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Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Where savannah, water and forest meet.

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Travel stylePrivate & tailor-made
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The Nobu perspective

Queen Elizabeth National Park,
at your pace.

Queen Elizabeth National Park brings savannah, forest and water together between the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Edward. The Kazinga Channel, Ishasha sector and Kyambura Gorge give a Uganda journey several distinct ways to explore its wildlife.

A boat safari on the Kazinga Channel changes the perspective: hippo, birds and animals along the banks become part of the same scene. On land, the landscape opens into grassland, with Ishasha adding its lion-watching interest.

Kyambura Gorge offers a forest contrast to the savannah, while a Bwindi gorilla trek can continue the wider journey. Choose the sectors and activities that fit your interests, leaving room for wildlife encounters to unfold naturally.

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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

What to experience

Things to do here

When to go

Best time to visit

Start with the season that suits the journey you want, then confirm conditions for your exact route.

A closer look at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Jul / Individual planning

Your dates, your route

Start with your preferred month. Your designer will help match the season, chosen stays and connections to your route, interests and preferred pace.

June–September, December–February

Drier trail windows

June–September and December–February generally favour easier access and wildlife viewing near water. Shape the route around the sectors you want to explore, including the Kazinga Channel and Ishasha, while allowing for changing conditions and unpredictable sightings.

March to May · October to November

The wetter seasons

March–May and October–November bring lush landscapes and rewarding birding. Rain can alter the pace and underfoot conditions, so leave flexibility between activities. The park's mix of water, forest and savannah offers interest beyond a single wildlife event.

8 places to stay

Where to stay

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Good to know

Know before you go

Getting there

Road and air connections depend on the wider route and current operations. Nobu confirms the suitable connection for your dates before approval.

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Fees and permissions

Park, conservancy, community, activity or permit rules may apply. Nobu confirms the operative permissions and current fees in the approved quote.

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Time and pace

The right stay depends on season, interests and onward routing. Nobu will recommend a pace for the individual journey rather than promise a fixed transfer or duration.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park fees and entry rules

Good questions. Straight answers.

What is Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for?

The Kazinga Channel boat safari, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge — a savannah-and-forest mix.

Can you see tree-climbing lions there?

Yes, most reliably in the southern Ishasha sector, though as with all wildlife it's never guaranteed.

Can you track chimpanzees in Queen Elizabeth?

Yes, in Kyambura Gorge with a permit; Kibale, nearby, is the premier chimp destination.

Does it combine with gorilla trekking?

Yes — it pairs naturally with Bwindi for a savannah-plus-gorillas Uganda trip.

Suggested Queen Elizabeth National Park journeys

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Helpful stories & guides

Queen Elizabeth National Park travel guides

Useful reads to help you compare places, think through the timing and imagine how your journey could come together.

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