Queen Elizabeth National Park brings a classic savannah safari to western Uganda, between the forests of Kibale and Bwindi. The Kazinga Channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward, draws large numbers of hippo, buffalo and elephant to its banks, and a boat trip along it is one of the highlights of a Uganda trip.
In the park’s southern Ishasha sector, lions are known for resting in the branches of fig trees. It makes a natural stop on the way between Kibale and Bwindi, guided by one of Dexter’s local partners.
Resident species you can expect most months, alongside anything seasonal.
Good game viewing as animals stay close to water.
Warm, dry and another good window.
Greener, with some roads slower going.
8 days Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth, then mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Uganda's great primate journey, with permits included.
9 days Big cats on the Masai Mara with Dexter, then a flight to Uganda for mountain gorillas in Bwindi and the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth. East Africa's two greatest wildlife experiences in one trip.
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