{"id":94271,"date":"2022-07-05T06:57:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T03:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=94271"},"modified":"2022-07-05T07:03:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T04:03:00","slug":"queen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/queen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE WIDEST VARIETY OF WILDLIFE<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why is\u00a0Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/b><\/strong> the most popular in Uganda? Some think it\u2019s the dazzling variety of landforms you will discover \u2013 grassland Savannah, acacia woodland, wetlands, and lakes.<\/p>\n

Others come to enjoy its\u00a0dramatic volcanic structure<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 with volcanic cones and dozens of plunging craters cut into the deep green rolling hills, some forming crater lakes.<\/p>\n

But all can agree that this rich variety of scenery is the perfect habitat for a variety of safari animals unequaled in\u00a0Uganda. In\u00a0Queen Elizabeth park<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0you can spot\u00a04 of Africa\u2019s famous \u201cBig Five\u201d<\/b><\/strong>. The reserve boasts 96 types of mammals including great numbers of elephants, lions, leopards, plus hippos, chimps, hyenas, and the Ugandan kob. To the south of the park, in the\u00a0Ishasha<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0sector, prepared to be amazed at the sight of the famous tree-climbing lions \u2013 known to spend lazy afternoons lounging in the boughs of fig trees.<\/p>\n

The park\u2019s birdlife is a colorful living palette, bursting with over 600 species, including the African skinner, pink-back pelicans, shoebill stork, martial eagle, Papyrus canary, and flamingos.<\/p>\n

Situated near\u00a0Virunga National Park<\/b><\/strong>, the two reserves are a\u00a0Lion Conservation Unit<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an area considered to be a lion stronghold in this part of Central Africa.<\/p>\n

The scenic displays of the park compete with its busy diversity of wildlife. Set off from the background of the rugged\u00a0Rwenzori Mountains<\/b><\/strong>, the reserve offers dramatic views including vistas of the\u00a0Kazinga Channel<\/b><\/strong>, a long, natural stretch of water that attracts legions of animals and birds, including perhaps the world\u2019s largest gathering of hippos and Nile crocodiles.<\/p>\n

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Adding to the diversity of this special park, one can visit the local communities of the area. Here visitors can learn and experience cultural events such as storytelling, dance, music, and insights into the lifestyle<\/p>\n

About Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location<\/b><\/strong>: This is a good-sized park at 1,978 sq. km (764 sq. mi) located in the southwest of\u00a0Uganda. The park spans the equator \u2013 look for monuments indicating exactly where it crosses the 00\u00b0 latitude.<\/p>\n

Climate:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Park\u2019s proximity to the equator means its climate is consistently warm throughout the year. Temperatures range from 28\u00b0C (82\u00b0F) going down to 15\u00b0C (59\u00b0F) at night.\u00a0The two wet seasons (March to May and August to December) can make the roads difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n

When to go:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>If you don\u2019t mind the rain, the wet season is also the prettiest, with lush foliage and the company of migratory birds. But if chimpanzee trekking is on your agenda, go in the drier months when the trails are more solid.<\/p>\n

Getting there:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>By road \u2013 take a Pride Drive Tours tour from Kampala \u2013 a trip of 6 \u2013 8 hours.<\/p>\n

Things to do and see<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Game Viewing \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The\u00a0Kasenyi Plains<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0promises excellent game viewing. A large savannah, it offers visitors the promise of lions, elephants, leopards, hyenas, warthogs, buffalo, Ugandan kobs, and rich birdlife.<\/p>\n

Tree Climbing Lions \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>To the south of the park, in the\u00a0Ishasha<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0section look for, and up at, the famous tree-climbing lions. This is only one of a few spots in Africa where you can spot them. Escaping from the heat of the day, you\u2019ll see them above, resting in the limbs of the large fig trees.<\/p>\n

Chimpanzee Trekking \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The stunning sunken forests of the\u00a0Kyambura Gorge<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0are home to chimpanzees as well as monkeys, baboons, flamingoes, and other colorful birds, which complement this most unusual site.<\/p>\n

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Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Take a lazy cruise along this river as you drift by the shore, spotting the largest number of hippos in Africa. You\u2019ll also find plenty of crocodiles, and may spot large herds of elephants, buffalos, antelope, and birds.<\/p>\n

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Maramagambo Forest Walk \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Enjoy this sprawling green carpet of forest known for its bat caves. It also hosts chimpanzees, red tail monkeys, and pygmy antelopes.<\/p>\n

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The wildlife here is only overshadowed by the scenery. \u00a0Though some might feel the reverse to be true. Whatever your attraction,\u00a0Queen Elizabeth Park<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0will amaze with its vast biodiversity of natural life. There is so much to absorb in this historic park \u2013 it is sure to be the highlight of your African safari.<\/p>\n