The park covers an area of 1978 square kilometres, and it’s famous for its primate species, its unusual tree-climbing lions, and the large concentration of hippos. Stretching from the cratered foothills of the Rwenzori ranges in the north, it extends along the shores of Lade Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south. It’s home for lions, African buffaloes, Ugandan kob, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, hyenas, giant forest frogs and a remarkable list of birds. A wide variety of animals!

Entering the Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Rwenzori Mountains are visible on the horizon and the equator in range, you start to feel truly emerged in an African adventure. The Kazinga Channel connects Lake Edward with Lake George. A boat ride gives an almost 100% guarantee of seeing crocodiles, hippos and elephants. Here, a huge variety of bird species is on display. For example, a sea eagle with its white head poses quietly as if he knows that you want to take a picture; flashes of turquoise, orange and bright blue are kingfishers flitting through the reeds and branches, and almost impossible to photograph. Delightful contrasts!