Founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park it was later renamed to Queen Elizabeth national park two years later to commemorate a visit by the late Queen Elizabeth II of England. Queen Elizabeth supports is home to 95 species of mammals,it boasts of 20 carnivores like the Lion,Leopards, side stripped jackal, spotted hyena and over 600 bird species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes, and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for a classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees, and over 600 species of birds.
Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly a Medley of Wonders
BYROAD
The park is located about 410km/255mi west of Kampala. The direct drive takes at least 7 to 8 hours,
BY AIR
Tourists intending to visit Queen Elizabeth national Park by air can Charter or use scheduled flights from Entebbe Air port to Kasese airstrip or Kihihi airstrip and thereafter ground transfers can be arranged to choice of accommodation.
