THE MOST FAMOUS NATIONAL PARK IN UGANDA !
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous park located in the western part of Uganda .A home to over 10,98 species of birds in Uganda and over 95 mammal species .The park was was opened in 1952 after two years it was renamed from Kazinga national park to Queen Elizabeth national Park.
It was names after of the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11 ,young monarch who visited the country in 1954.
If your planning to do safari in Uganda ,wonders in Queen Elizabeth National Park which are described below;
Boat cruise .
This is a moment that every tourist would never want to miss during the visit in Queen Elizabeth National park. During the experience you have a chance to see crocodiles, birds, bathing hippos along the shore; this usually takes place at Kazinga Channel .
Tree Climbing Lions .
The tree climbing lions lie in southern part of the park in Ishasha sector .During viewing of the lazy lions lying in acacia you will not only see lions but also a other lions feeding on Savannah around like elephants,water bucks,warthogs,Hippos and many more .
When to see Tree Climbing Lions ?
Wonders in Queen Elizabeth National Park are more than just an experience ;because tree climbing lions can easily be spotted all around the year.
In Uganda ,the dry season is from June to September and December to February and During dry seasons its means the skies are more clear to spot lions both on the ground and in trees.This season has cooler and pleasant temperatures and the roads are easy to navigate . s
The wet season is from March to May and October to November the park is always less crowded tourist might have more intimate moment to view wildlife .In this season wider variety of bird species are easily spotted hence making a wonderful experience for bird lovers.
Game drive .
The game drive is what makes a safari complete due the unique wildlife which include lions,elephants,leopard,buffaloes,antelopes,water bucks and many more .The tourists either choose to have a morning game drive or an evening game game drive depending on his /her priority .In all parks of Uganda evening game game drive is known to be more expensive than the morning game game drive.
The game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park can be done all year round in all seasons.It doesn’t matter the season when a tourist will do game viewing .However,during the dry season its easier to navigate through the park and clearly view wildlife spreading in the Savannah.
Birding
Queen Elizabeth National park is located in the western part of Uganda, covering over 400km approximately. Over 600 species waiting to be spotted and recorded. While there are famous species like the Shoebill stork, pelican and flamingo have the attention, Yellow throated cukoo, great blue turaco, broad billed roller, common sand martin, Shoebill, White winged tern, Papyrus gonolek, Crab plover, African Skimmer, African hobby, Palm nut vulture, black bee eater, pel’s fishing owl and may more .Of course apart from the birding experience in Queen Elizabeth national Park .
Essential tips when Queen Elizabeth national park Visit !
- Its important to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for being in the wild environment
- Being quiet and moving slowly during bird watching
- Carrying a binoculars and camera would be essential for identifying birds .
- A safari hat for protection of the sun and please consider a chin strap for windy conditions
These are the reasons why wonders are in Queen Elizabeth national park.
