Queen Elizabeth

Kazinga National Park was founded in 1952 by combining the Lake George and Lake Edward Game Reserves. In 1954 the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, visited the park and Uganda, being a British colony, renamed it Queen Elizabeth National Park to commemorate the visit. 

Located in the southwestern region of Uganda, on the border with DRC, Queen Elizabeth National Park covers over 1,978 square kilometres and is known for its abundant wildlife, including African elephant, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, hippopotamus, topi, waterbuck, warthog, giant forest hog, Nile crocodile, leopard, spotted hyena, chimpanzee and lion. Overall, the park is home to 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species. It is however most popular for being the home of the tree-climbing lions that perch up in trees waiting to ambush unsuspecting herds of herbivores grazing from below. 

The park’s game drive is therefore sought after to track these magnificent beasts. On the game drive, you will get the chance to see the tree-climbing lions, and also participate in the radiator collar-wearing lion tracking done in the depths of the Kasenyi plains. The park is also a bird-watching haven. Most of the birds can be viewed along the Kazinga boat cruise; birds like the cormorants, the kingfishers the black Bee-eaters, the flycatchers, and the majestic African fish eagle among the rest.

Also, take part in guided nature walks to see the jagged Rwenzori ranges, the rich diverse vegetation and volcanic craters. Interact with the local community of the Basongora, Banyabindi and Bakonzo by participating in activities like fishing, boat racing, sport fishing, and craft-making for a souvenir to carry back home.