Biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park

Biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park

The biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park is large. The park is a home to over 95 mammals and 600 bird species. Join us on a Uganda wildlife safari to check out all these species.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park has been designated a biosphere reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspices. The park includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems, from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows, savannah, and swamps.

It is the home of the famous tree-climbing lion as well as the Uganda kob, other antelope species, elephants, baboons, hippos, buffalos, and chimpanzees.

Over 600 species of birds have been recorded, making the park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species include the black bee-eater, 11 types of kingfishers, shoebill storks, and several species of falcons, eagles, and other raptors.

In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingos can be found. A favorite way to view the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward.