Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha & the Legendary Kazinga Wildlife Channel
About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains ("Mountains of the Moon"), Queen Elizabeth National Park covers 1,978 square kilometers of volcanic craters, savannah, and wetland waterways. Famous worldwide for the rare tree-climbing lions resting in the giant fig trees of Ishasha sector and the boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which boasts the world's highest concentration of hippos.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
January–February and June–August (dry season for best predator sightings).
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
Park Entry: $40 USD per 24 hours. Kazinga boat cruise: $30 USD.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lion Drives
- Kasanyi Plains Predator Tracking
- Katwe Salt Explosion Crater Drive
- Chimp Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Featured Uganda Safari Packages
6 Days / 5 Nights6-Day Tree-Climbing Lions & Bwindi Gorillas
- • Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
- • Kazinga Boat Safari
- • Bwindi Gorilla Trek
Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lions in Ishasha climb giant sycamore fig trees to escape the midday heat on the savannah ground, avoid annoying tsetse flies, and enjoy unobstructed 360-degree vantage points over grazing Uganda kobs.
