DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (BINP)

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK

KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

MOUNT ELGON NATIONAL PARK

SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

The scenic Queen Elizabeth National Park found west of Uganda is the nearest attraction from Kampala, just 157 Km away. A driving approximation of 3 hours. It straddles the Equator, with the Katwe explosion craters marking the park's highest point at 1,350m above sea level. Its lowest point is at 910m, at Lake Edward. The 1,978-sq-km park spreads across an array of landscapes comprised of savannah, bushland, wetlands and lush forests. Its easy accessibility, as well as varied activities, makes it a popular destination in Uganda.

Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park hosts 96 species of mammals, including a massive number of hippos. Others are elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas and chimpanzees. The remote Ishasha sector, in the far south of the park, is famous for its tree-climbing lions – the highlight of the entire park.

The beauty of the park is further embodied by over 600 bird species including the Shoebill stork, black bee-eater, kingfishers, falcons and eagles among others. Vast numbers of flamingos form a pink coat over the crater lakes.

A boat cruise down the Kazinga channel that links Lakes Edward and George offer a fabulous chance to absorb the scenic vistas as well as get up close to the lazing hippos on the shores of the lake, and the tree-climbing lions, yonder.

Other activities include:

• Nature walks

• Cultural tours