gorge, and boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel. Located in the Western Rift Valley, it’s a premier destination for classic safaris, offering over 95 mammal species and 600 bird species, plus cultural experiences and equator crossings.
Key Features & Highlights:
Diverse Ecosystems: Features savannas, tropical forests (Maramagambo), wetlands, and crater lakes (like Katwe).
Iconic Wildlife: Home to elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopards, chimps, and the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Kazinga Channel: A natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward, famous for boat trips with abundant hippos and birds.
Chimpanzee Tracking: Possible in the Kyambura Gorge, a tropical forest setting.
Equator Monument: A spot where visitors can stand in both hemispheres at once.
Birdlife: Over 600 bird species make it a birdwatcher’s paradise.
