Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Also the second largest national park in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth national park is home to impressive populations of wildlife therefore it is one of the best game viewing destination in Uganda. Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park allows you to spot a wide range of big game which include; herds of elephants, buffaloes, lions, spotted hyenas, various types of antelopes, leopards, hippos, Nile crocodiles among others.

The park comprises of vast savannah plains where numerous tourist vehicles do drive through heading to various sections of the park that harbor the magical wildlife in the park. There are two areas where game drives in queen Elizabeth national park is conducted such as; the Kasenyi plains plus the Ishasha sector. Each of these sections do offer a unique game drive experience, kasenyi plains is famous host to huge populations of animals. The sector has the largest number of Uganda Kobs that is the favorite meal for the lions, spotted hyenas plus the leopards. Kasenyi plains is located close to the main road thus its can easily be accessed and it also home to exciting natural features such as; the craters, lake George as well as numerous colorful bird species.

Game drives in queen Elizabeth national park is done in two sessions- the morning session at 6:00 to 10:30 plus in the evening session from 4:30pm. The game drive lasts for about four hours allowing you sight the interesting wildlife in the park like huge herds of Uganda Kobs and waterbucks grazing, leopards hiding tree branches as they protect their catch, the large herds of buffaloes in the various parts of the park, populations of elephants among others. Game drive allows you to enjoy the beautiful sun-rising in the morning as well as the rewarding photography.

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park takes you close to a queue of elephants crossing from one side of the park to another since large mammals don’t settle from place for long. On a lucky day you can sight them feeding on shrubs and leaves of the tree or close the lake shores of Katwe, gorge and in swamps.

On a guided game drive in the park, the driver guide drives slowly and analytically searching in the tree and thickets with an intention to spot some lions plus leopards that have a character of hiding these place to hunt or take rest in hot days. Forest places in Queen Elizabeth national park is also home to exciting bird species especially the birds of prey that feed on the leftovers of the senior hunters.

Game drive in Kasenyi plains allows you a chance to learn and study more about the mating period about the Uganda Kobs as well as the mating grounds. You get an opportunity spot many when they are mating thus enjoying a breath taking memorable experience in the park.

After exploring the Kasenyi plains, you take a drive to explosion craters in queen Elizabeth national park. Here you enjoy a drive to lake Bunyampaka which is a crater lake hosting impressive populations of flamingo that are immigrate birds in the park coming from Lake Nakuru. The lake also features picturesque views of salt pans which are created by salt miners at this wonderful crater.  

In short, game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the best ways to explore the intriguing tourist attractions in the park. Therefore on a Uganda safari to the  Queen Elizabeth national park, remember to include the game drive adventure experience which can be a night drive or a day game drive depending on your favorite. And to book a game drive experiencing in Queen Elizabeth National Park with us please get int touch with travel expert by sending an email on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.