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Tree-climbing lions and chimp trekking in Uganda's gem
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About Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth National Park explodes with biodiversity: tree-climbing lions, chimpanzees, countless bird species, and hippo pods clogging the Kazinga Channel. Uganda's premier park compresses entire ecosystems into pristine wilderness.
Best months to visit
January, February, June, July
Language
English, Luganda, 40+ local languages
Things to do in Queen Elizabeth NP
Chimp trekking in Kyambura
Spot tree-climbing lions
Boat the Kazinga Channel
Game drive the savanna
Hike scenic trails
Bird-watch over 600 species
Weather by month
Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.
Recommended
January
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
February
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
March
30C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
April
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
May
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
Recommended
June
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
August
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
September
29C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, in western Uganda, spans savannah, wetlands and forest between Lake Edward and Lake George, with the Kazinga Channel between them offering some of Africa's densest concentrations of hippos and birdlife from a boat. The Ishasha sector is famous for tree-climbing lions, a behaviour rarely seen elsewhere, while the park's varied habitats also support chimpanzee tracking in nearby Kyambura Gorge.
Best areas to stay in Queen Elizabeth NP
Kasenyi area
A central section known for lion sightings and open savannah game drives.
Kazinga Channel
The waterway between Lake Edward and Lake George, famous for boat safaris and hippo concentrations.
Ishasha sector
The southern part of the park, known for tree-climbing lions and a more remote feel.
Kyambura Gorge
A forested gorge within the park offering chimpanzee tracking.
Getting to Queen Elizabeth NP
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Flights
Fly into Entebbe, then take a light aircraft transfer or a 5-6 hour road journey to the park.
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From London
~10-13 hours from London including connections and the transfer to the park.
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Getting around
Game drives by 4x4 cover the savannah areas; boat trips run on the Kazinga Channel.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth NP?
The dry seasons (June-September and December-February) offer easier game viewing, though the park can be visited year-round.
What are the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha?
A pride in the park's southern Ishasha sector regularly climbs into fig trees during the day, a behaviour that's a major draw for visitors.
Can you go chimp trekking near Queen Elizabeth?
Yes — Kyambura Gorge, within the park, offers chimpanzee tracking, often combined with savannah game drives.
What is the Kazinga Channel boat trip like?
A cruise along the channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, known for huge numbers of hippos, buffalo and varied waterbirds at close range.
How do you get to Queen Elizabeth NP?
Most visitors fly from Entebbe to airstrips within the park, or it's around a 5-6 hour road journey from Kampala.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Seeing lions lounging in fig trees in Ishasha was surreal — our guide said it's one of very few places in Africa where this happens regularly.
Rachel D. · August 2023
★★★★★
The Kazinga Channel cruise was non-stop hippos, buffalo and birds — one of the best boat safaris I've done.
Joseph M. · January 2024
★★★★☆
Combining a morning chimp trek in Kyambura Gorge with an afternoon game drive made for an incredibly varied single day.
Nina F. · October 2022
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