How To Book Uganda Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park 

To Book a Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you need to secure accommodation for your nights in this biosphere reserve. To enjoy the best of this park one needs atleast 3 day in Queen Elizabeth National Park package. Options of accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park tend to run out especially during the peak season and yet they are limited. Queen Elizabeth National Park accommodations vary with category that is luxury, mid-range and basic. Book Now

Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated on the floor of the rift valley bordered by rolling Blue Rwenzori mountains that explode from the plains that runs about sixty miles long and forty wide. The scenic view of Queen Elizabeth National Park is due to mountains beyond boundary.

As a biosphere reserve, Queen Elizabeth National Park is rich with fauna and flora with more than 95 mamma species and over 612 bird species inclusive of Albertine rift endemics. Some of the wild animals living in Queens Elizabeth National Park include lions, leopards, herds of cape buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, giant forest hogs, topis, Uganda kobs, hyenas, mongoose, elephants  to mention but  a few.

A long list of birds find safe haven in the environs of Queen Elizabeth National Park inclusive of African Skimmers, martial eagle, pink backed pelican, lesser and greater flamingos, black rumped button quail, shoebill stork, white winged warbler to mention but a few. 

The diversity of flora and fauna that Queen Elizabeth National Park hosts is supported by a range of habitants some of which includes forest grassland, bushy grassland, Acacia woodland, Lake shore swamp vegetation and much more.

Procedure of Booking A safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Choose dates, the number of days and safari activities you wish to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Note the number of people you hope to travel with on this Uganda Safari for better planning.

Select the category of accommodation you would prefer to use during the Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park that is upmarket, mid-range or basic. You can also do a mix of these categories.

Enquire about the Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park including these details and our safari consultant will get back to you in the shortest time possible.

The position of Queen Elizabeth National Park makes it accessible to various other Uganda Safari activities including gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee trekking, honeymoon destinations in western Uganda and others. To engage in these activities, you can use the help of our safari consultants to offer practical advice on how to include them in your Uganda tour itinerary.

Although there is no limit on the number of visitors to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the accommodations to use during Uganda safari in this park limit the number of visitors. It is best to secure accommodations to use in Queen Elizabeth National Park early as most options run out in advance especially during the pea tourism season which is June to September or December to January

Book activities to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park in advance especially those with limitations like chimpanzee trekking, launch trips and others.

What Activities To Do During Safari In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drives in Queen Eizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is gifted by nature with a number of wild animals enjoying its freebies. Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park are best enjoyed  with an early morning start as they emerge from there overnight hide outs and nocturnals return to day hide outs.

By taking different tracks on the Park like Kasenyi track, you may get the opportunity to spot animals like lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, leopards, topis, hyenas, mongoose and others. A number of birds can also be spotted in Queens National Park during the game drives including the rare Albertine rift endemics.

A game drive through the crater lakes area is mesmerizing with both dry and wet crater lakes dotted on the floor of the rift valley.

Launch Trip On Kazinga Channel In Queen Elizabeth National Park

The launch trip on Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. While sailing on the channel you may get to watch several animals move down the banks of Kazinga channel to quench thirst, several birds flock the banks too, crocodiles and hippos enjoy time in the channel and others. From the launch, you get the best view of the floor of the rift valley and most of its stunning features including the blue rolling Rwenzori ranges.

The launch trip on Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park may take about 3 hours return trip but very scenic.

Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park

More than 605 bird species are registered as residents on Queen Elizabeth National Park. This rich avian life is attributed to the varied habitants in Queen Elizabeth National Park that favor the survival of these birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a magnet to foreign migrant birds that fly from as far as Europe especially during the winter period.

Some of the birds of Queen Elizabeth National Park include Black Rumped Buttonquail, White-winged Warbler, Grey Headed kingfisher, African Harrier Hawk, Red Capped lark, African Wattled Plovers, African open billed Stork, Papyrus Canary, African Skimmers, Verreaux’s Eagle owl and others.

A number of habitants favor the survival of these birds including Maramagambo forest, swampy areas, grasslands and others. The variety of habitats in Queen Elizabeth National Park vary from savannah to wetland to gallery and lowland forest.

The crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park located North of the Katwe road has more chances to spot grassland birds like Croaking Cisticola, Broad tailed Warbler. Raptors in Queen Elizabeth National Park are more common when you take the Baboon cliff and they often pass at eye level.

The papyrus swamps in Queen Elizabeth National Park open more chances to spotting the rare shoebill stork.

