Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth straddles the equator in western Uganda, where the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains meet the Rift Valley floor. This remarkably diverse park encompasses savannah, tropical forest, wetlands, and crater lakes, resulting in one of Africa's highest biodiversity concentrations.

Tree-climbing lions

The Kazinga Channel, connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, offers boat safaris unlike any other in East Africa. Elephants wade in the shallows, hippos surface in pods of dozens, and enormous crocodiles bask on the banks. Buffalo herds graze the shoreline while African fish eagles call overhead�a quintessential African waterway experience.

The Ishasha sector in the park's south is famous for tree-climbing lions that drape themselves over the branches of fig trees. This unusual behavior, seen in only a few locations worldwide, creates memorable wildlife sightings as large cats nap above eye level, their tawny forms visible against the leafy canopy.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge�known as the Valley of Apes�adds a primate dimension to the experience. This dramatic forested canyon cuts through the savannah, harboring chimps that have adapted to live in this unique corridor habitat. The combination of big cats, primates, and classic African wildlife makes Queen Elizabeth one of the continent's most complete safari destinations.