How to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Things to do  and see.

Located 392-499 kilometers west of Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park is easily accessible. Among Uganda’s national parks, this one is the easiest to reach by both private and public transportation. Many public roads go through the park, making it accessible by bike, motorbike, or any other mode of transportation.

There are two roads that depart from Kampala and go to the park: the one that goes via Mubede and Fort entrance, and the other that goes through Masaka and Mbarara. The Ntungamo–Kasese route leads from Rwanda, while the Fort Portal–Mpondwe road leads from the Congo.

Famous lodging sites and starting places for wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Game Reserve are accessible along the Fort Portal–Kassese–Mbarara route, as are Kikorongo junction, Katunguru, and Kyambura. To further facilitate transportation, the park is crossed by a number of roads, including those leading to Lake Katwe (via Mweya gate), Lake George (via Mukungu and Kahendero fishing villages), Congo (via Ishasha sector), and Kanugu (via Mukungu). Anyone may use these roads without having to pay the park admission fee.

You may reach the park from Kampala or any other national park in Uganda by any form of road transport, thanks to the many public highways. Buses (59 seats), public shared taxis (14 seats), and private special rentals from nearby district towns are the most popular forms of public transportation on these highways. From Kampala’s central business district, you may get a bus that will drop you off at any of four stops: Kyambura, Katunguru, Kasese town, and Kikorongo junction.

Which route and bus you travel from Kampala or wherever your vacation begins will depend on where you spend the night before the safari. It is recommended that those sleeping in the Kasese or Kikorongo region the night before the safari use the bus that departs from Kampala via Mubende/fort gateway route. Fort Portal, Kasese, Mbarara, and Bushenyi are all accessible by public taxi. It would be most convenient for those staying in the Katunguru and Kyampura districts to take the bus that departs from Kampala via Mbarara Masaka road. Fort Portal, Kasese, Mbarara, and Bushenyi are all accessible by public taxi.

The fort portal-Kasese road connects Queen Elizabeth to other northern national parks, including as Murchison Falls, Semuliki Rwenzori, and Kibale. The Mbarara–Katunguru route connects those traveling from Rwanda or the southern national parks of Queen Elizabeth, such as Lake Mburo, Bwindi, or Mgahinga gorilla national park.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Situated in the southwestern portion of the country, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most visited attraction in Uganda. Originally established in 1952 as Kazinga National Park, the park was renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1952 visit to the country. Driving from Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the Pearl of Africa, it covers a distance of 420 kilometers squared and takes 5-6 hours.

A total of 612 bird species and 95 animal species call Park Uganda home. Its varied habitats are home to a wide variety of animals, including chimpanzees, leopards, lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, warthogs, primates, monkeys, antelopes, and many more.

Drives through Queen Elizabeth National Park to see wildlife
Among the world’s most renowned parks, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great place for tourists to see wild animals. Lions, leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, several types of antelopes such as the Uganda kobs and more.

Kampung Ungol in Queen Elizabeth National Park on a hiking adventure

One of the parks where chimpanzee trekking is done is Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the Kyambura Gorge, a ranger will lead you on a two- or three-hour hike to their primary habitat.

Boat Hoist

Tourists may spend hours on a boat ride down the Kazinga channel, marveling at the flora and fauna that call it home. down the way, they can see hippos, buffalo, elephants lounging on the coast, and a plethora of water birds. There is no other place on Earth with a higher population of hippos than the Kazinga canal.Discover the wonders of a Kazinga boat safari.

Scenic hike and avian experience

Many consider Queen Elizabeth National Park to be the finest place to go birdwatching since it is home to half of the country’s bird species. While you’re out on your nature walk, keep an eye out for birds and you could just see some wild creatures.

If you’re traveling from Kampala, you can get there in about 5 or 6 hours by car. If you want to see the sun set over the equator, you may make a pit stop at the equator. Uganda is also known for its verdant tea plantations. Another option is for visitors to fly the short distance of about one hour from Entebbe to the Park.

Many picturesque hotels and lodges, such the Mweya safari lodge, the Bush lodge, the Buffalo safari resort, the Kazinga channel safari lodge, the Kyambura gorge lodge, and others, provide accommodations to visitors to the park.

The most popular months to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park are January, March, June, August, September, and December, while visitors are welcome throughout the year.