Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in southwestern Uganda. It occupies an area of 764 square miles (1,978 square km) in a region of rolling plains east of Lake Edward and foothills south of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Hippopotamuses in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The park is named after Queen Elizabeth II and was established in 1952.the park is known for its wildlife; among the species are hippopotamuses, elephants, leopards, lions and chimpanzees. It is now home to 95 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds. The area around Ishasha in the southern sector of the park is known for tree climbing lions.

The park is also famous for its volcanic features, comprising of volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes such as Lake katwe from which salt is extracted.

The National Park includes the Maramagambo Forest and borders Kigezi Game Reserve, Kyambura Game Reserve and Kibale National Park. And the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main activities in this park

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Travelers' reviews

April 11, 2015  

Auf den Spuren der Berggorillas – Perfekt organisiert und durchgeführt

September 14, 2013  

Lake Mburo - zwei Tage Safari

April 1, 2013  

Ugandisches Abenteuer

September 1, 2015  

Safaritur på 6 dage til Murchison Falls og Queen Elizabeth Park.

August 28, 2015  

6-dags safaritur til Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth samt gorilla tracking i Bwindi

May 17, 2013  

Esperienza unica!

February 17, 2016  

RÊVE D'AFRIQUE

Reviewed: July 5, 2014  

Buen precio y servicio excelente



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