Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda: The Complete Safari Guide 2026

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited national park — and once you arrive, you’ll understand why. Sitting in western Uganda at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, this extraordinary park packs more biodiversity into its 1,978 square kilometres than almost any other African wildlife destination.

What Makes Queen Elizabeth NP Special

Tree-Climbing Lions: The Ishasha sector hosts lions that rest in giant fig trees — a behaviour seen in very few places in Africa. The Kazinga Channel: A natural 40km channel connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The boat cruise delivers hundreds of hippos, enormous Nile crocodiles and over 100 bird species in a single 2-hour trip. Big Five Game Viewing: Queen Elizabeth NP hosts large populations of buffalo, elephant, hippo, leopard and lion. Kyambura Gorge Chimp Trekking: On the eastern edge, a habituated chimpanzee community can be tracked alongside game drives.

Best Time to Visit

June–September (dry season) offers excellent game viewing. December–February is equally good. The wet seasons (March–May, October–November) bring lush landscapes ideal for bird photography with lower prices.

TripCare Adventure Packages

3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari from USD $620/person. 5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Trekking from USD $1,450/person. Full Uganda Safari from USD $2,800/person. Contact us for a free quote.