Domestic flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Domestic flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park : Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Uganda and the most popular wildlife safari destination in the country, the park is famous for hosting abundant wildlife including 4 of the Big Five (lions, leopards, African buffaloes and Elephants) and rare tree climbing lions found in the Ishasha Sector of the park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in western Uganda approximately 437 kilometers from Kampala by road which is a drive of about 6-7 hours, the park is also situated in close proximity to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is among the top Uganda wildlife safari destinations hosting over 95 species mammals thriving in the diverse habitats, in the park there is 4 of the big five, over 3900 elephants, over 200 lions and 10 species of primates including 300 chimpanzees among others.

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park include Ground dwelling lions, African Leopards, African Bush Elephants, Cape buffalos, Hippopotamus, Chimpanzees, Black-and-white colobus monkeys, Olive baboons, Red-tailed monkey, Spotted hyenas, Common Warthogs, Giant Forest hogs, Nile Crocodiles, Uganda kobs, Defassa waterbucks, Bushbucks, Topis, Side-striped jackals and Banded mongoose among others

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a fantastic birding destination hosting over 600 bird species including 15% of Africa’s total bird species and the highest population of birds ever recorded in any protected area in East Africa.

Birds in Queen Elizabeth National Park include Hooded Vulture, Martial Eagle, Grey Kestrel, African Wattled Plover, Black-bellied Bustard, Black-lored Babbler, White-tailed Lark, Pink-backed Pelican, Black-crowned Tchagra, Slender-tailed Nightjar, Blue-naped Mousebird, Papyrus Canary, Pygmy Kingfisher, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, the lesser and greater Flamingo among others.

Most travelers on Uganda safari visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park prefer flying to the park as the best transport alternative, truly flying to Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most convenient way to get to the park for a safari.

Domestic flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park are offered on a daily basis from Entebbe International Airport and Kajjansi Airstrip, the flight takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to get to the park which is served as by several airstrips such as Mweya Airstrip and Kasese Airstrip.

Domestic flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park are operated by several local flight operators such as Bar Aviation, Aerolink Uganda and Fly Uganda.

Bar Aviation and AeroLink Uganda operate daily morning flights departing from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip at 07:05 am and arrive at Kasese Airstrip or Mweya Airstrip at 10:05 am and return flights depart from Kasese/Mweya airstrip at 10:20 am and arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 11:25 am.

Bar Aviation and AeroLink Uganda also daily afternoon flights departing from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip at 12:05 pm and arrive at either Kasese or Mweya Airstrip at 13:30 pm and return flights depart from Kasese or Mweya Airstrip at 14:35 pm and arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 04:30 PM.

On arrival at either Kasese Airstrip or Mweya, you are picked by your driver – guide from your Tour Operator and head to your safari lodge which is normally situated near the airstrip.

There are also Scheduled Flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park, these are organized for visitors who want more privacy on their flights and also travel at their own time of interest.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is also served by Kihihi Airstrip and Nyakisarara Airstrip.

Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park

In Queen Elizabeth National Park, there is a number of accommodation options ranging from budget, midrange to luxury accommodations which are situated both inside and outside of the park. These accommodations include

• Pumba safari cottages
• Topi lodge
• Enjoj Lodge
• Kyambura game lodge
• Katari safari lodge
• Mazike Valley Lodge
• Kasenyi Safari Lodge
• Jacana Safari Lodge
• Hippo Safari Lodge
• Mbogo Lodge
• Buffalo Safari Lodge among others.

Best Time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Uganda Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a year-round destination meaning it can be visited for a Uganda safari at any time of the year, however the best time the park for a wildlife safari is from January to February and June to September which is a dry season.

What makes this season a great time of the year for wildlife viewing is that the vegetation cover less and animals are easily seen crowding around the remaining watering holes in the park.