Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park: One of Uganda’s top Jewries attractions is the great Queen Elizabeth National Park which is home to numerous attractions, at the national park it is not easy not to at least encounter something unique and eye catching.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a national park in the Western Region of Uganda and the park spans the districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, and Rukungiri, covering an area estimated at 1,978 square kilometers (764 sq mi).

Queen Elizabeth national park is home to 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 birds.

In this article, we get to know some of the attractions in the precious Queen Elizabeth national park as we sightsee the beauty deep within the national park.

Here are some of the Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Ishasha’s Tree-Climbing Lions

While in Queen Elizabeth national park sightseers can stop at the Ishasaha sector where they will get to sightsee the famous tree climbing lions in the national park as they rest on top of the trees and these can be viewed on game drives by well trained game rangers who will help one to spot these endangered species.

Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

The Kazinga channel is one of the best boat safari points in the national park as you get to sightsee the national park as you sail over the waters through the national park, allowing you to view numerous wildlife in the national park such as; hippos frolic in shallows; crocodiles soak up the sun on riverbanks and a variety of birds flit about overhead.

The Kyambura Gorge

The Kyambura Gorge is the sector at Queen Elizabeth national park where sightseers get the chance to view the Gorge’s hidden secret for primates as it a Home to a thriving populace of chimpanzees, hence commonly called the “Valley of Apes. Here sightseers get to carry out chimpanzee trekking in the national park as they thrill in their beauty as they play in the forest.

Birdwatcher’s Paradise at Maramagambo Forest

Maramagambo Forest is a Birding haven at Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to over 600 bird species and here visitors can see birds such as the Great Blue Turaco, African Finfoot, and Black Bee-eater among so many more.

Ishasha River

 The Ishasha River meanders through the park offering an escape from the savannah plains as visitors get to thrill at the beauty of the national park and also chances to sail along the river getting a sight of the numerous wildlife along the river bank such as; elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species quenching their thirst in the river.

Mweya Peninsula

This is the super eye-catching point in the national park as you get to carry out guided nature walks and game drives start exploring from the Mweya Peninsula as you get to take stunning photographs around the peninsula to take as memories for sharing with your friends back home.

Bird watching at the Kasenyi Plains

Kasenyi plains is also yet another experience while in the national park as you get to carry out birding experiences in the national park, as you get to view a wide range of birds, including raptors like eagles and hawks, and small animals such as sitatungas.

Katwe Explosion Craters

Katwe explosion craters are some of the main attractions at the national park and sightseers get to have an experience of how salt mining is carried out in Uganda and this gives a different experience to all those who get to immerse in the activities, there are various other safari activities carried out while at the lake like; it being home to tiny lakes and verdant flora. With breathtaking vistas, hiking to the summit of some craters is truly impressive.

Kikorongo Cultural Centre

While at the national park there are chances to have a stop at the Kikorongo Cultural Centre which is so close to lake George and this permits sightseers to connect with the local Bakonzo people. Getting to understand their culture through Cultural performances, traditional dances, and craft-making and all these activities are open to visitors.

Bird watching at Lake Munyanyange

Birding is one of the best safari activities to be carried out in the national park and this is best carried out at lake munyanyange, here sightseers can get to view numerous bird species at the seasonal lake making it a thrill of adventure at the national park.

Conclusion

Queen Elizabeth national park is the ideal destination for all safari explorers within the pearl of Africa to go have an exceptional safari adventure while in country all those who are in search of a great experience in Uganda they contact our trusted safari consultants for more thrills in the pearl of Africa at the great queen Elizabeth national park.