Queen Elizabeth National Park, located west of Uganda, is the nearest attraction to Kampala, only 157 kilometers away. The driving duration should be around 3 hours. At 1,350m above sea level, the Katwe explosion craters are the park's highest point. The lowest point of Lake Edward is 910 meters. The 1,978-square-kilometer park has a range of habitats such as grassland, bushland, marshes, and dense woodlands.
The park, which is surrounded by the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, is home to 96 different animal species, including a huge number of hippos. Among the others are elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, and chimpanzees. The secluded Ishasha portion in the park's far south is known for its tree-climbing lions, who are the park's centerpiece.
The park's beauty is enhanced by 600 bird species, including the Shoebill stork, black bee-eater, kingfishers, falcons, and eagles. The crater lakes are covered in a dense covering of pink flamingos.
A boat rides down the Kazinga channel, which joins Lakes Edward and George, is an excellent chance to enjoy the beauty while getting up and personal with the lake's sleeping hippos and tree-climbing lions.
Additional activities include:
- Hiking in the woods
- Cultural outings
