The best months to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park are Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb. Dry seasons, best wildlife visibility.
Quick facts
Currency UGX (Ugandan Shilling) USD accepted for park fees and lodges
Language English / Rutooro English spoken at lodges and by guides
Timezone EAT (UTC+3) No DST
Best Months Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb Dry seasons, best wildlife visibility
Daily Budget ~$40–100 USD Plus park and activity fees
Visa eVisa required $50 USD: apply online before travel
When to go
Uganda's most diverse national park: tree-climbing lions, hippo-packed channels, chimpanzees in a sunken gorge, volcanic crater lakes, and savannah stretching to the Mountains of the Moon.
Getting Around in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- A 4WD vehicle is essential for park roads, especially in wet season and the Ishasha sector
- From Kampala: 6–7 hours via Fort Portal or Mbarara. From Bwindi: 3–4 hours via Ishasha
- Domestic flights to Kasese airstrip (Aerolink Uganda) reduce the drive to under 1 hour to the park gate
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Queen Elizabeth National Park travel guide.
Timezone: EAT (UTC+3) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park?
The best months to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park are Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb (Dry seasons, best wildlife visibility), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Queen Elizabeth National Park budget breakdown.