Chimpanzee Trekking In Kyambura Gorge Of Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Kyambura Gorge is a 100 meters deep chasm on the floor of the rift valley carved by River Kyambura as it flows towards Kazinga channel. The escarpments of this gorge are forested providing a comfortable habitat for chimpanzees to thrive and other primates.

Two chimpanzee trekking sessions are carried out in Kyambura Gorge that is morning and afternoon and each is led by a ranger guide. You are required to hike to the point where the chimpanzees may be spending the day and during the severe wet season, the trails get messy.

 Nature walks in Maramagambo forest Queen Elizabeth National Park

Maramagambo forest is one of the still standing Natura forests in Uganda. While on a guided walk in Maramagambo forest, you may spot several primates, an array of birds, a number of tree species and others.

The famous bat cave where thousands of bats roost upside down during day time is fantastic to get too. There is a huge python that has been fattened by feasting on the bats in the cave and you may get chance to see it too.

Visit the Katwe salt lake area in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lake Katwe is a representation of the ancient industries of Uganda and salt mining in pans is the main activity in this lake. Rudimentary methods are used to extract this salt and dried under the sun then sold to traders who come from as far as the main city center Kampala, D.R.Congo and others.

The way to lake Katwe is scenic with stunning sceneries and ghost village abandoned by the locals when park boundaries were demarcated.

Community village around Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tae a visit to the community around Queen Elizabeth National Park like the Katunguru fishing village. With the help of the local authorities of this community, you get to interact with the people, learn about their way of life and how they survive around Queen Elizabeth National Park with its predators. Spending time with the local community gives you an insight into the life beyond the existing Park. Some people from thelocal community are employed in the park which helps them improve there standard of living.

What Is The Cost Of Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park safari costs start with par entrance fees which currently is about $40 per person. The least number of days you can tour Queen Elizabeth National Park is 3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park but this is not enough time to exhaust the wild fun in and around the Park.

The cost of a safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park is also influenced by the activities you hope to engage in like game drives, chimpanzee trekking, birding, launch trips and others.

In addition to the activities to do on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the cost of other logistics that support time to spend in the park are considered too. Some of the safari logistics include accommodation, transport, driver guides, refreshments and others.

The cost of the chimpanzee trekking permit for Kyambura gorge must also be included in the cost of safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park in case you are to engage in this too.

The cost of safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park vary and so you need liaise with our Tours consultant get to the bottom of what you hope to spend on this Africa holiday.

If you have an extension safari destination after a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can work around the clock with our consultant to draft the suitable Uganda safari Itinerary to cover your interests and within your budget.

Time and budget are very important when panning a Uganda safari because the country is indeed gifted and is a haven for Nature lovers.

How to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park

From Kampala the main capital of Uganda, two routes can be used to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The first route is via Mubende to Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth National Park this is considered the northern route. The distance covered is about 410 kilometers.

The second route is via Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth National Park and this is the southern route. The distance covered is about 420 kilometers.

Flight arrangements from Entebbe airport or Kajjansi to Kasese airstrip or Mweya happen every day and these are daily domestic flights. Charter flight arrangements can be made too but advance preparations are required but you need to hire a transfer vehicle to your destination.

At Arch Safaris and Tours we can assist you book transport arrangements to Queen Elizabeth National Park and all the supporting logistic so that you feel comfortable and relaxed during your Africa safari. In case you have other people travelling with on this Uganda safari, state that in advance so that the right booking are made before options run out.

What Accommodation To Use In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park are categorized into luxury. Mid-range and basic. Queen Elizabeth National Park accommodations include Mweya safari lodge, Elephants Plain lodge, Bush lodge, Jacana lodge and others.

During the peak tourism season, these lodges sell out and options run out. It is best to book accommodations to use in Queen Elizabeth National Park in advance.

When Is The Best Time To Book Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park activities are more fun in the dry season although temperature get beyond 28 degrees centigrade. The tracks in the park are very dusty too and bumpy. The grass in Queen Elizabeth National Park is generally lower allowing better visibility of drama around this park.

The views around Queen Elizabeth National Park are best in the dry season under the dazzling sunlight with better chances of spotting the ice top of Mountain Rwenzori, the amazing lakes in the crater lakes area.

Expect to share the same space during game drive with other tourists in this season so you my face some dust as you drive along the tracks.

Donot give up on the wet season for a safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park because there is plenty to enjoy too. The grass is higher which provides a safe haven to protect infants from predators. Since there are normally less tourists in the park, chances of have it to yourself are more common in the wet season.

You need a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle to drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park because of the nature of the terrain of this area.