Queen Elizabeth National park covers an area of about 1978 sq. km large. This area is home to a unique selection of mammals; about 95 species, 619 species of birds, hippo, crocodiles, different types of antelopes, butterflies among the rest.
Mweya peninsula is ranked as the most visited attraction in Queen Elizabeth National park and it is located in the north eastern region within the park and it is a good destination were visitors can go for mongoose tracking and they can also get chances of carrying out activities like; guided nature walks, game drives ...
The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II of England. The park is home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.
The area is known for its wildlife, including Cape buffaloes, hippopotami, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, lions and chimpanzees. Its elephant population was recently reported as over 5000 individuals. This gives QEPA by far the largest elephant population in Uganda.
Beautiful gardens with wonderful views of downtown Vancouver skyline and North Shore Mountains. Such a gorgeous park. Free to walk around and explore the gardens.
The entrance fee for Queen Elizabeth national park is USD40 for the foreigners, USD30 for foreign residents of Uganda, and UGX20000 for the east African community citizens. The park entry fee is only for a single day, that is, 24 hours.