Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Kazinga Channel

Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Kazinga Channel : Also the known as the second largest national park in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for the huge Impressive number of animal species found in the Park. Boat cruise launch is one of the best option to explore various wild and aquatic life of the park as you enjoy sailing along the amazing Kazinga channel. The Kazinga Channel site is situated at Mweya peninsular is one of the most interesting place to explore in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This tidal water way join the wider Lake Edward and tiny Lake George. The various streams from Mountain Rwenzori a snow caped mountain of the moon. These River flow into Lake George and when full, it forces its way through the Kazinga channel and into the larger Albert Lake.

Kazinga channel is about 32 kilometers wide and at the showers of the canal delight in a chance to spot impressive diversities of wildlife such as; the big numbers of hippos, crocodiles, African Elephant, African Capped buffaloes, bats, Monitor Lizards, population of antelopes among others. At this point, you encounter various populations of wildlife gathered to enjoy a bath and quench off their thirsty whilst others are grazing at the shores thus it is a great spot to sight the various wildlife of the park.

It is important to note that regardless of the numbers hippos that you have spotted elsewhere, Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park is the third world destination for the biggest population of the hippos community. The channel attracts all kinds of wildlife in the park therefore on a luck day you get an insight to spot leopards, Lions while quenching their thirsty.

The Boat Cruise launch experience is one of the safari activities listed among the park activities. The boat cruise is the most preferred activity by a lot of visitors that travel to queen Elizabeth national park. The boat cruise activity at kazinga channel is conducted in two Phases, the morning phase at 8:00am lasting for 3 hours. As well as the afternoon phase that lasts for about 3 hours from 2:00 pm to 5:00pm.

Queen Elizabeth national park is situated in western region of the country and it is dominated by sweeping savannah grassland terrain. The landscapes favors the survival of numerous wildlife thus giving chance to the most thrilling unique wildlife safaris in Boat Cruise in Uganda.  The park harbors about 600 birdlife, 95 species of mammals, reptiles, primates plus various insects. The park was named Elizabeth to honor the coming of queen Elizabeth.

What to expect on a boat cruise launch in Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National park.

The most rewarding birding experience in the Park is enjoy on a boat cruise ride on Kazinga channel where you get an sight to spot around 58 bird species such as; Marabou stork, white and Pink Backed Pelicans, yellow billed stork, crested cranes, Jacana, great and Long Tailed Cormorant, Black crack, Black bee Eaters, the African Shoebill, saddle Bill stork, African skimmers among others. These have made the park one of the best leading birding and wildlife destination in Uganda.

It is important to note that boat cruise on Kazinga channel starts at the landing site close to Mweya safari lodge and each session lasts for three hours. There are two boats launch options such as the luxury small vessel operated by Mweya Safari Lodge and the Uganda wildlife double docker boat. Enjoy the comfort  and a unique experience with Mweya safari lodge boat that gives you chance to relax and highly recommended for the boat cruise adventure on water.

On the other hand the slow UWA double deck boat gives you allows you an opportunity to travel through the fishing villages where you get a chance to observe fishermen preparing their nets and other fishing gears for a night catch. On a boat cruise you get to learn the fishermen are able go about a successful catch since during the night hours the hippos get out water to graze on the land, something that is so unpredictable about this behavior of the hippos. Afternoon boat is extremely intriguing due to the fact that a lot of animals gather on the shores of the canal, to drink water and also cool off their body from too much heat especially during the dry season in the park which is the perfect time to explore Queen Elizabeth national park. at this time of the year, the canal becomes an oasis collecting all animals including domestic animals from the surrounding villages come to take water and cool off their bodies. Therefore get ready with your charged cameras to  take a lot of memory photos that will remind you about your boat cruise experience on Kazinga channel.

Feel free to book with Jeisking Tours Ltd one of the best leading safari experts in Uganda to assist you book safari to queen Elizabeth national park. our reservation assists you customize your 3 days safari to the park and the tour combines boat cruise at Kazinga channel as well as game drive experience to other exciting sectors of the park. regardless of how long you are going to spend in Uganda, we can arrange a  2 days safari to queen Elizabeth national park to all travelers that don’t have enough time in the Pearl of Africa.

It is also important to note that game drives in queen Elizabeth national park is greatly rewarding the Kasenyi sector famous for huge impressive population of wildlife and the Ishasha sector that is popular for the famous tree climbing lions that can not be spotted else in Uganda. Booking with a Uganda safari to queen and grab a chance to enjoy the lion tracking experience where you get a chance to search for the lions found in the park and on a luck day you can their drama when hunting for the favorite meal the antelopes.

What to carry for Kazinga boat cruise

The boat cruise experience on Kazinga Channel allows you an opportunity to relax your mind, enjoy the cool breezes of the fresh air of the lakes. Boat cruise is accompanied by an experienced guide well equipped with the information about the park and is willing to accompany your experience in the park.

Some of the most important gears that you should not forget to park on your safari is the cameras to take memories of your safari, binoculars for all bird lovers since the canal is one the perfect place to spot colorful birdlife in the park, an African hut to protect your head from direct sun rays during the hot season.

To book a boat cruise experience in the park, you can reach out the UWA reservation offices or book directly when you reach the park or book the entire with a trusted tour operator like Mumwe Safaris to assist you book a dream lifetime safari in Queen Elizabeth national park that is tailored with a boat cruise adventure experience allowing you to enjoy stunning views wildlife. Reach us by contacting our reservation team at info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.