{"id":265,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/queen-elizabeth-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","slug":"queen-elizabeth-2","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/uganda\/travel-notes\/queen-elizabeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Elizabeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/h2>\n<h4>Queen Elizabeth is one of Uganda\u2019s best-known national parks, and with good reason. It has everything: from open savannah and lush rainforest to dense swamps and the shores of Lake Edward. With so many different landscapes, there\u2019s something here for every traveller to enjoy.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Covered on this page:<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#things-to-do\">Things to do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-kibale\">To: Kibale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-lake-mburo\">To:  Lake Mburo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-ishasha\">To: Ishasha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-lake-mutanda-bwindi\">To: Lake Mutanda \/ Bwindi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-rukungiri\">To: Rukungiri<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"things-to-do\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Things to do <\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"155\">Game drives<\/strong><br data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\" \/>Head out early in the morning or late afternoon for game drives around Mweya and the Northern Circuit. The tracks here are clearly marked, but you can also take a UWA ranger with you to help spot animals and share more about the wildlife. No need to book in advance: you can arrange it at the park gate. The cost is around USD 25 for half a day, excluding tips.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"556\">Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel<br \/><\/strong>A boat trip on the Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of the park. Expect to see plenty of elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles and birds.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"731\">Relax at Mweya Lodge<br \/><\/strong>Take a break on the terrace of Mweya Lodge, which offers a fantastic view over the Kazinga Channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"866\">Hike through Kyambura Gorge<br \/><\/strong>This steep gorge lies in the far east of the park and feels like entering a different world. It\u2019s a beautiful walk, even if you don\u2019t spot the chimps (sightings are about 50\/50). Permits cost USD 100 and must be arranged in advance. The UWA only issues permits to tour operators, so make sure to contact our team at Roadtrip Africa for assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1216\">Visit Lake Bunyampaka<br \/><\/strong>This salt lake is known for its traditional salt mining. If you visit between October and April, you might see flamingoes. There are also a few craft stalls around the lake viewpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/dsc08732-1024x683.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Lion in tree - QENP (by Madelon)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/dsc08732-1024x683.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-kibale\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Kibale<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"120\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"120\">Approx. 3 hours | 153 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"356\">You can either start your day with a final game drive in Queen Elizabeth or head straight to Kibale Forest. Another option is to take a break in Fort Portal town. It\u2019s a pleasant place to stretch your legs, grab a coffee, and explore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\">Suggested stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\">Visit the Dutchess Hotel to sample some local cheeses made from their own dairy herd.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\">Drive the crater lake loop between Fort Portal and Kibale \u2014 the views are stunning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"567\">Important!<\/strong><br data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\">When using Google Maps, first set your destination to <em data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"637\">Fort Portal<\/em>. If you go straight to your lodge in Kibale, Google might send you on a shortcut that\u2019s not recommended. Stick to the main road via Fort Portal instead.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-lake-mburo\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To:  Lake Mburo<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"118\"><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"118\">Approx. 4 hours | 170 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"273\">This is a scenic drive with rolling hills and tea plantations lining the way. The entire route is on well-maintained tarmac, making for a smooth journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\">Suggested stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"321\">Kyansama viewpoint<\/strong> \u2013 Search on Google Maps for a breathtaking view over Queen Elizabeth National Park.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"426\">Kyambura Gorge<\/strong> \u2013 Take a detour for panoramic views or book a guided hike. With some luck, you might spot habituated chimps. Make sure to book the hike in advance.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"588\">Mbarara<\/strong> \u2013 Stop here to refuel or grab a bite at the popular <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g793716-d26360443-Reviews-Rolex_Booth-Mbarara_Western_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\">Rolex Booth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-ishasha\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Ishasha<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"137\"><strong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"137\">Approx. 2 hours | 74 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"232\">After an early morning game drive or a relaxed breakfast, it\u2019s time to head south to Ishasha.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"461\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"253\">Drive with care<\/strong><br data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\">The road is a mix of murram and dirt and can get very bumpy with uneven ribbed surfaces. Keep your speed low (max 25 km\/h). This is where most accidents and vehicle damage happen \u2014 take it slow and steady.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"617\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"480\">Before you go<\/strong><br data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\">Make sure to refuel at the Shell station in Queen Elizabeth before continuing to Ishasha. There are no petrol stations in Ishasha.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-lake-mutanda-bwindi\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Lake Mutanda \/ Bwindi<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"143\">Approx. 7 hours | 300 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"183\">Plan for a full day on the road today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"488\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"203\">Route overview<\/strong><br data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\">Take the asphalt road from Queen Elizabeth through Ntungamo and Kabale to Kisoro. <strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"304\">Important:<\/strong> Google Maps might suggest a shortcut from Muko to Bwindi or Mutanda.<strong> <\/strong>Ignore this. It\u2019s slower and rougher. Instead, continue to Kisoro first, then plot your final destination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"616\">From Kisoro, it\u2019s a beautiful drive on an adventurous dirt road through the Kigezi Highlands to reach Lake Mutanda or Rushaga.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"639\"><strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"637\">Suggested stops<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"639\"><strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"653\">Ishaka:<\/strong> Refuel your car<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"639\"><strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"685\">Kabale:<\/strong> Lunch at <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ScVkCZmRTDB5hPTf6\" target=\"_blank\">The Gathering Place<\/a> or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g673829-d23775675-Reviews-Safari_Diners_Choma_Restaurant_And_Cafe-Kabale_Western_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\">Safari Diners Choma Restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"639\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"768\">Kisoro:<\/strong> Final fuel stop before entering the Bwindi area<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-rukungiri\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Rukungiri<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"120\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"120\">Approx. 3 hours | 130 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"356\">Drive via Ishaka town, which is also your last fuel stop before going to Rukungiri. There is a fuel station in Rukungiri, but because it is a very small town, don&#8217;t rely on it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\">Suggested stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\">Search\u00a0<em data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"950\">Kyansama Viewpoint<\/em> on Google Maps for a beautiful view over the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1115,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-265","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3144,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/265\/revisions\/3144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}