Queen Elizabeth National Park is undeniably one of Uganda’s
most popular tourist destinations.
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| The Kazinga channel close to Mweya Safari lodge |
The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include
sprawling savannah, shady, humid forests, sparkling crater lakes and fertile
wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game safari, ten primate
species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds can be found in
this diverse ecosystem.
Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains,
the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved
dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel
with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless
Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of
unsuspecting Uganda kob.
As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen
Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many
opportunities for visitors and meet the local communities within the park and
enjoy storytelling, dance, music and more.
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| Child photographed at the Kazinga fishing village along the Channel |
Mweya Safari lodge one of the Pearls in the Marasa Africa crown
hovers over the Kazinga Channel below. This 32-kilometre long, natural channel that
links Lake Edward and Lake George, and is a dominant feature in the Park. The
channel attracts a varied range of animals and birds, with one of the world’s
largest concentrations of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles and an incredible
array of birds.
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| Buffalo along the Kazinga channel |
While travelling along the channel you are assured to
encounter numerous fish eagles known for their very distinctive and some might
say haunting call. These eagles are perched all along the channel ready to
swoop down and grab fish from the water below.
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| Fish Eagle on perch by Corne Schalkwyk |
It’s a spectacular sight to see
them leave their perches or drag their catch to shore. But make no mistake this
eagle will also catch monkeys or other birds and even crocodile hatchlings.
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| Take off by Corne Schalkwyk |
Make sure to visit the peninsula in Queen Elizabeth to take
in the spender of the reflecting water and its hidden gems.
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| Fish Eagle in Flight by Corne Schalkwyk |
For bookings or information on the lodges contact Premier Safaris at www.premiersafaris.com or email reservations@premiersafaris.com
Mweya Safari lodge - www.marasa.net
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