Uganda Safaris In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda Safaris In Queen Elizabeth National Park : Are you thinking about visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park? if you are looking for things to do and do while you’re there, you’re in the right place! There are plenty of safari activities to enjoy during your trip to tis breathtaking park. Achieve Global Safaris is here to help make your safari a breeze. We can arrange everything for you, including accommodation facilities to stay, transportation options, and all the exciting activities you won’t miss while on a Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most popularly visited national parks because the park has several activities worth visiting. The park is famously known as medley of wonders”. This remarkable park covers an area of about 1, 978 square kilometers and it was named to honor the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in the early 1950s. More so, the park is also part of the southern Ishasha area known for tree climbing lions, Kyambura gorge haven for primates and Maramagambo, one of the largest surviving natural forests in Uganda. This remarkable park is home to variety of wildlife species including the famous tree climbing lions of Ishasha, hippos, leopards, Buffaloes, elephants and Uganda Kob among others. The park is also a hoke to over 600 bird species recorded making it the best birding destination in Uganda. Along with the Ishasha sector, one can get a chance to see the rare tree-climbing lions. These are very captivating and gentle yet shrewd while hunting their prey.
Best safari activities to do while on a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
GAME DRIVES
Going on a safari in Africa and witnessing wildlife in their natural habitat is a dream for many people. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you’ll have the chance to encounter a variety of incredible animals. This park is home to a variety of wildlife species for example crocodiles, elephant, lions, leopard, warthogs, hippos, civet, genet, mongoose and serval among others. Game drives in the park are best done in different area such as Mweya Peninsula, Ishasha Plains, Crater Lakes and Kaseya. You can join morning or afternoon game drives that take you along these rich wildlife winding tracks
These drives give you the best opportunity to see these animals up close. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you’ll move slowly through the park, making it easier to spot the wildlife hidden among the trees and grass. To experience the beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park, all you need to do is pay the park entrance fee. The park offers stunning views and a peaceful wilderness, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
BOAT CRUISE ALONG THE KAZINGA CHANNEL
Boat cruise along the Kazinga channel is another exciting safari that you shouldn’t miss while on a Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. this boat cruise safari offers you with the chance to witness some of the creatures that you might have miss while on a traditional game drive. Boat cruise trips along the Kazinga channel are conducted twice in a day, that’s morning and afternoon. The channel is home to a wide range of animals and birds, including one of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos and countless Nile crocodiles. During your boat crude safari, you’ll have he chance to spot variety of aquatic species such as large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. Boat cruise on Kazinga channel gives a chance to watch beautiful views and uncommon vegetation with a lot of bird species which includes; the open-Billed stork, African shoebill, saddle bill stork, Great and long tailed cormorant, Darters, pink-Backed pelicans and among others
MONGOOSE TRACKING
Mongoose tracking is a unique safari experience to embark while on a safari the queen. this activity is normally conducted at Mweya Peninsula. The sector is known for hosting over 40 mongoose species. The mongoose is a small mammal which can reach a length of 30 to 45 cm and a weight of 1.5 to 2.25 kg. Mongooses live in colonies with intricate social structures. You will join a guide and a team of researchers who will use their expertise to track the mongooses. Tracking these fascinating creatures takes about 3 hours and your guide will provide fascinating insights into the behaviour and characteristics of the banded mongoose.
CHIMPANZEE TRACKING AT KYAMBURA GORGE
Chimpanzee tracking is another exhilarating safari activity to embark on while on a Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Chimpanzee tracking tours are do in Kyambura gorge. This is a valley at the edges of the park inhabited by a few chimpanzees. More so, the Kyambura is a sunken underground rainforest surrounded by cascading cliffs and arid savannah, you won’t find a landscape like this anywhere else. The chimpanzee tracking is done in the morning and afternoon and this activity normally begins with a briefing about the rules and regulation. There after you will be allocated a ranger who will lead you to the forest in search for the chimp habituated families. During the trek, you’ll also have the chance to encounter with other creatures such as black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, African finfoot, greater flamingo and bar-tailed godwit among others. Once these creatures are found, you’ll have 1 hour interaction with them, observing how they do with their daily activities such as feeding, carrying their young ones, playing among others.
MARAMAGAMBO FOREST WALK
Guided forest walk at Maramagambo forest is also must do safari activity, you shouldn’t miss when on your Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Maramagambo forest covers a part oof the park, from the escarpment of Kichwamba and all through to lake Edward. Nature walks here are done either half or full day and last for bout one and half hours. During your guided nature walk through the forest, you’ll have the chance to spot variety of species such a s primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, baboon, red-tailed monkeys as well as vervet monks. You’ll also have the opportunity to sight various forest birds such as yellow bill, Blue-breasted, African Finfoot, African Emerald Cuckoo, Little Grebe, and Red-chested Cuckoo, Black Cuckoo, Black Coucal among others. More so, a walk through the forest offers you with the chance to explore the bat cave and some animals like antelopes, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, elephants among others.
LION TRACKING
Queen Elizabeth National Park offers this incredible opportunity through its Lion tracking experience. You’ll have the chance to observe and learn about a lion’s behavior, eating habits, and how they interact with each other in a group.
To join the Lion tracking experience, you’ll need to book in advance to secure a spot. The cost is $ 200 per person for foreign -non- resident, $ 150 for foreign residents and 200,000 Uganda shillings for residents of East Africa. You can pay directly at the Mweya Information Centre.
You can choose from three exciting session times: early morning, afternoon, or night. Each session lasts around 2-3 hours, giving you plenty of time to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Your expert guide or researcher will lead the way, expertly tracking the lions’ whereabouts to ensure an unforgettable experience.
During the tour, you may even get to drive off the beaten path to get closer to the lions. With a little luck, you might just catch a glimpse of these majestic animals in their natural element. This is your chance to witness the raw power and beauty of the African wilderness up close a true adventure of a lifetime.
BIRDING
Queen Elizabeth national park has over 600 bird species, since it has a wide variety of habitats that is forest, savannah and wetland and among others. Queen Elizabeth national park also hosts a lot of bird species which are commonly known as specials in East Africa, this make it to be among the top best destinations not only in Uganda but also other parks in Africa with large number of different birds. Birding in Queen Elizabeth national park is done into different areas that is Maramagambo forest, Kazinga channel, Mweya peninsula, Lake Edward, Ishasha sector, and Lake George.
During your birding tours, you’ll have the chance to spot variety of colorful bird species such as open-Billed stork, African shoebill, saddle bill stork, Great and long tailed cormorant, Palm-nut Vulture, African Crake, Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture, Temminck’s courser, Lappet-faced Vulture, Raptors, Squire-tailed Nightjar, Diederik Cuckoo, African Mourning Dove, Swamp Nightjar, African White-backed Vulture, Hooded Vulture, Brown Snake Eagle, Palm-nut Vulture, African Finfoot, African Emerald Cuckoo, Little Grebe and African Wattled Plover, among others . The best time for birding tours in Queen Elizabeth national park is during the late May to September when there is less rain and food is abundant
