Queen Elizabeth National Park

Western Uganda (Kasese District), Uganda

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Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda, including parts of Kasese District, is one of the country’s most famous and biodiverse wildlife reserves.

Covering a landscape of savannas, forests, wetlands, lakes, and volcanic crater fields, the park is set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, leopards, chimpanzees, and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector.

The park is also renowned for the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward and attracts large concentrations of animals and birds along its shores. With more than 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species, Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s premier safari destinations, offering exceptional wildlife viewing, boat cruises, birdwatching, and cultural experiences.